bamboozled

I would love to know if you can contact Sumalee. I had met with her perhaps 2 years ago, maybe less, and recently sent an email asking for another meeting. I did not hear back. I didn't pursue it more as I thought she was maybe winding down her practice (retirement) as had seemed the case. Cheers.... Oh, I liked her work.

Gosh, remember the days of 30-day border runs, as much as you could help yourself to, and nary a worry about it?

Haven't called yet. The Mrs. is supposed to do that today. I'll let you know.

Hmm good advice. I bought these at Powerbuy. Perhaps I'll give a call and see if they have a similar plan. Much appreciated! Cheers!

I am looking to have two, mounted, Panasonic air con units cleaned. Does anyone have someone to recommend? I'm on the north side of the city near Kamthieng market, if it matters. Thank you!

"whilst"?

I'm not sure "farming" is off the map for foreigners, exactly. Or rather, actually planting and harvesting, etc...might be, but managing or marketing (especially or perhaps only if it is for export) will be allowable, I believe. The idea is that the foreigner has some expertise not readily available from a Thai citizen that she/he is bringing to the table.

The new car insurance I got with Roojai is cheaper and has more coverage. Of course, the proof will be when/if we have to make a claim. So nothing followed us. It's true, it was my wife who had the bang-up and it is I who is now named as main driver. Not sure if that came into play or not.

I thought perhaps they were verifying my phone number.

Yes, I will get the marriage extension in 2 months, all set on that front. I was just curious as many folks are worried about "using up" their 60 day extension. Here's a weird one. I got a call from immigration at 5 this afternoon asking me to confirm the amount of my receipt for the extension earlier in the day. I replied 1900 baht and she quickly said thank you and hung up. What was that all about, I wonder? Thought maybe my receipt said something else but indeed it said 1900 baht. Go figure. Anyone?

Airport. It seemed quite busy at 8:30 but quieted down a bit after that. Chairs were maybe only a third full inside. I had 2 folks in front of me waiting to get TM30 receipts. And 1 person in front at the copiers. I had "helpers" in the front pretty much at all times meaning they were not swamped. About 1.5 hours total.

...So now that I've used my 60 day extension to visit Thai wife, when/how does one qualify for another? When I leave the country and come back? Or when I get a new visa? Or....?

Thank you.

...And thank you, too, BritmanToo, for your original post. I also thought maybe he was misinformed but another guy had already been required to present all pages, at least that's what the story was. The photocopy ladies seemed to know exactly what was needed. And the officer who processed my stuff did not scoff at them nor return them. And it was every page in my double passport since after almost 10 years there are a lot of stamps. Pages that surely no one will ever look at. But anyway, I got the new stamp. Now for some seasoning!

Just got my 60 day extension for visiting Thai wife stamp at Chiang Mai immigration. The downloaded from the internet, 2-page TM7 form I had filled out was not correct. Had to fill in a newer 4 page form. Had to go around back and copy every page in my passport as every page has a stamp or more relating to Thailand. That wasn't a problem as there was no line but who'd have thought? Also had to get a receipt for the TM30 that I had done online. I had a printed out copy of a screen shot of mine but no receipt. Did not cost anything. There are a lot of volunteer foreigners helping out front who speak great English. My helper was from the Philippines and knew his stuff. The whole thing took about 1.5 hours. Many thanks to Peter Denis! And all the other folks who have put up info....Cheers!

4 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

Your landlord needs to know that if you list that address as your home then if he/she does not inform the immigration of you staying there, then he/she has he possibility to have a visit from them and then be fined. Bad scenario for all involved. 

Thanks for the heads-up.

Thanks pgthompson. Your situation is a little diff than mine but as Britman initially posted, he didn't have a TM30 and didn't get fined. I guess it it's just a question of 1600 baht fine, not a huge deal. But I still think I must get the ID of the landlady and the house book for this rental house. My wife feels the landlady was not so keen when we asked for that. I did just register online to do a TM30 but again, with some missing info. We'll see how that goes. I appreciate you taking the time to explain things. Cheers again!

23 minutes ago, pgthompson said:

TM7 and other papers relating to overstay and terms and conditions

Copy of wedding certificate

Copy of daughter's birth certificate

Copy of passport, main page, visa, latest stamp and departure card showing the bar code.

