JGV

They won't be interested until it is time to renew and then a problem may arise forcing you to leave or look for an alternative method

Shootings and gun related crimes reflect the level of sickness in a society - sickness - mental health and also indicates how irresponsible the government is at tackling the problem

The liberals and the disadvantaged better prepare for anarchy and civil war if the Democrats win in November because he isn't going to pack his bags - he views himself as king and he is just buying some more support from the Military Complex to maintain his grip on power - this is a reality check and the streets will be paved in blood come the end of year - And the rest of the world must stop sucking up to him Isolate him or another world War is possible Remember the 20's and 30's in germany - same old story Nationalism, Ethnic isolation and power grabbing - same old song

You couldn't make this up could u I think it is time to change the tourism minister and appoint a chimp at the dusit Zoo

Increased numbers is irrelevant It's about spending money here and increased arrivals from China don't make up for high spending Europeans who are going elsewhere - Thai blindness and deafness isn't helping the empty hotels and bars

At the local high school where i live using a  stick on females bottoms was a routine  punishment for being late  the teacher seemed to enjoy his role

Retired Ajarn

Chonburi

There is no evidence that the death penalty is a deterrant so to use it is a pure emotional response - vengeance which has no place in a society that is caring, compassionate and free of draconian measures - the armed robbery is a response to wanting material things that others have and robbers don't have

Deal with the have nots in a fair minded way and these incidents will become history

Clearly wanting to encourage foreigners to use agents and pay excessive fees to increase the wealth of officials who issue work permits

Agent

if you have the cash the agent is the method they love - easyfor you and they want it - debate over - win win

30 days Jomtien but be careful of the 2 months before application Very rigidly enforced recently

Jomtien is getting stricter The having the 800k 2 months before Retirement visa now strictly enforced even if you have 800,000 for 11 months of year I was short by 3 weeks and visa renewal refused and I have been here over 20 years - not interested in Pound falling like a stone Just want foreign exchange in THai bank

Because of problems with the english pound and my British bank after about 15 years I may have to leave the country in October when my Current visa runs out . Could someone briefly guide me through options available - tourist visa, getting a new retirement later + where to leave to and info about that place - After 15 years not making visa runs and aged 65 the prospect of starting again is somewhat daunting - help please Oh and inally if I went to Malaysia Penang how much would it cost all round - cheap guest house, travel, food  etc Thanks

Re entry permit Do you know how much that is

Thanks

JGV

I have the retirement visa Plan a short holiday to Vietnam

What do I need Transit Visa?

JGV

Years ago I used the train from Penang to Hat Yai and that stopped at the border

Multiple entry tourist visa How does that work?

Apologies for all this but in view of the disastrous exchange rate of the pound it is getting serious about my ability to continue to put enough money in THai banks to get the 1 year retirement visa - one I have had for 10+ years

JGV

Considering alternatives

Thanks

So after getting the extension for 30 days I then leave and go to Malaysia and then re-enter at the Satun border a couple of days later thus re-starting another 60 day

What is the maximum visits in one year allowed ?

JGV

Could someone tell me the length of tourist visas and can you get extension beyond 2 months and how long must you remain outside Thailand before re-entering

Posted before but can't find

JGV

I am on a retirement visa and have been for a decade but in view of the poor exchange rate am considering alternatives as I now have insufficent funds (800,000Baht total)

Can someone explain simply what alternatives do I have including leaving Thailand and then re-entering?

Tourist visas and maximum period available and limits on when you can re-enter

THanks John

Could I get a concise picture of the METV including how long you must stay out for you can re-enter

I havea 1 year Retirement but the falling pound is making me think about 6months here six months elsewhere

Advice please

JGV

Any music shops in Pattaya Looking for a mic stand for piano or table

Thanks

JGV

Where can I find a strong cantilever lamp in Pattaya area

Thanks in advance Looking to pay 1000 Baht+

JGV