smily

Thanks for the responses. 

I have the covid extension stamp under consideration and to return to immigration on the 24th June. I may have to leave Thailand before this date. 

Can I leave with this stamp without overstay? 

3 hours ago, mxer90 said:

 

Not today, but I went on Wednesday. No embassy letter needed 

 

I went today to Jomtien. No problem. No letter needed. Don't know why they are asking in Si Racha. 

I went to Si Racha immigration today for extension. They said I needed embassy letter. Has anyone been to Jomtien today? Can you confirm no letter needed? 

Have great sausages and a good selection of different choices at Bamboo cafe. Hua Thanon. 

14 hours ago, Gulfsailor said:

Is there any update on this? Did you make the trip Smily with parking at the border? I'm considering doing the same next week with the family. Too much hassle taking the car over to Penang, when a train goes every hour. But would like to know for sure there is a secure parking area at the border as we'll be 5 days on Penang. And what are the distances to walk (parking - Thai immigration - Malay immigration - Pedang B train station on Malay side)? Thanks!

Hi,  Yes I did the journey last week. I arrived at the border and asked where can park. They let me park inside the border control area on Thailand side and just asked for tip. Gave the security guard 500b and left car there for 2 days.

No problems. Not that many spaces there but it did seem like there was another car park across the road. Very quick through border, barely no traffic there, got motorbike taxi to the train station for 50b. Was about 1km. Train leaves every hour up until 9.15pm last one. Takes two hours to butterworth. Then get shuttle bus from butterworth to ferry to georgetown.

Last 20km drive to padang besar has some small roads and a few turns so good to have sat nav. My phone internet was playing up so got lost a few times. 

I registered on Foursquare a long time ago. Now my business shows on the map for apple. I assume they take the data from there and update every so often. They also have other partner sites as mentioned earlier where they take the information from. 

Ok cool. Thanks very much for the info. 

Thanks for the info.

To be honest I would prefer to park at Thai Border and take a bus or train. A lot less hassle.

I was thinking about pedang besar as the train st is there with commuter train every 1-2 hours to Butterworth,.

My main concern will be if there is a good secure parking area or not and how much it would cost? If anyone has any info on that would be good. 

Hi,

I am considering visa run to Penang next month by car. I understand its too complicated to bring car into Malaysia, so was thinking about parking at Pedang Besar and taking the train.

Has anybody done this route before? Do they have a secure overnight parking area at the border?

If doing this route also looking for people to share the journey, costs etc. 

Thanks

Yes i think what i was wanting to get was a new 1 year multi entry visa.

This can only be obtained as far as I am aware after you have a single entry 3 month visa. 

I am the shareholder in the company but work permit expiring in Juluy seems to be an issue. Maybe just have to get another 3 months then get new work permit and then back again in July for 1 year. 

I currently have a 3 month Non B visa issued in Penang in January. I changed from Non O to Non B at that time as divorced recently.

Now I want to get 1 year extension again in Penang but accountants are saying its not possible without work permit valid for at least 8 months. My work permit expires in July and my 3 months expires in April. 

Is this correct?

Any ways around this?

Yes found the place. Very good service at reasonable rates. about 100-150 to fix each fan and he advised it would be too much for certain ones. Seems to fix all electronics. 

Would recommend this place for any one needing electronic repairs.

Thanks Eva. will give it a try.

Hi Guys,

I have several broken fans. are there any shops anywhere on Samui that repairs fans?

Thanks

Hi,

Does anyone know if there are any proper big game fishing trips in Samui? Not the tourist sightseeing ones.

Thanks

Clicking on the businesses listed it brings up reviews for booking.com and foursquare for restaurants. I might try registering on foursquare see if that helps at all. I did see one restaurant that had trip advisor reviews listed directly in the maps. Its a really nice feature with the reviews there.

I am wondering if Chinese are using this or what are they using. Always see them walking around looking at their phone as if they are checking a restaurant location and walk directly into certain restaurants.

Hi Jimmy, yes just curios how other businesses are listed. Many hotels and few restaurants in Samui listed.

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know the process for listing a business on Apple maps in Thailand?

When I go to add business on https://mapsconnect.apple.com/business/ui/addPlace Thailand is not available as an option.

Looking on the maps app there are several local places listed.

Thanks

Got the iphone 5c screen replaced at Mnet beside Makro. 1900 baht including glass and lcd. Good job. Lot cheaper than booths in Tesco.

Surat Thani Sunset

Thai style fixing electric lines

Sanam Phru Chaweng, Koh Samui on 30 Apr 2016. (by the lake)

Tickets for this are free available from super pro gym in chaweng or phetch buncha stadium.

Thanks guys, I will check these out.

Hi,

Does anyone know of any swimming lessons or classes available on Samui for a 5 yr old?

Thanks