DrHoneydew

I'm open to staying somewhere new. What's the quickest way to do a land run from Patong area? Don't mind flying to another country and coming back through a land crossing either... like Laos, but I've done that a couple times in years past already.

I read on a website which offers ED visas, that you may apply if you are 49 or under. Does this imply you cannot get an ED visa after 49? I couldn't imagine why not, so thought I'd ask even though that website seems to clearly suggest this is the rule. I'm going top try to get a fight visa (BJJ), but a bit of a bummer if I couldn't continue studies in the next few years just because I hit 50 later this year. Even the first belt, a blue belt, in BJJ can take a couple/three years to earn.

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Don't I need to apply for that in mt home country and wait for processing etc? I'm in Thailand now. Need to leave by Mar 6

They denied their reentry, but said they could 'fix it' for 1000 baht

I have stayed here for about 10 months or so I think at this point using border runs to Cambodia. You can buy a ticket at the visa office next to the Jomtien immigration office. They drive you and a few others to Cambodia and return in minutes, never a hassle. I have seen IO ask 2 guys for 1000BHT one trip though, stating their next visa run should have been by air as they already used up their land crossing for the year. One of those guys was not actually in that situation though, but 'fined' none the less. My intent now is to stay for another full year. I would like to get some medical work done that needs to happen in multiple sessions every 6-8 weeks. By the sounds of it, no only might I have some difficulty this time but doing this for another full year will likely fail? I'd hate to buy personal items, such as an expensive bike if one day I might get denied return and never be able to recover it, lose condo deposit etc.

Title says it all: Flying out and back to get a fresh no-visa arrival stamp. Not sure what that's formally called. I haven't done this before as when I fly out, I usually return several months or a year later. How long do I need to stay out of country before coming back to get a new 45 day stamp? Would like to do this a couple times in 2023. Thanks

Done! Thanks.

Thanks all. I've been staying in a hotel for a month. Not sure if they would have reported my stay or not. (small hotel run by someone who just turned 20).. how should I proceed at immigration when they ask for residence paperwork? The month I paid for at the hotel ends tomorrow. I want to go to another town on Phuket after immigration and find a new place. What are they going to expect from me paperwork wise aside from passport/copies/photos?

First time here. Need to extend soon. I know the process from doing it many time in other cities. Any tips for Patong? Where. to get photocopies, pictures, where is the office, tips for the local office (ie: Jomtien is VERY busy, so pointless to go unless there before it opens) etc.

How's the mobile internet speeds and reliability on Samui?

Phi Phi is near Krabi, correct? Would I be better off staying in Krabi and taking a boat for some RnR? How about snorkeling in Krabi itself?

Agreed & aware. I'm lightly curious if its even a possibility or if I should just forget the idea completely. I have had more than a couple Thai folks tell me about their new condo they just bought and are renting on AirBnB etc, talking about what a great deal it will be once they sell. The latest, after asking for some intel on a condo I just rented for a couple weeks, is the owner expects to rent it out for 15K/m during high season and maybe 12K in low. She's paying teh bank 20K/m in mortgage and all the other costs that go along with condos on top. It's a negative cash flow gamble that she'll be able to sell one day. I asked her about those expectations and she was excited to tell me the building was 80% sold after just 4 years!! (oof). My view is that it should have been sold out well before now if she ever expects to sell for a profit. Why buy hers for a premium when they can pick up a new unit for the regular price, or perhaps even discounted because of all the unsold inventory. Unless ALL the pool view sell out and the only units left are parking lot view & low level. I shake my head at just about every deal I hear about. My thoughts were it may be something to consider if someday I stumble across a cash flow positive unit in an area that I could expect it to regularly rent. Probably a unicorn, but I'm not particularly spending time looking either. Would pick one up if the situation was right.

Considering coming to Samui for a month. Any suggestions of the best areas to live? Ideally walking distance to good snorkeling & beach. Newer condo. Gym. Supermarkets etc. Does that exist? Cheers

Any recommended groups?