Korat Kiwi

Tourist visas are not free. The printout from the Thai Embassy in Wellington NZ is correct. Visa exempt / visa on arrival is free. 2 different visas.

My gut feeling is that the IO knows full well how the system via an agent works. As there are perceived back handers, perhaps the IO does not want this to stop? I agree with another post, apply for a non O visa back in your home country and follow up with the Retirement side of it on your return. Maybe via a different office.

No reason why not. My missus has Thai and Belgium passports. She was using Belgium one in order to get into NZ easier. When we came back to Thailand she initially used the Belgium one but switched back on one of my visa runs to Vientiane. So it's possible.

My last and only scam to date revolved around PayPal. Long story short: Won an online auction. Guy wanted payment via PayPal. I didn't have a PayPal account but was told easy to open. Started the process to join. Received email stating all good. Then another email stating Seller had incorrectly put sale price with additional transportation charges. Requested that I pay the whole amount then will be refunded transportation fee. Contacted 'real' PayPal and found it was a scam. Seems like nothing is safe these days.

Like BE88 suggested. Has the Chinese population increased in the area since you were away?

Most likely last year's stock being sold to unsuspecting tourists... Yes hansum man, Thai beer always taste like this!

Way too many regardless of the time of year. One of the reasons why I stay home during 'silly season'.

Yes, the forward assist bolt. 5.56mm round and a very lightweight rifle. Good for close combat not much else. I never got use to the sound of the spring in the butt as it reloaded. Horrible twang sound. Sounded like a toy. The old SLR, now that at 7.62mm had a bit more of a whack. Damn heavy though. Not really suited to close combat but was used. I like the sound of this new laser weapon. If it does as its portrayed then if I was the enemy, I'd be very worried.

I also believe that there is no actual allocation of overhead bin space, however you would think it logical to store your kit above your seat. Safety or security blog say to store it above the opposite seat so you can keep an eye on it. I've seen people but their kit in the first available bin, which I think only exacerbates the problem further along. On the odd occasion that a bin directly above my seat is full then I look to put my kit 'forward' of that position, so I don't have to 'fight' to get to it when deplaning. Not 'really' a problem.

Sounds a right biatch at Immigration. Probably on a power trip. I'd likely go to different IO and ask questions. As the stamp says 9 May then that's when she has to be out by. What does the extra paper say? I hate when they force you to sign something that's not in your native language. That's just wrong. Who knows what it says. Or go see a visa agent... They probably have come across this before. They give a lot of advise for free too.

Cheers for that.... I was thinking second hand as in used, not new!

Back in the mid to late 80s, several Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) in the NZ Army were pushing creatine. Mostly for those doing weight training but was available to anyone. Can't remember the costs from back then but it wasn't expensive.

I don't understand the meaning of this post, can someone please enlighten me.

Initially he said he slipped... So he was aiming for her head? Guilty as charged your honour.

If you drive at whatever speed you feel like, then you are a total idiot. Maybe one day you'll become a statistic like all the other idiots that think they own the road. The fact you don't pay speeding tickets further emphasises your lack of understanding of what rules and regulations mean. Don't come crying when some speed freak takes you out. I only hope others don't suffer from your apparent 'give a damn' attitude.

Call a spade a spade. The dumb fakr did it. Now he's sorry! Sorry he got caught. Did the crime... Do the time. And none of the alleged BS. Too much of this PC bull dust floating about in today's society. Man up, fess up whatever you want to call it. I have more respect for someone who admits their mistakes than a plonker full of excuses.

Early days washing clothes in a copper and using a mangle to get rid of excess water.

Having or not having a vehicle is nowt to do with offering advice. We all like to have an ale or 2. Sometimes it can extend to even more. Your point that if the police smell beer on your breath, you could be in trouble suggests then that it would be wiser to take a taxi. Best safe than sorry? I don't know how many times we hear on Traffic Police shows (TV) when people are stopped at Booze Bus checkpoints, "I've only had a couple". Then go on to blow double or triple the limit. Good that you know your limits, but over here I'd be extra safe/cautious. Any accident occurs where they smell alcohol, you're for the high jump....forget insurance. STAY SAFE

Let the carnage begin! 7 deadly days on the roads.

Family car, could fit 6 kids in it for when we had to go to church on Sundays. As we got older, some were relegated to the boot. Wouldn't get away with that now. Standard Vanguard Phase 2

My dream car as a lad: The closest I ever got to one was when it nearly ran me over on a 10 speed.

Don't see many of these about now... even in NZ

100E Prefect. My 1st car! I actually wanted a Hillman Super Minx but my father said it was too big for me! I was not happy. Tried to clean the fuel pump, big mistake. Muck metal fell apart when taking off the top cap. Should have got the Minx

Listening to the radio on Sunday after going to church: Spike Milligans: BadJelly the Witch TV programmes: Petticoat Junction Green Acres The Dick Emery show Beverly Hillbillies UFO Bonanza Gunsmoke The Big Valley Daniel Boone The High Chapperell Iron Horse The Virginian Get Smart Hogan's Heroes Bewitched I Dream of Jeannie The Flying Nun

I agree, not on my bucket list either. I went to Karachi once for business. On my return, I told the boss that I'd resign before ever going back there. Dirty, stinking rubbish hole. I found no redeeming qualities at all in that place.