jimbeam1

hi,

I opened an account at Bangkok Bank, on toutist visa. Went in with girlfriend, I used her parents address. She had to show her id, also stand as guarantor. Came out with bank book + atm card. The whole process took about 20mins.

jb1

Hi,

I came over last year, with Eva, flying out of Heathrow. When I got to the checking desk they were not going to let me board without an onward ticket, I told them that Travel Centre, did infact phone Eva to make sure before booking. They got on the phoneand all was ok. Some anxious moments. It is worth asking when you book your flight. Just for peace of mind. I have an Non Imm O retirment Visa.

Best wishes. jb1

Hi. Getting back to tonights game. Does anyone know what time it is being televised?

Cheers jb1

Hi

I got my first retirment visa last year in Korat. They didn't ask to see my UK criminal record report?

jb1

Once again thanks guys. The 800,000 in bank is in order and yes I do live in Korat Province. I will take the advice and go early though just in case.

Many Thanks jb1

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your replies. I will be applying on the basis of 800,000 in Thai bank. Which has been in place since I first applied for retirment visa last year. So do I read correct that I do not need letter from British Embassy, for proof of income. As this would be difficult as I am not in reciept of a pension.

My girlfriend said that the guy did ask for letter from UK Embassy + letter from Thai Bank. Sorry if I am being a pain, but if I can I am trying to avoid an unnecessary trip to Bangkok.

Cheers jb1

Hi All,

My Non Immigration O retirment Visa expires on 25 March. As i was at Immigration today in Korat for 90 days stamp, I asked the guy what I needed to do to get a 1year extention. He said that I would need to go to my Embassy in Bangkok to get a letter?

My question is can anyone tell me what papers are required for extention. Also when would I need to apply.

Cheers jb1

Having lived in a Village in Korat for the last year. I am not suprised that food poisoning is becoming a major problem. It is prepared outside using unclean utensils, on unclean surfaces and when ready is laid out uncovered. The only time that a fly is swept away is when it is sitting on a piece of food that someone want to eat. I think even if the schools started a food hygine programe now , it would take at least two generations for it to have any affect. Having said that, I am quite selective of what I eat and I do drink the rain water. But have never had any problems.

jb1

Hi,

The Canon Pixma MP 145 is an all in one printer, copy and scanner. I have seen them in the IT centre Korat for 2700 bt with tanks. Thinking of getting one myself. Try google.

jb1

I thought the original post, was that the ban was on Gas Stations selling alcohol. Hey every little helps. No mention of bars, 7/11s or restaurants

Sorry I should have read on. Hey Ho, it is los!

jb1

I thought the original post, was that the ban was on Gas Stations selling alcohol. Hey every little helps. No mention of bars, 7/11s or restaurants

Hi, If it's what the Doctors here call heamology fever, I had it last June. Was in hospital for two days on a drip, + two blood tests a day. Not nice at all. I still get spells of dizziness. Take advice, use plenty of Mozzie repellant. I live near Phimia (Korat)

jb1

Is there information available as to which currency they will be borrowing in? I hope it's Baht this time.

Hi,

I read on MSN that they were going to the World bank, to ask for 2 Billion US Dollars.

jb1

Hi all,

I live near Chuam Phung a little town in korat province. I went to the local Amphur Office today, with girlfriend, her father and the local council chief from our village. Hoping to get the yellow book. Only to be told that as I am not married, it is not possible for me to obtain. I was under the impression that you did not have to be married to be able to get yellow book. Does anyone know the answer married or not?

I have looked in the Yellow Tabien Bahn Thread but could not find the answer.

Cheers jb1

Hi,

A friend of mine is coming over at Easter. He sent me an email saying that he could get a direct flight from the UK with Thai Air for £484.00. He went to Flight Center to book. They told him that they no longer use Thai Air as they are in trouble!

jb1

7 students killed when their vehicle smashed by train

Buri Ram: -- Seven students were killed and many others were injured when their vehicle was cut into two by a speeding train Wednesday afternoon.

