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Blue. Right! ???? Thanks, DrJack. Good advice! ???? (It's the Korat office, btw. They do seem to have quite strict rules! ????)

Thanks, ubonjoe. I use the the Korat office and they do seem to have strict rules about little things like this!

Thanks, lopburi3! ????????

Hi fellow forum members, I need to do my (3rd) 1 year extension at immigration soon, so currently getting documents ready. In short, my memory is getting really poor with age (and years of substance abuse, perhaps!). I know there is a rule about filling in the TM7 form in a particular colour ink - either blue or black, but I just can't remember, with enough certainty, which one. Blue or black? Help would be appreciated. ???? (PS: sorry to clutter the forum with such apparently trivial stuff, but my particular immigration office seems to delight in finding minor faults in my applications each year. Don't want to give them that pleasure this year. ????)

Gashead, I live in Pakchong too and need to renew both licenses soon. I don't have a yellow book or pink id but I planned to get them, in order to avoid going to immigration to get the Certificate of Residence. Then, about a week ago, I read on this forum that the DLT offices don't accept yellow books anymore. So I am now surprised and interested to read your post that if I have a yellow book in Pakchong I can get a CoR from the amphur office, without needing to drive all the way to Korat Imm.O. to get a CoR. Is that right? (Just wannna double-check with you ????) And if so, is it easy enough to get a yellow book in Pakchong? Would appreciate any tips. ????

Brief and to the point! ???????? Thanks, Doc! ????

Good point. I will need both. Thanks. I reckon I could have easily overlooked that! ????

Prayuth and the rest of the hustlers long ago set things up nicely for themselves to ensure their hold on power. Got a sad feeling the whole team of g**gst*rs will hang on to that power after the 'election'. If so, it'll break my heart...... But there's only so many hands in a deck o' cards. ????????????????

Woof999, that is very good of you to explain all that and to show the redacted CoR. I really appreciate it, thank you. ???????? I will take note of the details you mention when they (IO) issue me with one. And I am reminded that I'll need a photo! Cheers! ????

Three? It seemed from most replies that four (30 days) was the likely minimum. I believe you, phetphet, I do, but just really don't know whether to laugh or cry at the inconsistencies in the application of rules here. TiT. ????????????????

That's interesting and of course, makes sense, and it does affect the plan I had in mind, so I will adjust my plans based on that. Very helpful to know. Thanks, woof999! ????

Thank you for this, Dr Jack. Good of you to offer this info. Interesting. I'm certainly getting the impression that I won't know for sure until either contacting the local licence office and/or the immigration office on Monday. But for sure it seems it'll be valid for 30 days at least. Cheers. ????

Yes, that would be ideal I know, zzzzz, but for sheer convenience, to do it early suits me best. (At my age, or condition anyway, dunno whether I'll be around in 5 years time anyway! ????) But I know what you mean. ????

Thanks, blackshadow (as in the Vincent mo'bike????). ????

Thank you, eisfeld. 30 days sounds about what you would expect. But, as you say in your other reply, I should check with the DLT here in Pakchong, as things sometimes vary. Thanks. ????????

Hi everyone. Think title of post is clear. I will get my 1 year marriage extension of stay in February, in Korat. My Thai driving licence expires in May '23 so planned to get a certificate of residence from Immigration while I am at Korat Imm O. in February and then renew my driving licence early, if I have to, depending on length of validity period of CoR. (For convenience & to save the gas money going back to Imm.O in May - I'm far from Imm.O.) But wish to know for how long the CoR from immigration is valid to use, to renew the licence, according to the DLT office rules. 1 week from issue? A month? Would appreciate any helpful info on that, thanks.

