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Many thanks for your replies - I think next time in we will have a couple of days up in HCMC to apply for the Non O.

I wish I could apply for a Non O multiple entry in Glasgow as this would defiantly be the best option for us but alas.....

The visa process and requirements are really getting harder here, I hope my retirement plans can still be realised, as we have property in Thailand - my wife has gone through the full UK visa system and now has British Citizenship and passport, the process was not easy and its almost poetic that Thailand are now making things difficult. I only hope that they see sense and relax some of the new requirements if credible alternatives are already in place (medical insurance for instance).

First off apologies if this topic has been covered already ......

My multiple entry Non-Immigrant 'O' (marriage) visa runs out in November. I have looked into applying for a new Non 'O' visa as per normal from the Thai London embassy, but I have been directed to the new online Thai visa website (thaievisa.go.th), when I look for a non-Immigrant type "O" visa this is not shown as an option, the only option that comes up is a Long Stay O-A visa. 

My wife is Thai and we have property here but also in the UK so we split our time between the two, I am still working (not in Thailand) so not yet retired (I am 50 though). As I am still working I am not a long stay person, I only stay around 30 days per time, but I want the Non O as to purchase items & for my Thai driving license etc. so of course need a non-immigrant visa for these. 

Am I missing something or is this correct that the standard multiple entry Non 'O' (marriage) is no longer available? 

I also see that the O-A visa comes with a load of new requirements (medical cover) - I have full international BUPA cover with my work (even when I am in Thailand) which is far more that what the Non O-A requirement states, but BUPA is not on their list!

Thanks in advance 

Gulf air charge about 1500THB for a set of clubs no matter if your under your allowed luggage weight. This happened to me a few months ago, I was even flying business class and under my weight allowance with the clubs but they still charged me. I complained but they said thats the rules, its the last time I will fly the.

Singapore Airline = No charge

I wouldn’t have thought the Egyptian Embassy in BKK would accept applications by post. I have been there several times to get business visa's (for UK passport holders you get a tourist visa at the airport - banks / money changers by immigration US$15). The BKK Egyptian embassy is very basic as you could imagine. However its always been hassle free, passport in 1 day pick up the next.

I have seen agents putting in multiple passports when I have been there so I guess it can be done - don't know where or what agencies though.

My wife went to Cairo last year (she has UK & Thai passport) took her 1 hour to get through immigration because they did not believe her UK passport was real! And that was with a meet & assist service....

Hope you get the visa ok & enjoy the pointy things (p.s. it hot just now 37 degC) Even after 2 years working in Cairo they are still fantastic to see. Oh as small warning the air pollution is like Beijing on a bad day........... well its Cairo

I was stopped for speeding in January (1st!) just outside of Phuket island on a straight section of duel carrage way. I was done at 125kmh by a radar and stopped about 1 to 2km further on. I was fined 200 bhat, which all things concidered was ok. There were several others that had been caught speeding and we were all fined on the spot.

I'm sure that just after New Year and spending so much of their hard earned money had nothing to do with the fines!

Acording to the Bangkok Post today...

UBC bows to military pressure, agrees to censorship

Bangkok Post reporters

The Thaksin Shinawatra interview with CNN on its weekly Saturday evening Talk Asia show will not be seen in Thailand.

Thailand's main pay-TV provider said yesterday it would block an interview with deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that CNN plans to run this evening. UBC spokeswoman Kantima Kunjara told the AFP news agency that they will not air it because of a request by the Council for National Security (CNS).

"Since the CNS has asked for cooperation from the broadcasting media not to broadcast statements from former prime minister Thaksin, UBC will cooperate and will not broadcast his interview," she said.

The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) plans to replay the interview at the clubhouse on Monday.

In a letter sent to members yesterday, the FCCT expressed "deep disappointment" with UBC's decision to block excerpts of the interview, made in Singapore on Jan 15.

The FCCT decided to send a letter of concern to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont on Jan 16 because it considered UBC's action "regardless of on whose direction it was taken," to be "unnecessary and improper interference".

In the letter to Gen Surayud, FCCT president Ian Williams noted that the prime minister "made much of the importance of an open and responsible press" during an address to the FCCT on Nov 7.

"We hope that you will take steps to uphold this position, and also do everything in your power to promote a balanced debate in all the media about Thailand and its present situation," he added.

The FCCT president said the "attempt at censorship casts the Thai authorities in a poor light, and is in many ways pointless" as the interview had been reproduced in a number of publications and on several websites, and was available on YouTube.

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders said: "Censoring or blocking news or information carried by any media does not prevent the information's existence, and those who want to have access to it usually succeed."

Thanks to all who wrote, I thought it was just me! I got TOT Ipsatar 3 months ago and it was fine (not UK MB speed but good enough). Now its so slow, as others have said I cant even get google mail. I hope that the line will get better soon as this is not worth the money at the moment.

I moved to Thailand in July with my wife (we lived in the UK for over 10 years). I work in the oil industry 1 month working away and 1 month off. The old tourist visa was great for me, no worries! Had to re-think now, anyway I plan to go to Singapore early Jan to try to get a type O multi-entry.... Hopefully it will go ok, my wife had duel Thai/Brit passports & we have British marriage certificate. Any further advice? Will let you know how it goes...

Here's an odd ball one:

I live in Thailand but I work in abroad (not UK) on a rotation basis I also spend just less than 180 days in Thailand/year. I pay tax in the country I work in (circa 20%) through the company, however, I get paid into my UK bank. I have declared non-resident status in the UK and I am in Thailand on a non immigrant type O (marriage visa). Am I liable to further tax either in the UK or Thailand? Thanks

I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but here goes (again?). We have just moved from the UK to Thailand but left our Labrador dog with relatives in the UK. My wife and I both really want to bring our dog here as he is a member of our family. Has anyone got any advice as to how we should go about doing this, what company to use or avoid? Any help / advice is appreciated.

Thanks