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Finlaco

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  1. Ans sugary.

    No, neither salty or sugary, otherwise I wouldn't have been 'Very pleasantly surprised'. Stopped buying my bread from Tops cos several months ago the white bread (french stick) became too salty.

  2. I've read the other threads and sad to see so many having so much to say about so little.

    Anyone actually bought in Bangkok?

    Practical experience in getting a script from a Doctor?

    Prefer if only those with actual experience would post with details but also aware that there are many lonely regulars on TV who live a marginalised existence

  3. Great beer,I know where I get my supplies but certainly won't be telling anyone on here,why would I?

    maybe u and Transam can get together and share a six pack -- no need for yee both to live in loneliness and sadness -- there is more to life than posting on TV

  4. Hey, l will reply if l want bah.gif .

    Lao Dark is the best beer in our part of the world.

    OK. smile.png

    its ok - we all need a social outlet - no need to feel lonely and marginalised - thanks for your contribution, it helps a lot

  5. Anyone know where its currently available in Bangkok at a supermarket? I just purchased the last 3 from Big C (opposite Central World) THB48.

    (to the more mature members of TV - you don't have to reply to every posting, unless you have something of value to add, no one really cares if you like or don't like Laos Dark beer)

    Thanks

  6. h90 – at least it’s not a strong aggressive type of scam and similar to you I just smiled and repeated 'Gap Ma THB100' - Most of these guys earn small salaries and when I was there I spotted at least 5 farang with their Madame Esan - Two of these guys must have been +120kg – Unfortunately we all get tarred with the same brush and presumed to be ‘kind and generous’, ‘naive and foolish’

  7. Just did a Visa Run to Myanmar from Saphan Bpla (Ranong)

    • On arrival at Ranong bus station, take a red Songthaew to Saphan Bpla from the main road (same side of the road as the bus station) – Cost is THB15 and takes circa 25 minutes.
    • Walk through the petrol station ignoring the touts and you will see signs for Thai Immigration (no need to visit the actual Immigration building 800metres back in the direction from which you just came).
    • Chose the right hand lane (Departure).
    • The cost of the boat is THB50 each way but you will need to use common sense and head for a boat that is almost full and not to try to negotiate with a helpful’ tout. I was lucky as there was a Visa Run organised for Vietnamese workers/students and there was a big boat capable of accommodating 60 passengers). I agreed THB100 return (later at Ko Song the driver tried unconvincing to claim it was THB100 each way, but his heart wasn’t really in and as I hadn’t yet paid we agreed to keep to the original agreement.
    • Crossing is circa 25 minutes with one stop each way for Customs.
    • At Kawthaung (Ko Song) it’s best to already have a copy of your passport detail page and a crisp new USD$10 note. Process took 3 minutes.
    • Back to Saphan Bpla and use the left hand lane at Immigration.
    • Songthaew red or yellow from in front of the petrol station to Ranong or bus station – THB15.

  8. Hi

    I have a six months triple entry visa. The first 2 months stay ends on Saturday. Where in Bangkok can I extend the visa for 30 days?

    · One Stop Center for Visa and Work Permits located at Chamchuri Square Buliding , Phayathai Rd. (Only the specific law) - Can I do here?

    · The Government Complex , Chaengwattana Rd. – I think it’s only possible here, right? – Any ideas which bus to take from Mor Chit BTS?

    Thanks

  9. Hi

    Any one done this visa-run, recently? For various reasons I'm not looking for an organised trip, mainly cos i enjoy spending half a day walking around the island.

    Is the cost of the songthaew from Ranong to Saphan Bpla still 15baht?

    Do I still get my exit and entry stamp at the pier and not at the Immigration Office?

    Last time i paid 50baht each way with the boat - What is the going rate now as a passenger on a reasonable full boat?

    What will Burmese Immigration look for? USD$10, photo? photocopy of?

    Thanks

  10. Thanks Crossy

    Draftvader- sad to see that for so many their lives have such little meaning that they have to troll to ease away the pain of loneliness - If u have nothing of value to add, then don't reply - Just because u lack the ability to conceive why an individual may need to make a reverse call doesn't mean the rest of society remains at your base level

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  11. The first guy tried to keep my deposit and balance and get me to pay for a new card.

    The second guy refunded my deposit and balance, but charged me for a new card! I just can’t win – had no choice but to buy it, my card expired and would not work anymore (five years old).

    To be fair, the website says:

    Existing BTS SmartPass cardholders can replace their existing passes with a new Rabbit card free of charge [...] SmartPasses to be replaced should still be within 5 Year Card Life validity

    So he refunded the deposit (what is it, 30 Baht?) AND your balance of your *expired* SmartPass and charged 50 Baht for the Rabbit card which makes the effective costs of the new card 20 Baht. That's not that bad, is it?

    U r miss-informed. The THH30 on the old card, is an issue fee, not a deposit = it's lost.

    The miss-advertisement of the free new Rabbit Card chooses not to be 100% honest

    Currently I top up 25 trips 575 Baht (23 Baht per trip)

    When I exchange for my ‘free’ Rabbit card, the cost will be 575+50 (deposit) +100 (for McDonalds or BTS extension or .... no choice, must do)

    So my free exchange costs 50+100

    As usually marketing is marketing - Personally I'd prefer honesty over a non 'free' exchange. Sadly a significant number of people no longer believe in ‘principle over value’ and will bemoan it away as ‘only’ being €4.

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