Andy, coincidentally I have been having the same trouble, but until I saw your self-created little diagrams I didn't know what was going on. Now I get it. I can see what's happening, so thanks for that! Personally, as someone else also suggested, I think that silicone would do the job, if done correctly. And not necessarily be a 'hack' job. First, I'd dry it all out, then squeeze plenty around the bluepipe/metalpipe area just inside the hole. Trim off flush with wall rim, maybe let it dry a bit, then pack the inner rim of that metal collar thing and push it snugly against the wall. Let dry. I'm betting it'll do the job. AND...if silicone doesn't work, it can just be removed easily and go to plan B. No harm done. (But I reckon it WILL work!)

Processed carbs are refined carbs after being having been processed and stripped of their nutrients, like white bread, pastries etc. Potatoes would have natural, unrefined carbs. Personally, I'm trying a keto kind of diet at present, which just in general restricts all high carbs foods. In my case severely restricts! ????

People ought to (IMHO) take note of what Sheryl's saying here. Would suggest people check out the very convincing evidence out there to back it up, to an overwhelming degree. In my case mostly via youtube vids on the subject of low carb diets, including keto & carnivore.

Nothing like a good cup of coffeee in the morning. (Good = whatever your preference is; mine is for Nescafe Gold.) I have heart issues and so have been careful in my personal assessment of coffee's pluses & minuses. In my view, not only is one large mug of coffee in the morning perfectly ok for me, but damned essential! Please note: I learnt recently that there are 2 main kinds of coffee out there, 'robusta' and 'arabica'. Some coffee blends contain both, in different percentages. Robusta has almost twice the amount of caffiene in it than arabica. You drink 2/3 cups of high-percent robusta, you're gonna be doing the 'cha-cha' at 2am!!

Thujone, I have just read this entire thread today, for the first time, with immense interest and as I've done so felt an increasing sense of sympathy towards you and the ongoing predicament through which you have been. I too am British, elderly-ish (in my 60's), live in Thailand, and have for many years enjoyed living here in circumstances for which I have been, and am still, thankful. However, without going into details re those circumstances, I am aware of the fragility of what can sometimes feel like a solid, secure state of affairs, but more often than not is closer to actually being (or feeling like), in truth, just a house of cards. (Or 'Castles made of Sand', if, like me, you're a Jimi Hendrix fan!) And my own bridges are long burnt in the UK, too, sadly. So sympathy for you, yes Thujone, but much more than that I very much admire the way you have so far dealt with things, especially on an emotional level (or at least to the degree that is evident from how you describe your own feelings). And the tone of your posts & outlook suggests strength of character. I wish I could offer something more helpful or substantial than what I've said, but just wanted to say it, anyway. Good luck, Thujone, and hope you are able to keep posting on this site. (I note that so many people here have offered great advice & encouraging words, without a single post that is negative or nasty. ????)

Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to type this very interesting reply. ???? I must say it is rather the answer I had expected and I suppose I just wanted to confirm that. I have to say that your answer makes very good sense to me, both in terms of what could potentially happen, and how purchasing gold is something that those who can afford to do so might consider. I should say I speak in simple, general terms, as I am definitely no expert about these matters! Hence my appreciation for your very clearly outlined personal opinion & insight. (Even though it's all somewhat scary in many ways!????) Thanks. Have a great weekend. ????????

Sorry, I can't offer advice or info re your original query, but I am curious about your first sentence above: 'If what I expect to happen happens....' Just genuinely interested to know what you expect to happen. ???? (You've got me worried now!????)

That does sound like a 'surrealistic' farce with those phone calls! ???? This is getting even more interesting.....and quite amusing! I will ask my Thai friend to translate the back of my current license. I will let you know what I can find out about this. ???? Thanks for the extra info. Cheers! ????

Captor, sorry for the slow reply! Well, what you say is extremely interesting & useful to keep in mind. Much of what you say I was definitely not aware of. As you say, 'Thai logic' at work. Strange about the license & limitations on validity. The one I'm renewing was issued in Bkk and I have been able to travel everywhere. I live in Korat now and hope my new license does not have the restrictions in travel. I shall have to make enquiries. The ID info' you give is also very helpful to know. Thanks again for your help, I appreciate it!????????????