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I think you are confused. I am not talking about entry stamps or renewing the passport while in Thailand.

Like the person you responded to says, there is no stamp/sticker involved so there is nothing to transfer. Not sure why so many people are confused by that. It's an eVisa in PDF format that you can just print out. It's NOT a stamp/sticker in your passport! I know some people are getting stickers when they do it in person in a consulate in Phnom Penh or wherever, but when I applied online through the official visa website I got a PDF file.

First of all it's not a stamp/sticker in my passport. It's a PDF eVisa that I just print out. Second of all, I do not want to have to deal with TM.30, which I don't have, or showing a bank statement again, or any of that BS. I got the DTV specifically to avoid having to deal with any of that.

So you are cheerleading for Thailand to fail? I guess you will fit right in around here.

Anyone knows what happens when your passport expires before your DTV eVisa does? My DTV is valid for the next 4.5 years but I have to renew my passport this year. There is a note on my DTV eVisa showing my passport expiry date and referencing the passport ID, so they definitely checked and are aware it's expiring before the eVisa. I am assuming that I just need to bring the old passport with me for the next 4 years. Perhaps I can go into Thai immigration after entering the country with my new and old passport the first time, get them to update the passport ID on the eVisa, then print out a new copy so that I don't have to keep bringing the old pasport with me?

Credible studies suggest vehicles are responsible for up to 40% of the pollution. During covid the pollution levels dropped significantly due to reduced traffic. When you add in other sources like heavy industry and coal generation, I think field burning is less than half. Burning fields is a SE Asia problem so there is only so much Thailand can do on their own. They can definitely do something about vehicle pollution but seem totally unwilling.

Surgical masks are useless but a good N95 mask that seals around your mouth and nose will filter out most PM2.5.

I found most clinics to be a waste of time for minor things. They always prescribe antibiotics and a bunch of other things whether I needed them or not. Go in for a stubbed toe and they will still prescribe antibiotics. Better off self-prescribing. I used to be against that until I went to clinics in Thailand a few times and concluded they were just going to sell me a bunch of meds I don't need every single time.

My only question is what is it going to cost to pay someone to do this for me? I will be getting a number and filing a return because I know I will have income that applies, but I don't want to have to do this myself. Especially in the first couple years when everyone, including the TRD, is still figuring stuff out.

Didn't you see him in cast and neck brace for the cameras bro? Considering the excuse was that he had a lung condition, seems TOTALLY legit!

My point is that a lot of people would not buy a house to live in unless they could 100% legit own the land underneath it. I am one of those people. I would not consider any of the loopholes you can do in Thailand or the PI either. Only 100% legit freehold ownership.

I read somewhere that foreigners can own land in Malaysia. I don't know if that's true but if it is that would be a huge plus for a lot of people.

How that is a Pattaya or even a KFC specific problem when fast food restaurants all over the world are moving towards that?

They seem to lack situational awareness. Like when they watch loud videos or have loud conversations on speakerphone on a crowded bus or in a restaurant. I don't think it even occurs to them how rude that is.

I can tell you that website is wrong just by looking out the window. https://www.iqair.com/th-en/thailand/chon-buri/pattaya-city

AQI is around 150 this morning, just like yesterday morning. Another day without a morning walk because it's too unhealthy imo. The combination of poor air quality and heavy traffic is becoming increasingly frustrating. Lately, I've been considering moving to Bangkok. The air quality is similar, it's a more convenient starting point for travel, and the rapid transit system makes it easier to get around. Bangkok also offers more decent park options for morning walkers, something sorely lacking around Pattaya imo.

A neck brace and arm sling for a reported lung infection. Must have be some new experimental treatment.

It's quite (over) developed though, and they are still throwing up more buildings anywhere they can. If the area works for you the condo prices are quite good for being that close to the ocean. I would say transportation is a must though. Walking to/from Thappraya to catch a baht bus would get old real fast.

Ya, that's what I said.

I did go there and they did have a machine they let me use. It was just a home battery-operated one they pulled out of a drawer and no dedicated area for using it. The setup in the hospital with more full blown units complete with arm rest in dedicated areas appears to be a better option imo.

I do have one, I just didn't bring it with me and don't want to buy another one.

The hospital ones were much larger and, presumably, higher quality than the battery operated home units. They all had a sling type holder for your arm, to ensure it's in the correct position, and instructions in English saying to keep your palm facing upwards. I tried 3 different machines at two different hospitals, made by two different manufacturers, and all readings were similar, so imo they were accurate.

I go by there quite often. Will keep an eye our for that.

Nothing around there except for the day market, so I would say having your own transportation is a must at that place. If I was going to stay somewhere that requires transportation it wouldn't be my first choice. I think somewhere on Pratamnak would be better.

I did sit down at the nurses station at Pattaya Memorial and do a test. I think those machines are there because it's a part of their check in routine for new patients. Since nobody was waiting they didn't seem to mind me sitting down and testing. Only downside was that I felt a bit rushed to do the test, which can affect the results. Instructions at the kiosks say you should sit for at least a minute before doing the test. I hope you're kidding about the 100baht. No money was expected or given. If I tried to do that I would have probably looked like some dumb farang sex tourist who thinks he needs to pay women for everything in Pattaya. It might have even been a loss of face for them.