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I'm in the 6th year of my O-A visa. So no automatic re-entry permit after the first year would apply in my case, right?

Here we are in 2023 and people are still freaked out about sex. And sex just keeps happening! Why, oh why, can't we just stop having sex?! Screw sex!!! By the way, isn't prostitution legal in Germany? This is the pot calling the kettle black. If they'll stop having sex in Germany maybe the rest of the world will follow.

I assume that if I haven't specifically applied for a reentry permit or stamp, then I don't have one. Is that right?

Is there a minimum amount of time I will need to stay out of the country before returning as a tourist?

I am planning to switch from an OA to an O retirement visa in order to dump the health insurance requirement. Before proceeding I want to double-check that the O visa still does not have a health insurance requirement. Any up-to-date info will be greatly appreciated.

I had my last Covid booster about a year ago (October 2022) at Jomtien Hospital. I planned to return in a year and get an annual Covid booster at the same time as my annual flu shot. To my surprise, Jomtien Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, and Pattaya International Hospital are NOT currently offering Covid boosters. This is weird. After all the hysteria of the past few years I assumed Covid boosters would be here to stay in the same way as flu shots are. They are definitely being rolled out and recommended in the USA. Does anyone know why Covid boosters are not being offered by these Pattaya hospitals? And is there a high quality hospital or clinic in the Pattaya area where they are being offered?

According to Wikipedia the "Unrestricted" age of consent in Thailand is 18. I don't know about you fellows, but as I don't care to bed down in a Thai jail I will definitely not be having sex with any Thai woman under the age of 20 or 21, just to leave a margin of error. And if she looks very young I'll ask to see her ID. By the way, women in their 30s and 40s have much more developed sexuality. In a word, they're hotter than younger women.

I've had tinnitus for maybe 20 years. When it was first diagnosed, in the US, the doctor told me the main thing is to not allow it to bother me. And he was right, it doesn't bother me. By all means get checked out and make sure it's nothing more serious, but if it's ordinary tinnitus, forget about it and get on with your awesome life. :-) I assume any competent ENT doc can check you out. Since you're in Bangkok, try Bangkok Hospital. In my experience they're the best hospital in BKK.

At 6 baht, plus delivery, these things are worth a try. I just ordered them. Making sure the feet are level is also good advice. Yes, it's a front loader. I'm not sure to what extent I can balance the load.

Thick rubber mat I understand. What are transport bolts, and how would they cause the machine to move? Where would I get a thick rubber mat, cut to order?

I moved into a new condo rental in Jomtien a few days ago. There's a washing machine on the balcony. I threw in a few dirty towels and ran a wash. When I checked later the washing machine had moved away from its original position. Is there a way to secure a washing machine on a balcony so it doesn't move? And is there a competent mechanic in Pattaya/Jomtien who does this sort of work?

To follow up: I had Big Key in today and I was very happy with his work.

I'm looking for a skilled, honest locksmith serving Jomtien. Skilled because I have an old German high-security lock that needs replacing. It now has zero keys. Honest, so that he won't sell a key to his burglar friend. If you know anything about this person's rates, please include this in your reply. Thanks in advance for your help!

@domdom Thanks for that lead. Did he supply you with the cardboard boxes? If not, where did you get them?

I will be moving soon, probably from one room to another within Jomtien. Does someone know of a man-with-van who can help me with the move? This would include bringing me packing supplies like boxes, packing tape, and wrapping paper, then loading up the van and moving my stuff into the new room. I don't have any heavy furniture; mainly kitchen stuff, a computer monitor, folding table, office chair. Hopefully this guy is responsible and good-natured. By the way, what should I expect to pay for his services? Thanks in advance for any leads!

I got the product through Lazada and installed it just now. It was easy to install by hand, no tools necessary. So far seems to work fine.

I believe it is different. It goes right on the hose, flush with the sprayer. Not under the toilet.

I found a product on Amazon.com that looks like it might do the trick. Do any plumbing experts reading his think it might, or might not, work? Here's the link: Water Flow Control Valve The seller says it's designed to work with a "bidet sprayer", which I guess is a nice way of saying a bum gun.

Yes, I mean the bum gun.

When I want to adjust the pressure of the jet of water provided by my toilet hose I have to get down on my hands and knees and tweak the water pressure valve located near the bottom of the toilet. I can never get the pressure right. It's always painfully strong, or ineffectively weak. Is there a toilet hose for sale where the hose head lets you adjust the strength of the stream of water coming out of it? If the answer is yes, could you please provide the brand, model number, and hopefully a website where I can order it? A photo would also be nice.

@problemfarang What is the name of the mobile app?

Maybe they should sue Shakespeare.

@DrJack54 You mention a screenshot so I assume my landlord can do this online. Do you happen to know the link of the website where he can file the TM30 online. I want to make this as easy as possible for him so it actually gets done.

I am currently living in Thailand on an O-A retirement visa. I am planning to switch to a Non-O. To begin the process I've planned a 2-day round trip, by air, to Cambodia later this month. I rent a condo. When I return I'll no longer be on an O-A visa but on a 45 day visa exempt. Should my landlord file a new TM-30 for me when I return?

@DrJack54 Thanks!