expat_4_life

Who knows, but a majority of murders are committed by people they know or were close to.

Hope they find the husband, a likely suspect.

What would one expect Dorsey to say as he launches his own new social media platform in direct competition to twitter?

Big attention grabbing headline but little or no substance to the article except that Dorsey supported Musks takeover when it happened. Only criticism seems to be of the subscription model.

I spoke to a legal firm here in Bangkok, the woman lawyer I spoke with advised to take your power of attorney to the Thai Embassy in the UK to get it completed. A consulate would likely suffice.

Good luck, hope you see your wife and daughter soon

“Both countries have been Thailand’s good friends all along. Both are important to Thailand historically and economically. Therefore, we need to maintain our friendship with both,” said Korn Chatikavanij , leader of Chartpattanakla Party and its prime minister candidate.

Korn Chatikavanij seems to understand that picking sides between China and the US is not beneficial to Thailand. I would agree.

Nice campaign rhetoric. I notice he did not mention Russia though.  I wonder what his position on the Ukraine war is?

32 minutes ago, Celsius said:

I did a 60 day extendion on my non o e visa before this attempt.. They never asked me for any of this. After this 60 day extension I stayed 1 night in a hotel.

 

Nevertheless, I entered Thailand previously on a "marriage visa" stayed in dozens of hotels and never had this problem.

I assume what you mean by "I entered Thailand previously on a "marriage visa" stayed in dozens of hotels and never had this problem." is that you reentered Thailand on a re-entry visa thus resuming your permission to stay based on marriage (you did mention extending 10 years). If this is true you would be doing TM47 and have an established address and there would be no reason to do a TM30. You could go stay in all the hotels you want and not run into a TM30 requirement.

However what you're doing now is going through the process of obtaining a new extension, of course your official address has to be confirmed and you will be back doing TM47 again and obtaining re-entry visa to keep your new extension of stay valid.

New extension, new TM30 - I don't expect you'll have any problem once your extension is approved with TM30 again, with the caveat that you don't change your address.

Good luck today. You got this.

40 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Yes I returned to Thailand on evisa

Now we are getting somewhere, what type of Evisa? Is it NON-O? Are you in the process of switching to NON-O or the final stage of an annual extension?

Even though you mentioned 10 previous extensions of stay it now looks ore like you are applying for a new one, that right?

I'm not surprised you were asked for a TM30 given as you have reentered on a new visa. 

Nothing really to do with your hotel stay in this instance. So it appears to me.
 

Shocking, nuff said! My job here is done ????

9 minutes ago, allane said:

1. Bangkok, as stated in my OP

2. Retirement

3. 66

4. Canadian

there is a good list here
https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

you're going to need a bank account, in your own name, to complete the requirements

2 hours ago, mokwit said:

I needed both to do a retirement extension very recently at CW. TM30 was not asked for in previous years.

 

It seems TM30 is now the foundational requirement without which they won't proceed.

24 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes I recall you posting this.

Will be issue for me in November.

I have never needed a TM30 for extensions at CW.

In fact I have never even made one.

Things can change as sadly happens.

Turkey shoot. 

I was at CW twice this year for retirement extensions, once in Feb assisting a friend with his first extension, then back in March to do my own.

In February my friend required a TM30, in March for my own extension I did not, though I was well prepared to get one while I was there.

Bottom line is you might get asked for one, be prepared.

The real danger at night is, you're more likely to trip and fall on the notorious footpath paving stones then to get mugged.

I know plenty that have have tripped at night but nobody that has been mugged.

The "Great De-Coupling" bring it on, spread that wealth.

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Pretty sure the transfer of stamps etc is done at the extension desks (L desks) so you can make an appointment for extension and they will do it same desk.

 

This is how I remember it several years ago, in 2019. Had renewed passport as extension was due, got extension/stamp transfer done by the same IO at the "L" desk in Chaeng Wattana at the same time.

Thx for update @brewsterbudgen

I'm facing a similar problem at Chaeng Wattana, snoozed on doing the report 2 weeks in advance and got the alert just 3 days prior to the due date.

Application was accepted 2 days prior to the due date. However the due date has now come and gone while application is still pending.

With the holiday period upon us I'm going to give it a week or more. Will update with the eventual outcome

Cops cannot be everywhere all the time. Part of the reason there is an absolute right to bear arms (2nd amendment) is that it’s an additional deterrent to criminality. A rape or robbery victim who kills perpetrator sends an even stronger message than a cop making arrest.

46 minutes ago, stoicccc said:

Appreciate you always.

My plan ... or ED visa for Thai language since I really finally wanna learn the language.
 

I know it's a bit off topic, but I personally applaud and endorse anyone who wants to put time into the language. If your goal, passion is to reside here, go for it, consider the visa a plus.
 

Back on topic, I suspect you'll be fine exiting, good luck.

I have US passport and made a trip home on re-entry permit some years ago. Planned on renewing my passport as soon as I returned as my annual extension was due in several months.

When I attempted to board my return flight to Thailand I was denied boarding by airline staff, had 5 1/2 months remaining on my passport.  I showed them my reentry permit and my permission to stay stamps, still denied.

Fortunately, and after much discussion with supervisory staff, I was finally allowed to board. I had to sign some documents that stipulated I would pay for the repatriation flight if I was denied entry.
 

Thai immigration noticed and remarked when I entered but a simple. I plan to renew my passport before my next extension was enough for them.

Nail biter, close call.
 

Well thought through????  Impossible that this 500k "Tik Tok" styled challenge could have any unintended consequences, Amazing Thailand! ????

OP,  Both @DrJack54and @Red Phoenixhave offered various valid options for a strategy that allows a stay of 4 months.

I would like to add that the METV could provide you with your 4 months WITHOUT ever having to visit any immigration offices. Anytime a trip to immigration offices can be avoided is a Plus.

Enter for 60 days, make a trip outside Thailand when it is close to expiry and re-enter for an additional 60 days. No extensions required, no visits to immigration. There is a convenience factor.

Anyway, many ways to slice the pie, lots of choices, good luck.


 

No opinion until I know exactly what the graffiti says ????