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Okay right, USA is bad and evil. Imagine what the world would be like without the US involvement in world affairs. I suppose you'd be under the oppression of a Chinese, German or Russian dictator and would not have the opportunity to freely express your concerns here without risking execution. Sure the US has made bad calls and probably will again. Though by far, the US has lifted most of the world out of poverty and has been the leader in advance technologies and not the to mention basic human rights. So to the ignorant USA haters...you simply have no idea.

Insidious Obviously someone here is bored. Get a real hobby rather than coming on here and picking on someone who's looking for help.

Same here. What's up with all the bullying in this neighbourhood anyway?? Boredom? Flared egos? Sure do notice a lot of it here.

It is utterly useless and futile to try to convince an individual of something they absolutely oppose, even if it is a factual reality. A lot of the discussions here are attempts to prove or convince, waste of energy and only incites self aggravation. What this whole covid thing has shown me over the last couple of years is how submissive the masses can be. My worldview is, self ownership, free thinking and free speech are paramount and the respect there of. But in any case, in my opinion, we are living in the "Era of Stupidity". During the next generation the facts will be known. At least educate yourself and not be educated and you're free to believe as you wish I really don't care. More likely than not, whatever it is you believe will be proven false in the future. But one fact that won't change, is that humans have been living and dying from many different strains of SARS aka Coronavirus for thousands of years, just as the recent strain, it's an illness that mostly kills those with weakened immune systems. Only a uneducated cretin (id est anyone unwilling to teach themselves and question information) would deny it.

Just put what is on your passport

Absolutely, agree. The overstay fine is not the end of the world, in a way it's a forgiveness fine, a little spanking for not having your affairs in order. Just pay it and move on.

Apply for a 30 day extension. If you're short on time, hire an agent. If you're in a jamb and don't know what to do & no answers here, then hire a visa agent or pay the overstay fine. As said in the previous post, be prepared and aware before, don't be lazy about it. You need to read and educate yourself of the laws and rules on your own for the best information and come here to ascertain some clarity.

ATK's are inexpensive for about a 100฿ at most 7/11's and pharmacies. If someone is short on time, hire a visa agent to expedite the process. For me staying 100% legal is an imperative even if it costs me a few extra ฿ it's worth it for me. Drive legal 100% of the time, and of course maintaining legal visa status 100% of the time. This is a good thread because it helps with maintaining awareness.

Either this or go do a U turn to Singapore and obtain visa on arrival. Hopefully ubonjoe will chime in and set things straight for you with some good advice. Much of the adolescent responses on this thread should be deleted, absolutely pathetic.

I have an account with Bangkok Bank, does this account need to be tagged for 'long stay in Thailand' FTT?

Does Not WISE use Swift?

I agree with many, a car is not needed, or even a motorbike depending on where you live and what your needs are. For me, having a car is a necessity. We often travel north to visit family and friends and go on trips to one of the river eateries, flower parks, hot springs, or just taking a 4 or 5 day trip exploring the northern provinces. I don't think I could live without a car. Also I really enjoy filling it with fuel to burn, contributing to the economic vitality of planet earth and local community, it really makes me feel very good and happy, I love burning fuel!

So what...I don't care about this economic plunderous Green BS ideology, it's sum is to set the disadvantage back to the Stone Age. I like cheap fuel = lower prices = more money for everyone = happier poor people. Feel good, good for nothing Green mentality = less money = everything more expensive = the poorest are hurt the most, as we can see beginning to happen in a lot of poor rural villages. ok now I wait for the Greenie diaper rash response 555

I'm sorry some are having difficulty with comprehension reading here, as I said..." Other people here have mentioned having problems with the mangirl receptionist there" as in they were unhappy with the performance of the individual. If you haven't already, you are welcome to go read the other posts about it...555. And again, as I said..."but I’m ok with going there, no problems to report" And in a presumptuous way what you are trying to imply here is that I'm somehow I'm being derogatory. Ladyboy mangirl kathoey or what descriptive you choose, it is what it is. And if someone wants to get a diaper rash over it and try to conflate it, then have at it!! Quite frankly I can care less how a person looks or dress, it's their business right?. Pointing this out as "gender relevant" only lies in your mind. Makes me wonder if someone here is having issues with this sort of thing. Because gender was no issue or relevance in my previous post. The man dresses like a girl, are you for some reason not ok with that?

Same here, I've been through countless military and police checkpoints and never been asked to show a passport. Just roll down the windows as you're approaching so they can see everyone and everything inside, look at him square in the eye smile sawasdeekraab khopkhunkraab and drive on though.

Hey:) I got an idea...instead of snide narrow mindedness, how about deducting the fact that he posted in the CM forum, and one could actually get to the point and make a suggestion of where to go based on personal experience in your area...

Just a thought if one happens to be short on time and in a turn-around time jamb, "Lose" your passport, report it lost at the local cop shop, go to the nearest consulate and apply for an emergency temporary pp ( 1 year validity USA ) process time less than a week, then apply for a new 10 year pp and enjoy your life.

Get a 60 day policy from one of the Thai insurance companies, good to have anyway, I'm amazed at seeing so many close calls the foreigners have on the motorsai. You're flying Singapore Air, you'll need a return or onward air ticket.

There are ways your family can generate income here. I have friends that live in a small village, and during this difficult economic era they got hit hard. I suggested to them to setup a little food stand in front of their home ( I suggested noodles, but they went with stick food ). They sell from 17:00 - 20:00 every day while passerby's stop for a bite after work. They generate an extra ฿500 a day for the family. It may not seem much to most of us, but that ฿500 is what is helping them to survive. You can most certainly do it if you apply some thought into it. Once you've given yourself some time to think of the different avenues and see solutions you will become more relaxed and confident about your situation.

Or...If for some reason you need to physically be in your country to maintain your pension, then move here to Thailand and return to your country to once a year to maintain the pension. Get a multiple reentry before leaving just in case. If it were me and I was hell bent on doing this, I'd look into getting an alternative address in your home country such as a friend or mailbox shop and register your address there for your pension. Get your child's Thai citizenship in order. Project your monthly/annual financial scheme with at least a 10% buffer, and methodically layout a fail-proof plan. Most important, be honest with yourself with the numbers. If the numbers don't fit, then you'll have to scrap the idea. You're the only one that can resolve this issue, personally I think it can be done with a little creative thinking.

What is the (is there) maximum amount of time/months a person can be out of Thailand before returning on a multiple re-entry permit? Thank you

Thank you for the concise clarity

Just curious Is a multiple re-entry possible for this Visa Extension Based Upon Retirement? Can this visa extension based upon retirement be acquired with a 30 day On Arrival Visa?

I wouldn't know about implants, though I had a couple crowns done at Grace Dental, Nimmam area by Dr Sahatpho about ฿15000 each. Thay have a CEREC there and top tier dental work. Never go cheap on dental work