Jaymatheson

Hi, what's the name of the first BTS station the bus stops at before the main Ekkamai bus terminal? Can you get off there with a bag under the bus or only for people with carry on? Thank you

Are there now baht buses running 3rd road? Thanks

Are there 2 different bus options between Suvarnahbhumi & Don Mueang? Is Roong Reuang bus from BKK to DMK the same as the free Airport Shuttle Bus? I would guess they are different services but not sure why both would exist when one is free and seems to leave regularly while taking the fastest route.

Seems like the vast number of people in Thailand go into a Top Charoen or wherever and sit down for 3 minutes while the staff do a few simple tests to print out a prescription. Assuming you don't have any complex issues, is this method practical? I went into a local eye doctor to get a more thorough exam done and was told to just go into a store to have it done.

Hi, Will be landing at Don Mueang Airport and making my way directly to Ekkamai bus station via Skytrain and would like to stop at a Superrich (either one) on my way. I won't be traveling light and hope there's a convenient location that would be fast and a short walk on route. Suggestions appreciated.

Hi, thinking about buying a phone in Canada or the US and shipping it to Thailand .... or picking up in N. America and bringing back to Thailand. Have been reading conflicting info as to whether or not there are region locks .... and how to get around them if they do exist. Any comments appreciated. Thanks

Hi, Looking for a decent cooking oil for stir frying that's healthy. I've been using sunflower, canola and a mix of the two. I thought extra virgin olive oil shouldn't be used for a stirfry but read that it can be done .... maybe. Plenty other options out there. Thoughts?

Hi, Looking to help a friend who is having issues with their thyroid. Anyone recommend a doctor in Phuket or the southern provinces? Many thanks

Hi, a friend is looking for a sample contract to use at her school. Does anyone have one that they are willing to share? Many thanks

Hi, is it usually okay to arrive at Jomtien Immigration in the afternoon to apply for a 30-day visa Extension? Reason I ask, I've been to a couple offices in the past that will occasionally stop issuing queue numbers in the afternoon long before they shut down for the day. Thank you

Hi, thinking of walking into a local lab and having some tests done. Don't have any health history worth mentioning. Anyone have a list of tests that they've done or suggest? I've seen the generic menus at labs before and not sure how practical some of them are.

Is Thai Immigration now giving 60 days for Visa Exempt entries at land borders?

I've been to Savannakhet a couple times this year. Things change depending on who's sitting behind the window and how they feel that day. To more or less guarantee a Non-O Multiple based on Marriage have the money seasoned for 2 months .... in a Thai bank account. If less, you might be stuck with a Single entry.

Nephew is arriving and looking for venues during vampire hours. They tend to change pretty fast and i'm completely out of the loop. Soi 11 used to have a few many years ago. Today?

Hi, it's been several years since i've regularly driven an automatic. Back then fuel consumption was terrible compared to a semi-automatic. Friend recently told me that there's no longer much difference. True?

Many thanks. So for 12 month extension the FD account doesn't have to show the funds coming from overseas?

Hi, I'll be transferring bt800,000 from overseas into my BKK Bank Savings account. After i apply for my conversion from a Tourist Visa to a Non-Imm O Retirement (showing bt800k in Savings account) at Thai Immigration I'd like to open a Fixed Deposit account and transfer the bt800k into it to season the funds for the 1 year Extension and for the foreseeable future. Is this doable? a) After transferring from Savings into Fixed it won't show as international transfer .... issue? b) Can i use a different bank account to apply for 1 year Extension than what i used for switching to Non-Immigrant?

Yah, i'm a little different. Often stay for a few weeks so i've gotten used to buying local sims. Think you're likely correct though.

Whenever I buy a SIM in Lao, they insist on seeing my passport to set it up. Which isn't surprising. Anyone have experience getting a SIM with just a photocopy or image of passport or do they need the real thing? Thanks

Oh, yes, that makes sense. Most of my banking is through Canada ..... which would likely be more Wise friendly. Many thanks

Interesting, seems to be pretty much evenly split in opinions on SWIFT vs Wise.

Yes, I have a Wise account. So I assume using Wise will save you a little money?

FD give slightly better interest rate?

Thank you for the replies. Yes, i have a Thai bank account in my name ..... Bangkok Bank savings account. I won't be organized enough to have the bt800,000 in a Thai account to apply for the initial Non-Imm O so will transfer it over later. What's the best type of bank account to leave your money in indefinitely? Fixed Deposit?

Hi, I'm a little confused. Following the other thread re bt800,000. Applying for the Single Entry Non-Imm O based on Retirement at a Consulate requires bt800,000 equivalent in overseas bank account and gives you 90 days. Questions: 1. When I enter Thailand, when can I apply for the one year extension of stay? Only within the last 30 days (minimum 15 days)? 2. When does the bt800,000 have to begin seasoning in a Thai bank account? Thanks