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Thanks very much all.

Sorry, should have said Suvaranhabumi.

Has anybody recently used this service? Your comments and confirmation of what it cost and what you got for that would be appreciated.

Turn your back and run. But if you don't, I wish you luck anyway.

7.00pm until when please?

I will believe this when I see it. Most probably incorrect like the Thai Insurance for Farangs report.

Just read an article in a magazine here about documents required when applying for a retirement visa. Amongst other things it states that a medical certificate showing no prohibited diseases, issued in the country where the visa application is submitted. The certificate must be notarised and have been issued within the past three months.

The medical issue is of no concern to me personally. What is though, is the accuracy of the statement correct?.Anyone on here know, or care to comment?

I renewed my retirement visa last November, and wasn't asked for that document. Nor for my previous 6 applications. Maybe it's a recent change to the rules, or the enforcement of an existing rule.

Actually you most likely won't need the onward ticket at immigration to enter Thailand, but you might need it to board the aircraft at your departure point. Many airlines will not let you board the fiight without either a visa or an ticket exiting Thailnd within 30 days of your arrival.

Thanks all.

Is Thai Visa vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug?

What documentation is required for a UK citizen to enter Thailand for a short holiday please? Length of stay 3 - 4 weeks.

Very interesting. A few days ago a cashier at Memorial Hospital, Pattaya quoted me 24,000 Bt for a colonoscopy. Have an appointment to see the specialist on 5th April. Have had a CT Scan because of consistent pain in my abdomen. Diagnosis was all clear. In other words the doc didn't know the cause of the pain, hence his suggestion I see the colon doc. to discus the matter. Unfortunately I can't get insurance cover because of my age.

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Thanks again Lopburi3. Will I then have to go to Jomtien Immigration to get a new expiry date notice, or will I be given that by the officer at Suvaranabhumi?

Thanks very much lopburi3

90 day residence report is for living here - if you leave Thailand that requirement ends and count will start again on your return (if on an extension of stay and using a re-entry permit).

Nope ! You start counting.

Day 1 is the day the Kingdom is re-entered.

A calender helps !

thanks Lopburi3

Thanks again Lopburi3. Will I then have to go to Jomtien Immigration to get a new expiry date notice, or will I be given that by the officer at Suvaranabhumi?

Thanks very much lopburi3

90 day residence report is for living here - if you leave Thailand that requirement ends and count will start again on your return (if on an extension of stay and using a re-entry permit).

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15 days early or 7 days late is the rule.

Thanks all, barring the two smartasses.

If I renew my 90 day report on 26th March (that's the date the current one expires), when will the new one expire? Also, what's the situation if the date falls on a day when Jomtien Immigration is closed?

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How long is "relatively new" please?

Only guaranteed for two weeks!!!

Thanks very much lopburi3

90 day residence report is for living here - if you leave Thailand that requirement ends and count will start again on your return (if on an extension of stay and using a re-entry permit).

Thanks very much i claudius.

No ,you have another 90 days from the time you return,dont forget to get your re entry stamp only 1000 baht ,what a bargain

Is there a penalty if I am in UK for a few weeks when my 90 day report date ends?

Well said oz893.

"It was to expect that wine in Thailand couldn't stay that cheap, isn't it ?"

When has it ever been cheap? Thailand has the worst selection of wines period in the region & including that they choose the worst quality from whichever country, they also charge 4-6 times more.

What's that Australian wine with the Kangaroo on the label, in the US, it's 5 bucks but here you can easily pay $30-40; since the Thais don't know how to treat wine, after opening the bottle, it can easily taste like vinegar.

Also guessing all you who drink wine out of a box probably consider the twist-off versions very classy.


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Quote: "Also guessing all you who drink wine out of a box probably consider the twist-off versions very classy".

I hope I'm not misunderstanding your statement, but if you are referring to the "screwtop" or perhaps the most well-known version, "the Stelvin closure", for sealing wines, as being low class, then I think you need to do some homework on the subject.

There is much to read if you care to take the time, and there is lively debate on the subject, and it's clear that not even the "experts" can agree on some of the points being debated. One of the most contentious points, and one which has not been fully resolved, is that the purists believe that cork assists in the ageing of wine by allowing a small amount of air to permeate it, whilst the other camp firmly refutes this, suggesting that any air getting through the cork and into the wine will allow it to spoil.

If like me you have had a wine cellar and kept a particular bottle of wine for many years in the hope of enjoying it, only to find out that the wine has been spoilt by cork taint (trichloroanisole) due to a faulty cork, then it won't take much to see that the switch to Stelvin closures, for example, will be welcomed by many. This especially when at one time it was estimated that at least 10% of all wine produced was affected by cork taint, and one large Italian producer had to write off about 90% of his vintage because of faulty corks.

Thanks MJCM. No offence taken.

I'm sorry and no offence intended, but if you need to ask this, then a dog will be probably too expensive.

Please also don't forget that you need to take it to a vet for its shots etc etc, these costs really can add up.


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Am considering getting a small dog, say 8lbs (3 kgs) in weight. If you are an owner, could you give me an indication of the weekly or monthly food upkeep cost please.

Have you a copy of the scientific study you mentioned?

If you drink good quality wine you should not have a problem. Unfortunately such wine is very expensive in Thailand. Cheap wine may not make you an alchoholic but can damage you health in the long run ,if drunk in the quantities you quote

There should be no problem with "cheap red wine" as it contains nothing different to the expensive red wine as a rule. I say, as a rule, because sulphur dioxide is used in all wines as a preservative, antioxidant and steriliser, and it is possible that cheaper producers may well not monitor quite how much is used, or use too much to cover a fault in the wine. Some folk may to be sensitive to this chemical.

I once met an 80 yr old Frenchman working in a vineyard in Burgundy who looked great and still worked a full day despite having drunk at least a litre of red wine per day since his late teens. Also many farm and vineyard workers of that time would regularly consume a bottle or more working the land, although it had an alcohol content of around 9% and was certainly not the highest quality wine!!

Some good comments above as regards how much to drink..........and a scientific study has shown that many Asian folk lack a gene to process alcohol so it can make them feel very unwell.

In my experience, CTH staff don't know the meaning of those words.

Rotten luck. I feel very sorry for you.

I would be obliged if you would tell me where it is please.