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1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

The 're-entry permit office' as you call it... is actually 'Immigration'... it doesn't close. 

 

So if thats your only concern, then its moot...    the 'stress part'.. I don't understand that, but its individual, so if someone prefers to do this before hand, thats their choice. Obtaining a re-entry permit is very simple to do at the airport or at CW... 

Oh ok I thought it was some area at passport control that may not be manned all the time, getting a re-entry works for me right at extension time anyway.....or the airport no stress......

High stress leaving it to do at the airport, my luck surely the re-entry permit office closed on my departure date.....

6 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

These guys move through Airport security screening at lightning speed. Much appreciated 

Or it works the other way, less time consuming for a body cavity search.........you two are chosen....!

On 1/29/2024 at 2:05 AM, ukrules said:

I guess it's been a while since I left the country as I've still got one in my passport

Yeah I've been in and out twice in the last 10 weeks, no TM6. 

For future entries, get stamped walk 3 meters stop open Passport check what the IO just did. Easier to fix........

14 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Did a few VERY long haul (Hong Kong to Toronto nonstop) trips in the past 6-8 years on Cathay Pacific. Good service, lots of attention and drink flowing smoothly, easy on the eyes flight crew as a bonus.

 

Flew Scare Canada once from Tokyo to Calgary.   Once.   Wide hipped battleaxes slinging hash at the cattle, window shades down please! as soon as meal service was done (the better to keep the sheeple asleep and not demanding service), lots of noise and gossip from the galley that precluded getting any rest.  Never again.

Air Canada is offering Vancouver to Bangkok non-stop '16 hours' Dec. - Apr. Far too much time to clash with 'Battleaxe' flight attendants - nice not to transit but no thanks........ 

True love........my a_ _ 

Taxied slowly by 6 Thai Airway A380's the other day,  paint fading away in the blazing heat, what a waste, better dwindle back to 737's and some A350's to reach Europe........

Bet all the old military Goons in the senate are nervous....

On 1/19/2024 at 7:20 PM, bkkboy99 said:

@ThailandNinja

When applying online for the 90-day type O, did you have to show an equivalent deposit in a local bank?

Couple years ago an online  90-day Non O from Thai Embassy in home country wanted to see your local bank statement with 800,000 Thai baht equivalent among the 7-9 other questions, then you'll have 60-70 days or so plenty of time to open a Thai Bank account and get the 800k over for your extension. You may though need 90 day health insurance for the application as well if you can find 90 day insurance. We are not as fortunate as the Russians...........

From what I heard from a fella who knows a female cop quite well, there's going to be a big 'swoop check' of Russians living in the Rawai and Chalong areas due more frequent complaints etc, maybe more will have to leave at some point soon.......... 

20 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I believe you , and there is probably little chance that you ever will,  but we all know how things work here,  it would be a real pain in the ass if one day you are the only one trying to use the pink card instead of a passport and you are faced with the bitch from hell having a menstrual moment .  All she has to do is read the 1st line on the back of the card , take it literally, and things could become rather inconvenient,  personally I wouldn't risk it  

Do your best to look and find a male IO at arrival..........

7 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

The fact that I am over 50 has no bearing on the legitimacy of my stay here  I might be legal on the other hand  I might not.  You should leave it to the immigration authorities to concern themselves over that

That's what I'm saying, 1St World bound, brown bags will cease.........it's a slow process here.....

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

Some of the easiest in the world!

Sadly, agents who bribe IOs to bypass immigration requirements are making things harder than they should be.

Well if they are going after exempt and tourist visa overstayers ( assume ) at Domestic airport checks, maybe it's a start to expand the search - 1st World style..... Agreed, an IO surely does not want to see you alone with all your paper work in order - hand drawn map from your place to where you are sitting, photo in front of your house number, seasoned 800k, etc.... for annual extensions for 1900 baht.......

4 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

No but i wish I was,  but I bear no grudge against those who are,  despite being envious

Good to hear, you are here legit as I am, it's not too hard to abide by Thai Visa rules............

1 minute ago, ripstanley said:

Thai drivers license is what I use. No problems and no TM30 input by hotel. I know they license has my passport number but they require more details to submit a TM30.

Yes agree, used my Thai DL checking in to a hotel in another province over the new year, no issues getting my 90 day online report approved today..........no hotel input

Just now, Bday Prang said:

 They are a long way from the first world  But is that what you really want ?  why for gods sake    

you under 50 ?

7 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Why,  just why, would you concern yourself with the activities of others that in no way concern you?

Tighten up everything, 1st World bound.......... 

Sounds promising, is there a way to find all the long stayers that are under 50 and do the 'Lawful' thing there as well ?

6 hours ago, Freddy42OZ said:

 

You don't think the Thai government haven't or won't be buying the technology required to upgrade their tax system?

It's quite probable if thats the plan it should be as smooth and consistent as the 90 day online reporting.........

15 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, not stupid question at all. The bank will be obligated to inform the revenue department of foreign transactions to different accounts. After that there will be information about your time in Thailand from immigration according to the stamps in your passport. How they will manage to put all that together, is something I am not able to answer, though. ;-) 

Rest easy, they will not be able to handle the workload.........

Go for a quick or long trip outside the country every 175 days and carry on with your occasional transfers from abroad.......... 

Most Canadians cannot afford a 13,000 km journey and the weak CAD..........

Will the unelected PM reconsider the 90 day free pass to Putin's citizens?.........