Finlaco

http://www.paksetravel.com/all%20ticket%20center.htm

thanks for the quick reply - which part of the link do you think covers the question about the visa?

Has anyone recently used the Bangkok to Pakse direct bus, government Thai Transport Company? Will they wait for you at the border to apply for a Laos visa or one needs the visa in advance from the Laos embassy?

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jabis

In error I wrote the 8th – I posted it yesterday (Friday the 8th) at, 12:59 and ought to have said Thursday the 7th

Should have been there and ready to go in the moment they opened in the AM. You go in the PM, you can expect a long wait.

re-read what was posted -- yesterday was very unusual - at the rate of 16 applications per hour and if u arrived AM and if u do the maths, 90 people would have had to wait through lunch closing time and well into the afternoon

Hi

Any members have a recommendation for a Dental Clinic, Saphan Khwai - Ari - Central Lad Phrao area? Just a basic annual cleaning, not whitening or any remedial works.

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reposting cos got no recommendations last time

Chaengwattana Immigration yesterday (08.05.2015) was the busiest I've experienced, probably due to the number of public holidays this month. I've been here about 8 times previously doing simple TV extension. My 'usual' wait time is from 45-90 minutes.

13:15 arrived and I'm ticket 134 and queue is now at 44 -

This suggests that from 08:30 to 12:00 they were able to process 44 applications. In the afternoon they were doing approximately 16 per hour. Yeah, that's sixteen with two desks open

I was 134, arrived 13:15 and was processed at 17:45. Got my passport back at 18:45. There's were about 40 people still waiting either to be processed or to collect their passport after being processed.

fyi

Just look for the 'Tam Fan' signs in Thai,

Hi

How does that tie in to my OP request for recommendations? I don't follow, can u elaborate?

Hi

Any members have a recommendation for a Dental Clinic, Saphan Khwai - Ari - Central Lad Phrao area? Just a basic annual cleaning, not whitening or any remedial works.

Thanks

Thanks

What is a phor ngor dor 90 or 91 ?

Hi

Any member aware of the name (if any) of the tax certificate one gets from an employer when changing employment in Thailand (Thai national)? In Ireland and the UK, it’s referred to as a P45 and I believe in the USA (pink slip).

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thank you for all the replies and are enforcing in general what I have been thinking in a long time that the once good K Bank is now using very underhand methods to deprive you of your money! Any new ex-pats to Thailand avoid the once very good K Bank!

to be honest,if you have lived in various countries, banks are banks and will always try to push the premium services when opening an account - I remember the first time I was in the UK (Australia, South Africa, Malaysia etc...) and was opening a Natwest account - I just asked for and got the cheapest one available even if it meant the bank employee wasnt going to be my new best friend. Usually my annual bank fee with Kasikorn is 200, but last week I was charged 133 annual fee (not sure why)

Is this news - yawn ...

most of the more prolific posters like to comment on Thai people not making an effort to be 1st World and here we have a Thai trying to make a difference - He even comments that he's doing it for International Tourists - I say 'fair play' to him

Also

Hi

I posted earlier in the week seeking info on the benefit of the card. <deleted>

Today I got an email direct from Villa Mart, which some may find interesting

Dear xxxx,

You accumulate shopping points on the card at the cashier if you show the card at check out. These points can then be used as a rebate on your bill. My wife uses the card for this purpose, I'm unsure whether there are any other benefits.

Thanks - I check next time I'm at Villa - Even when u speak Thai, their employees are below average intellect, so kinda wanted to know before asking them

Any member aware of the benefits of this card?

No info on their website.

ps - To the mature farang living on this site, its not a requirement to comment on every post - Perhaps stop and ask if it adds value

Google Superrich 1965 if you are looking to exchange money whilst in Thailand - Better rates than the bank

Guys, keep to the OP please

Thanks for the concerns about riding motorbike during songkhran but .....

I remember that Songkhran is celebrated at different dates at 2 different locations in Kanchanaburi - The first being where the farang tourist stay and then the main town.

Or do I remember incorrectly?

Also any member can recommend where to rent a motorbike (simple scooter) in Kanchanaburi?

Also any member can recommend any quite places within say 50km of Kanchanaburi, guesthouse to get away from it all

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.If you don't like the way the taxi is going then walk.There is the Mo Chit BTS skytrain about A 5 minute Tuk Tuk ride from the bus station.Victory monument just A few stops from there.

English spelling is Mo Chit – No its not, ether of the versions are valid

Not sure of your question – there isn’t a question, it’s for users information

​Is this a magic tuk tuk that can exit Mor Chit in a magic way? Otherwise the tuk tuk will still have to use the same exit as the taxi, still subject to the same road closures and will have to do the same 3km detour (unless its magic and can float).

And why would someone use a non aircon tuk tuk to get to the BTS station. If will cost at least the same price as a taxi.

MorChit Bus Station - MorChit Mai

Just arrived here this morning and the taxi situation is a little crazy because of the massive road works that are in process. The taxis exit in the opposite direction from normal and end up doing a u-turn that adds about 3 km to the journey (I was heading towards Victory Monument).

If I was to arrive at MorChit anytime soon, I’d prefer to walk to departures and get my taxi from there. Zero queuing and already heading in the right direction.

Clarification

I did the visa run March 15th

Myanmar Immigration will ask for 500 bath but I paid $10. There was no receipt issued. I hadn't used this boarder crossing for over a year and wasn't pressed to pay in bath as regular crossers are.

On crossing back into Thailand, as you approach immigration keep walking on the road and slip in halfway down the metal barriers wheres there is gate. A non uniformed guy ushered me to the front of the line and the process went as the OP said. I wasn't comfortable cutting the line but this is Asia and economic strength is rewarded. Otherwise it would have been plus one hour queuing.

What are you wanting to do at the crossing.

just utilise my 3 rd entry on my Tourist Visa which expires on the 14th. I assume still $10 for the Burma visa. i appreciate my OP wasn't the most articulate, but was just wondering if any current problems etc...

Hi

I'm heading there this weekend. Anyone can recommend a VIP32 bus company from Bangkok? Anyone aware of any problems with the border crossing from/to Thailand currently?

Thanks