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Thanks for the info. Does the minivan only stop in the top left hand corner of your map? How can you get from there to the town centre? Are there songtails or grab or do you have to use motorbike taxis @KhunLA

Yes we have been before but drove before.

Many thanks. I am planning to get the train to Prachaup and the mini van back to Hua Hin due to the infrequent train times.

I know you can catch the train but the times aren't that convenient. Does anyone know how often minivans or buses travel between the two places. Secondly, what time do they start each day? Lastly, is it possible to get a minivan from Prachaup Kiri Khan to Hua Hin airport? Thanks in advance.

@Paul CattonGood to hear from you Paul. We are still in CM and will be here most of December apart from a few days -Hua Hin trip planned. Be good to see you and Opal. Will you be moving here permanently in December?

But I am based in Thailand. (resident)..... so I don't think a UK policy would cover me.

Many thanks for the helpful response. I contacted AA Insurers earlier today, as we have our car and house insurance through them.

I am planning to buy an annual worldwide travel insurance policy from Thailand. However, I don't seem to be able to see a comparison website like we have in the UK. Is there one in Thailand? Secondly, as regards pre-existing conditions, how far back can they go for it to be excluded? Can something 10+ years ago be counted as a pre-existing condition? Some quotes state about pre-existing conditions but there is no timeline given. Lastly, it would be interesting to hear about good and bad insurers from members own personal experiences with insurance companies, who are bad, who are good, etc. Many thanks in advance

I also saw this in a quote I did . As regards pre existing conditions, is there a time period I wonder? How long can the pre-existing condition go back for it to be excluded?

Update. I went to the court and there was a very helpful guy. He said I can claim for unfair dismissal due to the fact that the notice I received as less than that states in the contract and of course my holiday pay hasn't been paid. I knew both of these things already. However, he did say that NGOs aren't required to pay severance pay as they aren't profit making entities. He did say, if I could prove that they make money, then it would be possible. This seems quite illogical as NGOs aren't supposed to make a profit. Of course they could invest funds and make a profit but many small ones wouldn't engage in this type of transaction. I found it quite weird and ironic that because they don't make a profit they are excluded. He did not tell me anywhere in Thai Law where it states this and I have searched high and low, and cannot find such an exclusion. However, bizarrely he said I should include the claim for severance but they aren't obliged to pay it. Hence, I wrote to the ILO (UN) and am awaiting their response.

@Gumballl 100 employees in a company at one time. If all leave within a year that's 100% turnover on the 100. But what happens if each employee lasts only 3 months. Then 400 have left despite you only having a workforce of 100 at any given time. Got it? It is possible.

Not for visa purposes. It's a question of whether when working for a NGO and being paid a salary as opposed to expenses that it's allowable to have a volunteering visa and a work permit or do you need a normal visa that allows you to work (whatever visa that may be that allows you to be paid a salary) and of course the accompanying visa. In short, is it against the rules to be paid a salary on a voluntary visa as the rules refer to expenses.

It's a generic question (not for me specifically at the moment) as I thought reading the voluntary visa rules it implies that you can only be paid expenses not a salary. If you are to be paid a salary, I thought the NGO would give you a normal working visa and work permit as opposed to a volunteering visa and a work permit. I hope that clarifies the distinction I am referring to. Thanks again

Thanks @BritTimwhat sort of salary would classify as limited? Presumably lying about a salary to Immigration officers would be a big issue.

I have tried searching online but alas I cannot find anything specific on this. I understand that as a volunteer you can only be paid minimal expenses to cover housing. My understanding is that you cannot earn a salary. If so, is there a ceiling on expenses? Thanks in advance.

@Rsteeltjemany thanks for sharing, very useful. @mania I was VERY clear, this question related to applying for one in CM. Why would you reply about the USA? Please READ and keep the thread specific. Thank you, MODS please keep things on track, thank you.

To save time and not go all the way to the main government driving centre I thought I would ask the question here as to what the requirements are. I did see a post back from 2010 when I searched but it didn't seem to list all the documents that are required. Has an members got one recently and can you adivse the cost and requirements. This is for Chiang Mai. Thanks in advance.

Yes in Chiang Mai your wife must also be present, I expect that is the case at all offices.

I will, and it will be 2 not 3 which is better. ???? thanks to you and others confirming that the reporting date is 90 days from when you report in person, not the reporting date I currently have stamped. ????

It's more I am thinking will some eagle eyed officer see exceeded my set reporting date and didn't report. Regardless, I have my answer thanks all. I shall go a couple of days later than the reported date for my next two reports and that will take me past my departure date. Useful info, thanks all.

but I will be out of the country having failed to report on the due date.

I agree, I don't like to leave anything open to a chance of a black mark. I am ultra-cautious hence my question today. I will report a couple of days after each due date in September and December to bridge the 2 day shortfall, which will negate the need for a third visit. Thanks all

which was exactly my thinking.

Sorry I should have made it clear in my original post, it relates to reporting in person, you are quite correct.

Many thanks @DrJack54 @DrJoy @Lite Beer I have always reported in or before my due date before. However, I noticed if I stick to my exact she dates for the next two cycles it will take me to March 4th. However, I will leave the country on March 6th, hence the initial question. Out of interest if my sue date was March 4th and I didn't report but left the country on March 6th without completing my 90 day reporting would that be a problem, and count as having failed to report on time?