Police said the accident happened at 4 pm at the train crossing in Ban Nong Saeng village in Tambon Lamplaimas of Buri Ram's Lamplaimas distirct.

Police said the truck, which was modified into a student vehicle, was cut into two parts by the Bangkok-Si Sa Ket train.

-- The Nation 2009-01-15

Hi,

We went past the scene, shortly after it happened. It was on a crossing in Lam Plai Mat. The driver of the Bus was a woman. She aparrantly had an argument with her husband so she decided to drive the Bus. She had her young daughter in the cab with her, which was completly ripped from the chasis, taking the full impact of the train. When she tried to jump the barrier as it was coming down. She and her daughter were killed instantly. The passanger part of the bus was thrown about 20 meters down the track killing the seven + we are told 23 injured many with loss of limbs. As far as I can make out they were all aged from 4 to 5 yrs. A truly terrible incident

jb1

Hi All,

I am driving from Korat To Hua Hin tomorrow. Does anyone know if there is much traffic on the roads?

Merry Christmas All.

jb1

I use Ipstar through TOT, and most of my (if not all) my e-mail traffic is between here (Thailand) and the U.S. I am having no problems.

Hi All,

I'm using TOT ipstar. Been having problems with download speed all week. Only another 3 months to go, then i'm out of contract. Yippeee

jb1

For the last week, every time I want to go back to a previous page the command is not accepted.

The green 'back' button works on every other sire but not Thaivisa.

I am also getting,only on Thaivisa, in the spaces on the page where adverts would be the 'cannot be displayed' notice.

Seems very strange to me.

Is it the site or my computer?

I am getting the same problem. Using IE, think i'll take a look at firefox.

jbi

Hi,

I recieved a Xmas card today. Posted on the 4th of December. Am living near Phimi Korat Province.

Cheers. jb1

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a website that I can download Xmas cards from, to Email back home. I have tried icq but they go to junk mail. Also The Snow Dog, hotmail just will not send it.

As I can not send card. I would just like to wish all. A very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cheers jb1

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Hello girlx,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have tried Hipster and it's ok. I think I will have to take a better look at Annoy later. Couldn't find the Xmas section. It looks like a cool site though.

Cheers jb1

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a website that I can download Xmas cards from, to Email back home. I have tried icq but they go to junk mail. Also The Snow Dog, hotmail just will not send it.

As I can not send card. I would just like to wish all. A very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cheers jb1

Bus loads of police left Sisaket in a large convoy, heading for Bkk, this morning. If this is happening through throughout the region, there should be a massive police pesence in the city by tomorrow.

Why Sisaket?

Sisaket is far away and in Isaan country. Isn't that where the Thaksin loyalists all live?

Maybe that means they will be willing to do something against the yellow shirts.

What's wrong with police forces from neighbouring cities?

One could assume that these are border police and likely to be more willing to fight with BKK women and children.

Hi

My Girlfriends brother is a cop in Surin. He was sent to Bangkok on Friday. I know for sure he would rather be with us cutting rice right now.

jb1

Hi All

On reading this thread, I think most people feel the same and are spot on. I live here in Thailand and want to stay. But the currnt exchange rate is not helping. I am running out of usable funds in the bank, with the rate as it now is I'm not keen on trsnsfering sterling to baht.

Does anyone know Ms Phornsiri Manoharn's Email address. Maybe she should read this thread. It's not just about tourists is it? It also concerns Expats. I have freinds in the uk, who I would like to come and visit. Some who would like to come over are thinking again, not just because of the exchange, also because of the current economic climate back home. Oh well at least we have plenty of rice.

Cheers jb1

You need Passport, visa details, better if you have g/f or wife. Go along to Immigration office. Fill in form, I forget which one, I think it might be application to stay. Plus photograph. Two hundred Baht please.

jb1