james12345thailand

Yeah its been down all day! Really bizarre, can understand why they would shut it for new appointments but seems odd you cant check on existing ones given the amount of uncertainty around vaccine supply!

are ferries between Samui and Koh Tao running normally?

Ah sorry had meant for in Pattaya! 

Can anyone recommend a good beachside hotel? Looking for somewhere with a nice view right by the sea and a good balcony to relax and have a few drinks seeing as bars are closed. That is the main criteria, any recommendations? Dont matter where the hotel actually is, just that there is a good sea view. Budget around 2000 a night. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Now restaurants have opened up hoping to ravel down to Pattaya this weekend from Bangkok. 

Will be driving by private transport and staying in a hotel, but anyone know if there are any restrictions or requirements? Doesn't seem like anything but just wanted to check before getting potentially turned around! 

Looking to get an engine/sump guard fitted to my CB500X to protect it when riding off-road. 
Been quoted 4700 BHT for a SRC guard, which seems a lot of money for what is just a piece of metal. Anyone seen any cheaper alternates on Lazada? Or has anyone got one fabricated? Cant imagine its too difficult for a decent welder to knock up. 
Or am I better off saving hassle and just getting the branded one fitted?

Cheers!

3 hours ago, jomtienisgood said:

n Jomtien there are several shops where they do Tec Cont, take care of taxes, etc. Take motorcycle in the morning, check while you are there, get temp paper and within a few days everything sorted. Cost for Motorcy if not late on Tax payment: 860Thb all included. Car 1650Thb.

So I need to do this before doing to DLT? I cant go to DLT with expired tax?  
So I would go to shop in Jomtiem, and they help with taxes? Then after that I go to DLT to change ownership?
Do you know the names of such shops? 

ust bought a used bike. Got all the documents and everything needed to transfer the ownership, but the tax has expired. As far as I’m aware I need to get an MOT or bike safety check (not sure on the exact terminology) from the DLR before I can get the tax updated and then after I’ve got the tax updated I can transfer ownership, is this correct? Do I need to make a reservation for any of these things or can I just turn up? Is this all done at DLT or is the safety check done somewhere else?
thanks!

Hi

Im currently in ASQ, a member of staff bought an AIS simcard for me from a shop and gave it unused. Ive since used it to register for Line, data etc. Ive downloaded the app and im wondering, can I just keep using this SIM card forever? or does the fact it wasn't bought under my ID mean I cant? On the AIS app there is no other persons name registered, so can I go ahead and use the app to change to monthly contract? Im worried that someone else ID was used to buy it, means I cant or will have some trouble down the line, but now ive registered line,whatsapp under this number I want to keep the number. I dont know the ID or name of staff member who bought the SIM card either. 

Thanks 

Okay understand, here it says suspended until further notice https://www.dlt.go.th/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3470:in-case-of-foreigner&catid=131:2011-09-08-02-09-23&Itemid=88

I guess the fact that its impossible to get a license won't stop the BiB handing out fines! Ive ridden in the provinces for years without license but recently moved to Bangkok and things seem to be a lot stricter and grown tired of dodging fines etc. Just want no hassle. 

Any suggestions what to do? Want to be legit but they dont make it easy! 

Hi all

Looking to get a Thai bike license.  I have a full UK car listen, but not bike license. Im looking to get a license here in Bangkok. Ive heard a real mix of information, from people saying I can just convert my UK to Thai, to people saying I need to do a 2 day theory and practical test? Or is it you can convert a UK car to car but not car to bike?

Ive also heard there is a slight change of procedure due to COVID, anyone heard about that?

Ive previously never ridden with a bike license but getting tired of hassled and fined so want to be fully legit, and think it might be easier to get a big big liscence when they eventually come out if I already have a normal one!

Any info/advice would be great. 

Thanks

Hi

Used to live in Thailand for almost 3 years on tourists visas. I left earlier last year to a neighboring country as I couldn't get any more tourist visas to live in Thailand and it was becoming too strict. Thing is I need to visit the embassy in Bangkok every 3/6 months to get a new visa. Will I have any issues flying into Bangkok due to previous long time spent in Thailand? I can show my long term visa from the other country, work documents and consular appointment letter and say I need to only stay for a few days etc, but worried they will think im trying to move back to Thailand and refuse me entry thus jeopardising my visa in new country. 

Any advice?

Okay as I have been out of the country since I last filed my extension I will go to immigration, file my TM30, cancel my my extension and show a letter from my school and then I apply for a tourist visa extension to get my 7 day final extension correct?  Is that the correct order to do it?

I have also just returned from my home country with a new passport will this cause complications? as my TM30 and old visas/extensions are all in my old passport not new one I returned to Thailand on. Thanks

Okay thank you that is good to know. Can I apply for the 7 day final extension at any immigration office or does it have to be Chiang Mai as that is where my extension is filed at? 
Do I need my TM30 to get the 7 day extension and when do I have to apply for the 7 day extra visa? Can I do that while my ED extension has a few days left to run or does it have to be on the last day of my extension valididity?

Appreciate all your help!

What visa would I apply for to get an extra 7 days? an extension of my ED or a new tourist visa?

Okay thanks. I have heard if I just leave and don't cancel formally at immigration I may face issues in returning to Thailand in future as a tourist?

Hi there

Im currently studying Thai at Chiang Mai but will be leaving Thailand in a few weeks. Can I just walk into the immigration and cancel my ED visa extension before I leave Thailand or do I need some paperwork from the school to do so? 

After I cancel, the date of my validity to stay in Thailand changes or stays the same? ie if I cancel 2 weeks before im due to leave/the end of my extension, will the date be the same after I cancel or do I have to leave within 24 hours of cancelling the extension?

Thanks!