Copy of wife's ID card, house book showing the main page and wife's and daughter's entry

Kor 2, which was not needed

 

I took the originals as well but was not asked for them.

 

Oh, and 1900 baht!

 

Thanks so much. Hmm, so no TM30, yes? House book...this is the house where you live or is it your wife's house book just confirming her ID? And no contract showing where you live? Questions about the landlord's/landlady's ID was never part of the equation? I assume the income the owner of my house makes from the rent is not recorded and they don't want any governmental agencies sniffing around. Maybe it doesn't matter in Thailand and I'm off on the wrong track but politicians in the US have gone down just for paying a cleaning lady under the table.

I'm missing some documents pertaining to my rental house....expired contract (though we've been here 5 years) and so far, no landlady ID nor housebook and no TM30. Thus my Spanish Inquisition of your journey.

Cheers!

21 minutes ago, pgthompson said:

Just a heads up, went to CM immigration Thursday for 60 day extension, Non O based on marriage dated to December but as I couldn't leave the Country, expired June.

Set of documents, there was an earlier report that they wanted 2 but I only submitted 1 as the person at Information said that's all I needed, he also stated that a Kor 2 was also needed, this was last week.

Turned up at 10am, was met by a polite lady at information, she checked my paperwork and then gave me a ticket.

Was called at 10.45 to another pleasant immigration officer and got stamped until 26th November, she gave me back the Kor2 stating it wasn't needed but to hold on to it and do a copy as I'll need it for the yearly extension in November, I asked her if it would still be valid as it's dated 16th September, she said no problem.

pgthompson....what all did you submit, may I ask? Thank you! I know I'm rather flogging the dead horse here as it's been stated many times but...it always seems each individual has an individual story...in this part of the world

This is all next to the airport, correct?

Hi Peter, yes you've been great, thank you. Britman seems to have needed less than what is in your list, however. That's why I asked him. And no TM30. I know I can register online thanks to your very thorough email and I will do that. But if it doesn't come through by Monday I will be without one.

Britman, can you list the documents that you supplied? I also have never done a TM30 and never been asked for one and of course I never would even know about it except for Thaivisa. I have an expired rental contract which I'm trying to remedy before Monday and no signature or ID card from landlady and may not be able to get one. The other stuff I have: Kor Ror 2, marriage cert., wife, etc....

thanks!

Welded def. looks better. Price is a consideration, as well. Where is Khun Dang located, please?

I know some welders around. One I tried years ago was so bad I probably could have done better. Another place that seems to get lots of business in Santitham across from the fire station seems to be quite busy all the time and some nice looking stuff. When I asked to do something there years ago they turned it down...too busy. Perhaps that's Khun Dang?

The knock-down shelving is sure nice when you have to move...

Will check Bed and Beyond, too.

For the record, these will not be for a shop so the welded variety is simply because I like nice stuff.

True, I never priced teak. The tables I have are about 50 x 70 and only have one level (one "top") and not 4 levels such as shelving. The tops are constructed from 3 or 4 or 5 pieces held together on the bottom so I suspect the cost was not that great. It gives the steel tables a warmer more rustic and less industrial aspect. But the plywood thing might work, too. Doesn't really have to be teak, either. Thanks for the tip. I am familiar with Sudsawad and will certainly go there for my wood supply...unless it's reclaimed teak...which I don't know where I would get.

That price is great! And strength, too. The only down side for me is the beauty aspect which is fine in a garage/storage/basement/etc...but not as nice in a shop, for example. I think I will go have a look at Global, thank!

Wow this is a great thread. I am just now studying this stuff and sometimes you feel all alone in doing so. It is very difficult to get your head around, Thai language that is. And, I believe, very difficult to teach. My latest idea on this is that there really is no "beginner" Thai. The rules are so complex and multi-level and everywhere that you almost have to know them all right from the start just to understand "See Jane run." But of course it's impossible to know them at the beginning which makes teaching it a conundrum with a lot of back peddling. And throwing out what you have already learned when you subsequently learn that the previous rule is not really the rule at all but just scaffolding to hold you up while you climb higher. ...yeah!