LivingNThailand

With three Mercedes and an Alphard I imagine they could afford one.

Wondering how secure that tip line is that my Thai neighbor sent to me?

Good! I hope it sticks and they are forced to clean up the mess. The local people don't deserve this.

Not a luxurious villa. It is about 3 blocks from where I live, same housing estate. Unless having a pool makes it luxurious? I've been wondering why there are so many Mercedes driving down the road. Cars a bit fancy for the rest of us regular folk. And all the Chinese signs on the outside of the house might have been a clue. Where is the landlord/owner of the property? And I think 5 years if overstay from Feb 2020?

Who's Shirley?

Who wrote this story? Seems a bit dramatic.

Good question. We are going in a couple of weeks to Phuket immigration...... Happy Couple.... Does that mean we have to smile in the photos? 😂 I thought these extra photos were for Married to Thai extension. I also have friends here on work visas and they had to do that. All input helpful. thanks for asking.

I called them a few months ago. Was on hold for 3 hours and then they hung up. I don't know what phone number I called, but I was using my Skype account so cost was minimal......really PO'd me off though. I finally just mailed a second form EMS and I'm still getting my SS money, so I guess they got it sorted out. For now. I have it in my calendar to mail a copy of the 7162 form in August if I don't get the original letter in June this year.

I always have a copy of my PP in my glove box and in my wallet. Plus the number is on the drivers license. Oh yeah. If you want to be 100% correct you go and get a new DL with the new number on it.

When I got a new passport a few years ago I contacted the bank, my mobile operator, the hospitals, my land lady with the new number and of course immigration for the stamps. Eventually a few others needed the new number. Being proactive can be a good thing. Good luck sorting it out.

I think I only had to show my passport and give the bank 500 baht to open an account 9 years ago in Bangkok.

When I got my Non-O visa 9 years ago I had to fly to Penang and show proof of funds in a Bangkok Bank. Back then I was able to open several bank accounts on my tourist visa. The officers asked for financials to obtain the non-O visa. Has this changed? On the Phuket Immigration Volunteer website it states Initial Non-O 90 Day extra Requirements - 15 days left on current stamp - Rental contract or proof of ownership if applicant owns their residence - Copy of Owner’s ID - Copy of Owner’s House Book - Copy of Owner’s Chanote (Front and backside) - If using bank balance option for financial proof, money must be deposited for a minimum of 1 day prior to application date (bank documents must be issued by the bank on the same day as application date)

Thanks for the update. I'm going to Phuket immigration in about 3 weeks. In 9 years I've never made a transaction in my bank account the same day or the day before I get the letter. I have a dedicated savings account for immigration and the amount stays the same all year round. Is the required transaction because you use the account day to day or use it frequently? Or is this a new requirement. I usually get all the docs and then go the very next day in the morning for the extension. Thanks for any input you can give me.

Curious why Mexico didn't work out. When we were younger we thought that would be a great place to retire. But times have changed for sure.

You can't get a retirement extension (visa) or a 90-day Non-O without 800,000 THB in the bank. And you can't open a bank account without a visa. How does this work?

All International Airports in Thailand?

All airports? Or just BKK? Where do you find it?

I bought one of these during the Thai Chana app Covid days. Still have it

You have called me weird and pathetic, and yet I have not insulted you.

Traffic is terrible in Phuket, crazy drivers and rude motorbike drivers (not you, of course). What happened to the quality tourists? 😅 I won't even go to Rawai. It used to be a few minutes away from my house. Waiting until after Songkran and hopefully sanity will come back to the roads. I agree with you, how was he speeding with the traffic gridlock here in Phuket.

Another newspaper said it may be caused by slippery road conditions. Huh? It hasn't rained here in 3-4 weeks.

My question was about getting rid of the party hardy guys that roam around Phuket, which these 5 Frenchmen were probably doing to run a police checkpoint. I am just guessing they were partying, maybe they were going to church in a hurry. I live in Phuket and there are so many pot shops it is unbelievable. Some open 24 hours a day. And you can't buy booze 24 hours a day can you? Just in Rawai on Sai Yuan Road, I counted about 30 in a short drive. So yes, drugs and alcohol control are relevant to the story because these guys were "probably" imbibing in something. Now I am not saying I'm against weed, but it definitely contributes to the mayhem that is prevalent in Phuket right now. In my humble opinion.

Thank Mr Anutin for that. His pockets are still full.

no. It was just a question. I was just curious.

Thanks. I've been wondering about that. BTW, I thought weed was going to be reclassified by Jan 1, 2025 so these party hardy guys would hopefully go away.