stevenl

it is disgusting to charge more because of a persons race...thats exactly what it is.

Although I am not happy with the system: race is not involved. All Asians officially pay more, some may get away with paying Thai prices on occasion, but officially also Malays e.g. pay the non-Thai price.

even those 2 or 3 HAVE appeared in this thread and the other

???

How pathetic, what a sad mentality to have...

Well, since this is not really happening (the mobbing that is), I presume you refer to the OP for spreading these vicious rumours?

Ahm the ones in Bangkok, 900 km's away from here.

After all the year prior there were bombings near the place

Where?

Once every 3 month PT, and that one I do not do myself.

Plus of course one a year a new extension of stay, work permit, etc.

Thanks for the information, but I have not and will not go on a visarun the forseeable future.

I have not been on a visarun for years, but does F1 not still charge 1,000 Baht?

But even so, a price comparison of a 1/2 day visarun by bus with a trip of a few days including 2 flights is a strange comparison.

Please also follow this link from the Samui Forum....

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/What-s-yello...ps-t210067.html

Doesnt just seem to be Phuket

Boater, what are you doing? Here you post a message without any reference about place syaing it is happening on Phuket, on the Samui forum you post a message saying: this is happening on Phuket with a link to this thread? Are you looking to create panic, what are you doing?

I agree. It's not expensive but only in comparison with the 1700 baht visa run offers here in Pattaya which includes lunch. There and back in a few hours.

If you compare it to the 1,000 Baht visa runs to Ranong the 1700 Baht from Pattaya are expensive. And Ranong is a full day (also including lunch).

Ever seen a dog chase it's tail?

That is cute, the present situation is not.

So far I have had lots of sympathy for the PAD, but that is not really growing at the moment.

Opening a new account should be easy with the mentioned SCB and Kasikorn (I hate SCB in Chalong BTW, very unfriendly), but a name change is a big problem.

Closing the old account and opening a new one is by far the easiest solution.

The Authorities set the taxi meter rate, if you get in a cab and the driver refuses to put on the meter get out and get in another one and report the original driver to the relevant licencing authority.

Roy, maybe it is time you pay a visit to Phuket?

In general I don't agree with Maximum Security and think he is scare mongering. But he has a right to say what he thinks and feels, and if he happens to be in the business (probably because of his feelings regarding security), no problem.

It seems to me a normal low season.

Every year I also see messages on forums of people claiming the low season is quieter than the year before. If that were the case every year, there would be nobody on the island by now.

Agree with #2. This will only lead to faster driving, not more safety or greater capacity.

Thanks, very helpful.

I have the book Shadow Divers here by the way.

So if you're in the area..

I could also post it to you, just send me a PM.

It would be nice to know who is broadcasting what. My UBC subscription is up for renewal next month, and would not mind a cheaper option.

I do know though that with UBC I get: British Premier League, F1, Moto GP, NFL (partly ESPN/Star, partly UBC), a couple of baseball games a week, some Italian, Spanish, French and Dutch Football, plus besides sports e.g. History Channel, CNN, BBC, Discovery and Nat Geo. No winter sports though like skieing or speed skating.

What do the cable companies have to offer, anybody knows?

In theory those using the 400K pre 2006 are considered 'grandfathered' for future years, but I heard that in Phuket the 40K income/month is now THE requirement.

Last time I renewed, in March 2008, the 400K in the bank was sufficient, there was no need for additional proof of income. That was for an extension of a 'grandfathered' visa.

And than you was starting your lols,as in many other Threads too

????

I'd say we stop this and get back to the subject, because you are concluding things from my words that I have not said nor implied.

There really is no point at all in this discussion.

When Desjoyaux has build my Pool i have seen its absolut true that they have a lot of Experience,in Phuket too!!!

I believe you there. I have said nothing about them being not professional or in any other way no good.

I just believe, as I wrote, that: "over 40Years Experience Worldwide" is nothing else than a sales pitch, and adds nothing to the quality.

Lol

When you dont know anything about this Company,than better shut up!

Robinsons

I will if you don't just mention the sales talk here as the truth.

The Company has over 40Years Experience Worldwide.

And do you think any of that worlwide experience is used on Phuket?

Don't know the company, but a comment like this is typical sales talk and has nothing to do with the quality.