Rotweiler

Just explain clearly - are these maps free or not?

The maps are distributed free by many GPS mapping sites.

If you want the customized versions, with installers or in ready-to-use GMAPSUPP format as available on rotweilermaps.com, I expect a donation to help defray my internet costs.

Story of my life, day late and dollar short. I left my Garmin 2620 in Pattaya at Garmin dealer to have Thailand map installed at cost of B13900, I could not find any other source, now I did, is it possible to install both versions?

Yes - One at a time of course... (each new install will over-write the other).

By the way, the horrendous price that is charged for Thailand GPS maps is the reason we have been working for years at this project...

I would be interested in seeing a sample. Not a huge map but the area around where I live. I live out in the boonies so I will know what roads should be there.

An excellent idea, Gary A! A sample is now posted on the site, the sample map covers an area many (most?) should be familiar with - the Sukhumvit Road area, from Ploenchit South-East including Soi Cowboy.

Go to http://rotweilermaps.com/maps.cfm (the Maps Page) and see the top of the maps list.

Again, feedback would be appreciated.

LivinLOS: Kind of difficult to do a "trial" with the actual maps.... The page suggests to email me of your interest. Did I perhaps miss your email?

I many respects, the maps are better than the ones that come installed or with many Garmin devices. They are certainly more updated - especially in the Chiang Mai and South Thailand areas. Price is a lot better too....

First point is the maps are offered free of charge yet the download links to a paypal 'donation' that I cant seem to find a download without doing.. Are they offered free or not ?? I understand charging for work or site etc but I also cannot see the downloads to trial it.

Secondly how do these compare with the garmin mapsource ones that are installed on many devices..

There have been a number of comments regarding routing GPS maps of Thailand. Some of those comments were regarding the expense [and often inaccuracy] of the current maps or alternatively, regarding the unreliability of maps available from public sources.

For any users of GPS units resident in Thailand or planning to visit there who do not have maps or are displeased with the ones they have, a new set of Thailand maps are now available for all Garmin GPS devices.

The maps are VERY accurate, fully routing, and updated on a regular basis.

For any of you interested in these maps, please visit:

http://rotweilermaps.com

For further information, feel free to contact me.

Rotweiler

I for one, see the newly defined rules as making it easier for TOURISTS, like myself. For us, a visa obtained from a Thai Consulate in Canada will now mean 3 months stay in Thailand without the difficulty, cost and basically silly necessity, to do a visa run after 30, 60 or whatever days.

It seems to consolidate what was already in place (the 60+30) but without the need to do a visa run.

I am a self-admitted GPS phreak. Since we are coming to Thailand again for 3 months this winter, am looking at purchasing a Garmin eTrex Legend Cx or Venture Cx in either Singapore or Thailand (yes, I know Singapore might be a bit cheaper...) .... BUT - the unit must be equipped with the Thailand City Select 6.7 mapset - which I understand COULD also be available in Singapore.

Can anyone assist me with possible sources (either in BKK or SIN).

Thank you in advance for your input.

Rotweiler

There is the question, of course, of the airline allowing you to board at the airport of departure .... [snip]

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Maestro

That explains it perfectly! A most gracious thank you!

To all who responded. Thank you very much, but just one clarification. Assuming that each partial stay in Thailand is LESS than 30 days (ie the exits to Laos, etc are spaced...), is a Tourist Visa actually required? Or can be just get a new regular 30 days stamp (no charge one) each time we re-enter from Laos, Vietnam, or where-ever?

Rotweiler

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Let’s look at the OP’s travel plans once more: 2-3 months in Thailand with “short trips into Vientiane, Laos and Phu Quoc Vietnam”. If the last stay in Thailand, after the second trip outside Thailand, is shorter than 30 days then a double-entry tourist visa will suffice; third entry on a 30-days-on-arrival stamp. If the travel dates are uncertain, a triple-entry tourist visa is best.

Cost comparison:

Triple-entry tourist visa: CAD 120.00

Multiple-entry non-O visa: CAD 200.00

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After spending much of two days perusing the forums, I must admit I am still very confused about the Thai visa requirements – specifically the TOURIST visa and the rights it provides.

First, we are a Canadian couple, retired now, later 50’s/early 60’s, and plan to be spending between 2-3 months in Thailand this winter – our longest stay in the Kingdom. This will be our tenth trip to Thailand – the first four with regular tourist visas, the rest on the 30-day tourist entry.

After reading the information posted on the Thai consulate pages, and the various posts here in the forums, we understand a Thai tourist visa is valid for 60 days and CAN be extended – in Thailand - for some period of time not exceeding 30 days.

What we are NOT clear on is whether that would permit multiple exits and entries from and back into the Kingdom during that time. We intend to make short trips into Vientiane, Laos and Phu Quoc Vietnam during our stay in the region, but the reason for the 60 days visa is that we do not wish to incur the wrath of the Kingdom’s immigration officers (like last time – 1 day’s overstay cost grief, time, and Baht at the airport when leaving…).

Questions:

1. Can we exit / re-enter Thailand with a regular 60 day Tourist visa?

2. How difficult is it to obtain the extension in Thailand?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Rotweiler