PJ71

scraping ice of the windows, that's nothing. when i was a boy we lived in a shoe and used to fight with the rich kids just to smell the food off their breath.

wow - that's not good. tbh tho i'm surprised electrocutions are not more common here, the wiring is a joke.

The info is not accurate, first hand reports ( recent ) are much better.

It's never been a requirement at Savanakhet.

It proves you've entered the country legally. Normally the an behind the window gives back the forms he does not want, he kept the copy of entry visa so i assume he wanted it.

Most of the foreigners i have seen at Thai consulates in asia have been other asians. over the years i'd guess out of the people i've seen it's been max 5% farangs.

I live in rural Thailand and love it, don't know if i would have 40 years ago tho. Nowadays you can get almost anything delivered in a couple of days that you can't find locally and having FO makes life good for communication and media options.

Non O - hotels in Savankhet - 4800 - gas - 2500 - visa fee 5000 - food / drinks / misc - 4/5K Total = 18K +/- Extension fee - 1900 multiple re-entry permit - 3800 bung for Poo Yai Baan - 1000 Total = 7K +/- 2.5 times the price / 100% less stress / 100% less faffing about. For me it's Non O at Savanakhet every time, to each their own. If i was not a regular traveller i'd probably do the extension but....

Only place went to eat was Loas Riverside i think it was call, as the name suggests right on the river, nice place to sit and have a few beers as the sun drops. Some of the views can be spectacular depending on sunset.

Incorrect, a KR2 is proof from the amphur that the marraige is still valid, nothing to do with a name change. Also been to get Non O at Savankhet many times, not once asked for KR2, but for marriage extension it was one of the 100,000,000,000,001 documents they demanded. They only open 1500-1600 ish, so from when you wake up until then what would you suggest?

Same, more than 20 years, no questions. Problem is getting the money out of Thailand, if need be.

lol - really?

I've done extensions in the past ( during covid ) so meeting the financial requirements is not the reason i went. Time wasted running about for the documents for immigration and them wanting to visit my house with Poo Yai baan ( who obviously wants a bung ) is the reason i do it. If you're frequently in and out of Thailand like myself the cost is really not much more that dealing with the immigration Gestapo.

Pretty straightforward, nothing has changed since pre-covid. All i needed was: Copy of Wifes ID Copy of Wifes tabian baan c Application form Copy of entry visa to Laos Copy of passport data page Marriage cert original 5000thb fee * one form he did ask for that's not mentioned on website and i've not been asked for before is the document for wifey to change from Thai to western name, i had a photo on my phone but got the impression he was not too concerned, will take with me next time. Dropped off in the morning, only about 20 people there, picked up next day afternoon, back in Thailand by 1500. Stayed at the new place right over the road, 4800 for 2 nights, nice place and very convenient, they've got a camera out from at embassy so you can see when the Q starts to build and pop over - handy. Very comfy beds. It's much less hassle than extensions and dealing with immigration IMO. Savanakhet is super boring, even for 48 hours, reminded me of quarantine, glad it's only once per year!

Was it not cancelled last year?

Yes, one theory is that when it creates a fuss like now, during high season, the contractor offers to get is sorted out, obviously for an additional fee.

aw, you poor thing. If others are upset by your music then what option do you have but to wear earphones?

should think so at 4m baht!

Couldn't make this up.

Easier for snowbirds, they apply for visas from their 'home country'.

3 points.

Doubt that very much, no one reduces price here when something does not sell, it's not done. Take property as an example.

Sounds like you need to contact member Richard Smith, he'll have all the answers of how it's done. I believe the process for changing all the info for the locals is much easier than what you suggest. Wifey recently got a new passport ( in P'lok ), made an appointment online, 10 minutes in office, 2 days later through the letter box - job done.

Arrange for the hotel to pick you up, might be a bit more expensive but you'll be met with your name on a signboard at the airport.

Are you suggesting you know all the failed and successful businesses in Pattaya?