Barrydives

I have spent time (almost 15 years) in Thailand on various visa's including Education, stamp on entry, and the last two on a Retirement Visa. I have never had a problem with any of these and although I was apprehensive about border runs and renewals these all went very smoothly, we just tend to worry too much about things. With your record of not being in the country for years on end then I honestly don't think any Immigration Officer would even think twice about putting another stamp in your passport and once you are on retirement then you have zero issues. But for peace of mind go and see a Visa Agent and you will get sorted with no worries.

The PO rang me on both occasions I needed to pay duty.

Maybe its just my ignorance, but how did you get a 45 day visa?

I suggest you stock up on the Leo & Chang for the neighbours this time of year. As Joe says, depending where you live visits are quite normal.

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Exactly, one death, not an issue, 2nd death got  their attention, 3rd, might get fixed. 

Plenty have died already because of these wires. One or two more will make no difference.

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Last week at Kalasin falls in Kachanaburi I was charged 10x's more than the GF who they thought was Thai. Her 30 baht, me 300 baht and then 30 baht for the car to enter.  Tried to show my Pink ID card and was pointed to a sign confirming even non Thai resident/expat ID'S not accepted anymore. If your a foreigner your a tourist in their eyes.  If you look Thai, like my GF from Myanmar they don't even blink.  It is what it is, dual pricing, and a way to make money.  Luckily the vendors selling food don't charge the same way.......

Kalasin Falls? I live in Kanchanaburi and have never heard of these.

That horse bolted about two weeks ago!

I nearly fell off my bed laughing when I read the last point.

21 hours ago, coxo said:

Only a fool would build 21 new bars in Hua Hin, what's there is dead, can't see soi 94 being better than soi 80 or bintabaht.

They are all rented out though, with a waiting list of future takers. They havent exactly spent a fortune on them if you look at the video, so will soon be in profit. Doesnt sound like a fool to me!

41 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The government have no ability for lateral thinking... next time you know what to do at the ballot box.

33 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Yes I completely agree with you. Riding in  the left lane is bad enough, but overtaking in it is fraught with danger.

 

We discussed this at length just a few days ago.

 

 

I never ride inside the solid white line, because to me this simply is not a lane. I usually sit in the first proper lane when there is no traffic or when I am simply following traffic, I use the outside lane for overtaking when required. I have never had an issue with the police when doing this.