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Yes. The girl from HR said that she'd have a word with Pathum Thani and see if they would be happy to do it next time. That's where my work permit comes from. I find it hard to believe that there's no way for Bangkok office to check details with Pathum Thani, if they really need to......... ..........But, then again.........555

For the past 6 years, I've used my salary to obtain my yearly Non 'O' Marriage visa extension. This has always been accepted. Today I went to CW, with my wife and a member of staff from the company's HR department. The company is very large and is based in Rangsit, Pathum Thani. I live in Don Mueang, Bangkok. It's a 15 minute commute to work. Although my papers were accepted today, I was told that I wouldn't be able to use my salary in the future because the company I work for is based in another province, and they that they (CW) can't check the company's details because it's another province. The officer suggested that I use the 400k method. My wife explained that I didn't have that amount of money. The officer then suggested to my wife that I'm hiding money from her. She also had a problem believing that we live together, even after providing the usual photos and showiing my 90 day reports. My wife only told me this after we got home. I've been extending my visa for the past 20 years, and have come to expect the worst every time I visit CW. No matter how correct my paperwork, they always find something. Post rant. My question is: Was the officer correct in demanding that if I want to use my salary for my extension, I must live in the same province as the company I work for? I can find nothing on the Immigration list of requirements.

Yeah.......I'm sure he loves his grandma and is kind to animals too. That driver and his wife did so well to stay calm during the attack. Others might have got out of the car and wiped the floor with him. Yes , yes, I know that would have been an incredibly dangerous thing to do. I hope a good kicking awaits him soon.

Tell that to the idiots that feed them in my village at Don Mueang. It started about 4 years ago with about ten pigeons, now they are in their hundreds. Where's me gun!!!! 555

Intimidate by shooting at a group of young children??? If intimidation was the intention, he could have shot into the air. He knew what he was doing. String the POS up.

I buy both Typhoo and Tetly tea bags on Lazada or Shopee Both are around 200 baht for 100 bags. No complaints, and delivered within a couple of days.

Cheddar cheese and yellow mustard.........A heady combination.

I asked the officer at my local Amphur, how long the KR2 is valid for. He said, 1 month from day of issue. However, each individual Immigration officer will apply their own rules. My wife gets a new one every year just before my extension is due.

Jodd Fair. There are a couple around Bangkok. The one I went to was near BTS station 'Pahonyothin 24' I think. The original market is at Rama 9. Definitely worth a Google. It's more of a food fair with clothes shops and small bars.

I bought a BMax B4 on Lazada around 4 months ago. Original Windows 11 pro, 6600 baht. I've had no issues with it. I spent time wandering around Zeer Rangsit, IT mall, but couldn't find anyone selling mini PC's.

He's 73 and plans to retire in a few months time. Money is not a problem for him, but he's concerned that he wouldn't get health insurance cover at his age. As I said before, he's got good health insurance with AXA, in the UK. So it seems to me that his best option would be to get them to extend cover to Thailand. I'm not sure about the Thai bank account.

I would guess that he'll probably want to do 90 days and 30+ days UK. In your opinion, is that an acceptable split?

Thanks to both of you for your advice. I'll pass it on to my friend. It sounds to me that he might find the 90 day retirement visa more useful as he intends going back to the UK for a short stay, every few months. Would there be any problem with him doing this? I know immigration frowns upon 'Back to Back' visas.

Three questions. 1. When applying for Non Imm 'O' Retirement visa, in the UK. Do you need to prove health insurance cover? 2. Does the cover need to be with a Thai insurance company? Or is it okay to use a large UK company (AXA) 3. Are either, accident or health insurance acceptable?

Just because you never heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. My wife's son dabbled with Yaa Baa when he was 16. By the time he was 20 he was diagnosed as being Paranoid Schizophrenic,as a direct consequence of drug use. He's now 26 and can look forward to a life of daily, strong medication. He's unable to function as a normal human being, even with his meds. Taking Yaa Baa was devastating for both him, and his mother.

I use the same puff pastry, with the green lable. It's available in Makro. I make my own sausage meat. 250 gms Pork mince. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs. Salt & Pepper. Mix together and let it sit for an hour. I use a golf ball size piece of sausage meat for each sausage roll. Also, sometimes I cut the roll in half, if I'm sharing with others. You can also add 1 shredded apple and 1 shredded onion to the mix. That works really well.

I'm sure I read somewhere that the price of a ticket on the Green Line must not exceed 62 baht. If that's the case, the line between Mor Chit and Ku Khot shouldn't be more than 15 baht. Still excellent value for money I reckon.

Tanks KhunLA.......very useful. The corkage charge looks okay, so I might take my own.

I know this sounds like a stupid question but, can anyone tell me if Tawangdaeng Rama 3, sells whiskey. If so, a rough idea of price per bottle. I've looked at their website but it looks like they only sell beer. I can't find any prices for spirits.

My wife is Thai. We've been married and living in Thailand for the past 18 years. My stepdaughter had a baby when she was very young. The father did a runner and has not been seen since the birth of his daughter (My granddaughter). My wife and I have taken care of our granddaughter, from just after her birth until now (She's 10). I would like to know how difficult it would be for me to adopt my granddaughter, and what, if any, are the advantages of adoption for her. I have a good, steady job with a major Thai company, WP, Non imm 'O' visa, and yellow tabien baan. Any comments would be appreciated.

Yes. I think I would pay the fine and get up-to-date asap, before applying for an extension