Issanman

How about waiting until the ID card is issued and then instead of crossing a border clear the 20K in an immigration office, regardless whether this happens before or after the 20th of March.

I'm not a lawyer, but I would expect the local Immigration to clear her overstay after paying 20K and then either giving an extension or refusing an extension and giving 7 days to leave the country.

I don't belive even by their laws they could technically deport or blacklist a half Thai (with a Thai ID), don't think any Immigration office would even open that can of worms.

Why don't you ask a lawyer about this?

This is the only answer I can think of also.

Once her Thai ID card is issued, can they deport her because of an overstay? Probably not. There is no easy answer to this.

Yes, she may be able to clear her overstay and enter Cambodia on her US passport, but then what? She would certainly need to get her new US passport in Cambodia before being able to re-enter Thailand.

All of her paperwork is at the amphur already, including her birth certificate recently issued by the Thai embassy in DC, and also certified by the state of Florida. Just waiting for the ID card now. The "fees" have already been paid in advance.

ubonjoe,

My daughter is 37 years old. But now there is a new twist to the story: Her US passport will expire in early August. She only has 5 months left on her passport. No visa to Laos or Thailand is possible without at least 6 months left on the validity of the passport. I am trying to figure out how to help her fix all this, but the passport expiration in 5 months seems to complicate things quite a bit. She could possibly be able to process the new passport in time, but I don't think the US embassy would want to do it with an overstay.

Any ideas?

My half-Thai daughter is in the process of getting her Thai ID card, but the people at the amphur are not very fast, so it may be a while longer.

She entered on her US passport over two years ago and now has a long overstay which needs to be cleared before March 20th.

We are about an hour from Nakhon Phanom but I am unsure of the overstay policy at the Friendship Bridge to Lao there.

There was a recent report of successfully clearing a long overstay at the Nong Khai crossing, but not at the other bridges down-river from there.

Any recent news or knowledge about success or failure of clearing a long overstay at either the NKP or Mukdahan bridges to Lao would be very much appreciated.

And would she be able to turn around and re-enter Thailand on a visa-exempt entry without problem?

If there is a problem with that, then we could probably get her an actual visa of some kind at Savannakhet for her re-entry. Any ideas or helpful suggestions?

Thanks!

PS. Daughter is in her 30s.

Send it on a bus is another option.

Thumbs up on the GT125. I love mine. Amazingly great bike for very little money.

What does one do, once one gets the Thai birth certificate from the Thai Embassy in DC?

My daughter now has the birth certificate and we need to get her Thai citizenship certified very soon.

I have no idea how this is going to turn out, but after March 20, it won't get any better for her, I'm sure.

She is currently on about a 2 year overstay, with her US passport.

Off topic.

Lifan owners (Allan & Papa et al) with the 200cc pushrod motor. A heads up for some very interesting engine service info.

Go onto the China Riders website, click on the dual sport section. There is a thread running called "the Zongshen TT 250 is coming" or similar. This is a new Stateside 229cc model, but is relevant to all OHV pushrod CG Honda 125 Chinabike clones. There are very very good tutorials (with pics) on clutch, oil pump, valves and tappet adj, wiring etc etc. Very informative and well written by this particular distributor (CTS i think). As i've said before, these bikes are sold in the States with zero dealer back up regarding servicing, ie your on your own, but everyone understands this anyway prior to purchase, and they are dead simple to work on. IF i owned a Lifan here, it would never see the dealership floor again once it had been purchased. I trust my mechanical skills far more than the local Somchai....

... just thought i'd pass it on...

LINK to tutorials.

This morning I saw that our local small-town Tesco now has the 630ml bottles of Singha for 59฿.

I get it at 7-11 for 60฿ each. They are the only ones in my town that have the 630ml bottles.

Makro at Nakhon Phanom has it, but none of the local mini-marts in my town stock it.

This thread needs some pictures.

^^^ I tried several different browsers and I don't see the white circle.

My vote for the light weight scooter goes to the Yamaha GT125. Seems to be about 10K฿ cheaper than the Honda Click. I don't need or want combined brakes or idling-stop.

I own a Yamaha GT125 and it is a fantastic bike, especially when you are looking at the price comparison to other small bikes.

I paid more for my Honda Wave 110i than I did for my GT125. The Wave is a legendary machine, but I much prefer the Yamaha GT125.

More power and much better handling and stability. Excellent brakes and the LED headlight works amazingly well. Lots of room under the seat and on the flat floor board area.

Amazing bike for very little money.

Wave 110i page is HERE.

Drum brake models are still being shown. Scan through the available colors and you will see them.

The drum brake version is shown as available in black or red.

Price I am being quoted for front disc electric start is 41,500. Where for 35?

Honda Wave 110i has a drum brake model with no electric start for about 35K.

Don't listen to the guy that says avoid Yamaha.

I have a new Yamaha GT125. Perfect handling and perfect brakes.

For 43500฿ it is hard to beat. Automatic with flat floor. Top speed 96km/h GPS.

The handling of this bike at higher speeds is very impressive.

I would recommend it as the perfect beginner bike.

Bright LED headlight and very stylish too!

All I'm saying is that some bikes are more fun to ride than others.

The new NSR150RR I bought in 1995 was way more fun than the new Honda Dream that I owned at the same time.

When I wanted to have fun, I rode the fun NSR bike. When I was just going for some beer or ice, I rode the appliance Dream and it got the job done perfectly.

The fun bike made me want to ride more often than the appliance did.

Go to the dealerships and find the bike you like, new or used. Then talk to the dealer about a buy-back price and date that both parties agree to.

A Honda is a perfect appliance. But in many cases, it's a boring motorcycle.

Just look at all the Honda 500s that are for sale. Many have very low miles.

Some of us are looking for the bike that can inspire us to go out and ride everyday.

The Grand Filano looks very nicely finished when viewed up-close and the newer ones can burn E85.

52,500฿

Honda SH150 may be worth considering.

TMAX is 530cc.

The latest version of the Yamaha TMax has a visible drive belt.

I'd pop over the border to Savannaket - Mukdahan is as dull as dishwater. Nong Khai is better, but Udon is probably a better choice if you want fun in Isaan.

I agree with everything but Savannaket is a Bore, love NK and Udon

and Seka

I prefer Ban Phaeng to Seka.

But I have always like Nong Khai.

Never saw the attraction of Mukdahan other than the IndoChin market by the river.

Savannaket was pretty slow.

It looks like it says 59900 to me, too,

Here is a link where they do a brief comparison to the Honda MSX125 (Honda Grom) in english: LINK

It appears that Benelli also wants to compete in this small sportbike market with the TNT 135:

The new Kawasaki Z125 is available with or without a manual clutch.

Same deal with the Kawasaki KSR110. With or without manual clutch.