Wongkitlo

I am expecting money to go into my Australian bank soon but for now am getting under 20000 baht. I have a visa card with about 200,000 baht credit available (10000 AUD). Do you think they will accept that or should I get a cash advance on the card so it is in my personal account? Cheers.

You comment that Ubonjoe gave you the wrong info then mention that the ATK test may or may not be required (dont count on it). Maybe the need to get a qr code is a recent change(like the ATK test) that may or may not be required depending on the whim of the officials.

Thanks. It is the 'usually' bit on Google Maps that catches me out. The listings are dependant on the owner logging in and changing it.

I was hoping someone knew if Silom Sauna in the soi across from Central Marina is open? Open to other suggestions.

They are probably nearly broke anyway. Things have been very hard for hospitality in Thailand and a brief walk around some tourist areas show 100's of shuttered shops. At times during Covid there were 100's of people queieing for food. There has only really been government assistance for larger businesses. Why dont you get a sim. 200 baht unlimited for a month?

I usually eat Thai food and dont mind the dogs etc. I just think Thai food has been ruined by their sugar addiction. Whatever I eat has that same taste of too sugar. All the flavours that made it famous are gone. I ask them not too put it in but sometimes I forget or they forget and I cant eat it.

Was an attempt at sarcasm????

I always thought the predominant age group in Pattaya (over 50's) like dance music and Thai pop songs.

Thanks. Not boring at all.

Thanks Do you have any idea what 'adequate finance' means, Joe? ????

He was talking about Hat Lek and it was a direct reply to his comment claiming that Hat Lek is an easy border when it is well known for it's scamming Cambodian border officials and it's fake medical test.

Thank you for the info. I thought you would also need a letter from your wife asking for the visa?

Did you bother reading zzzz's comment? It was about Hat Lek. Why dont you tell him?

I have had trouble with the Cambodian Visa guys wanting extra payments. I started getting an evisa to avoid their bullying.

Hi. I hope the thread being turnedinto a discussion about agents does not deter you from making your report on the trip. Would be keen to hear.????

I was referring to the poster who took over the thread with the post about agents. I know it is possible to get a first time, retirement based extension for under 25,000b from a very reliable source. I personally would choose the option the OP is talking about. I understood most agents keep away from marriage based extensions but must be wrong.

I thought he is getting scammed paying 30,000b to an agent. I know the first time is more expensive but there are cheaper than 30k

There is minivan service to Chantaburi behind Numchai on Sukumvit rd near Soi Siam Country Club. Leaces 10am each morning. From Chantaburi plenty of options for KC. The vans had a bad reputation years ago but these days seem a lot safer with the drivers laying off the yabba. For a big bus I would try Boonsiri ferry company.

I also think there is a lot of wrong impressions with Dengue. Many Thais are immune to mosquito bites as they have been bitten since babies. For this reason they think they can not get Dengue but are still just as likely to get it. I'd add picking up rubbish and getting rid of all the old tyres they seem tp collect to your list

Thanks. That is really helpful.

Hi. When you say 30,000b per year for audit would that be a payment each month(2500b) to your accountant or a government fee.

Is that for a company owned by your Thai wife. I thought if it was they would not be so persistent.

Would be great to know how you went when you get back????

I am not saying Thai police are great but at the same time do not think it is too far fetched that she might have admitted that she knew it had drugs in it but it was nothing to do with her. In some jurisdictions that might be looked on favourably but nof in Thailand. All the other stuff seems too hard to believe. It was too hard for mail to be delivered to his address and could not use the post office. She was completely innocent but was living on a party island with a major drug dealer. Her shop was so busy when the mail arrived she just signed without thinking. It all just sounds too questionable.

If you are interested there is plenty of online stuff including the police's claim. Yes the police do have a questionable reputation but there is a long history of people caught up in the drug trade to stay in Asia, even pretty young blonde girls. Personally I find it more feasible what the police said rather than the claims that she was so innocent that she did not know what her boyfriend was up to. Do not know what 'YMMV' means.