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You do have a grace period of 7 days after.. It's actualky 6 since they tend to count the first day for whatever strange reason.

It isn't clear to me. When you say you are 'flying out', are you planning to travel internationally? If so, you don't need to do aanything. Just depart (with your. Re-entry permit) and return. The clock resets on you arrival.

I live deep in a quiet Soi. Directions to the townhouse I live in are confusing even when given in Thai. If I have a 7 am departure from BKK, using an app is a lot easier than hauling the luggage 2 Kms to the main road at 4 am. The alternative is to drop the missus off by motorbike to hail a cab and bring it back to our home. I know which we prefer at 4 am. Also, it's been shown that Uber X can actually be cheaper than meter taxis! Have a look around. Times are certainly changing!

Bangkok Self Storage located on Rama 4 Road should have sonething suitable for your needs. Google them for their website and contact information. Chok dee!

If you ever do get fined, I have been told there is a book where they record the details. I have been told my several people that they did not see a single Thai name listed in the book of offenders! I believe the fine is 2,000. I also think they are BMA and not real police. I don't think they can arrest you if you just keep walking! However, real police will also hit you up for money if they see you ditch a cigarette butt. I don't think I'd be walking away from them so quickly. I was with a friend who only had 100 baht on him the day before payday. The cop happily took his last 100 baht!

Is is 215 or 181? What kind of reporting is this?

How about the biggest park in Bangkok? It's just a song thaw ride away. Check out the giant park behind Paradise Park. 8 baht by songthaew.

The biggest park in BKK is Rama IX Park, isn't it? And its nowhere near Onnut.

I live on On Nut Road. It takes me 5-10 minutes to get to Rama IX park depending on traffic on Srinakarin Road. I'm not sure how that isn't "near". It takes me much longer to get to Phrom Pong.

QUESTION:

I left the country and came back, so am i right in thinking my 90 day report will now be 90 days after i came back in? not since my last actual 90 day report?

Yes, your clock resets when you leave and re-enter.

The US does not have a driver's license. Each Sate in the US issues their own license, so there are 50 of them, and the rules differ from state to state. Some states require a motorcycle endorsement on your license but some don't.

I don't mean to nit-pick too much here, but there are more than 50. For example, did you include the District of Columbia in your calculation? How about Puerto Rico? Guam? You get the point, but you are correct that licencing for motor vehicles is done at the state level and is not done federally (with the exception of federal territories and land like DC).

I'm not sure how the Department of Land Transport is down there in Pattaya, but here in Bangkok you can rent their bikes to use for the test. For the bike test, they had crappy little Honda Waves. Having my own automatic bike that I'm used to driving daily made the test much easier for me.

They have cars for the same purpose. I don't know if the car they provide is automatic or manual. Again, having my own car helped, as I am used to driving it. The rest sensors came in handy for the parallel parking; although, I'm sure I would have passed without them. You don't want to stall for a simple clutch issue during the test when you might be nervous. In my case, I can't take several days off work to retake tests. I had to pass on my first shot. My own vehicle certainly helped.

I bought both my car and motorbike prior to obtaining a license. Yes, they let me drive off of the lot with a brand new car and absolutely no license!!!!

It depends on the school. Some schools will begin as early as October 20. The latest I know of is around November 3. It's probably a good idea to check with the individual school or schools that you are conned about.

Upload a copy of it and we can tell you. Delete any sensitive info first though!

I've done it, but my circumstances are much different. I am working here. My fiancé was working at the time as well. She had a letter from her employer. She had a letter from my family. However, the most important documents they wanted to see we're my letter, my passport, and my work permit.in our situation, it was imparitive that I demonstrate my ties to Thailand as well as hers.

Post 9/11, the first visa issued is usually a single entry which allows for up to a 6 month stay. Her visa was annotated with a not stating she would be accompanied by me.

After at, we applied again after my son was born. She had to gather all of the documents and paperwork again. The second time, she had no job, as she looks after our son at home. Again, the scrutinized every page of my passport and work permit. Then, she was granted a 10 year, multiple entry visa.

Best of luck. I'm not sure how you will demonstrate your ties to Thailand, but the burden is going to fall upon both of you.

Gambling den perhaps? Have you ever seen people entering the place? Is there a time it opens? What time does it close? Is it possible to determine if there is another entrance that isn't so obvious to wandering eyes? Being at the end of a Soi, is it possible that the back is accessible by another Soi, walkway,or other means? Drug activity is clearly out of the question in my opinion. Yes, this would be one way to clean your money, but this is Bangkok! You don't actually need a physical restaurant or business to claim you have one. Why go to the trouble of choosing a restaurant at all when you could pick another business model where it isn't so "open" to the public.

I have been to a members only restaurant once with a good friend who had police connections that he paid on a monthly basis for their assistance. He was a paranoid guy who has now left Thailand. When he took me to this place, it did not resemble a restaurant at all on the exterior. It was just a very high concrete wall with a steel gate. You would think a large residence or something was back there. Once inside, we were the only people there. The meeting at this location was to give the policeman his monthly fee.

I am also interested. Which Soi? I'd like to drive by and take a look. I don't work too far from there. If you don't want to put it out there for all to see, feel free to pm me! We can crack this case!

That is a horrible story. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that.

The Moderator is correct about the defamation laws. I see that the name of the teacher is still in a few places in the OP. may I suggest you take them out as well. I'm guessing you referenced her name so many time, it must have been difficult to edit them all out.

I'd switch schools, that's a given. I would not be a happy camper if I were in your shoes! Good luck in the future!

^^ Predictive text on my phone ... sigh ...

I don't really know. I guess that depends on traffic. My boss makes the commute everyday to Klong Toey from there, so it can't be too bad. I drive s motorbike or car. By bike, it takes me about 10 minutes most of the time.

How about the biggest park in Bangkok? It's just a song thaw ride away. Check out the giant park behind Paradise Park. 8 baht by songthaew.

How about the biggest park in Bangkok? It's just a song thaw ride away. Check out the giant park behind Paradise Park. 8 baht by songthaew.

I am trying to get my head around this, so please forgive my ignorance. I have never heard of this card until I read this thread and a few others. My situation is simple. I have AIA Insurance from my employer. It is pretty worthless. I was involved in an accident. In the end, my broken leg required surgery and implants. It cost me 300,000 baht. Time was critical, so I didn't have time to search the internet looking for options. I bit the bullet and had the operation. My insurance only covered 30,000 of the cost. That is in the past. I can't change it. My leg is fine now; although, I suffer from moderate to severe pain from time to time.

My questions are basic. I live in Bangkok. I would like to register at a government hospital for reasonably priced health care. I would prefer Chulalongkorn Hospital. My son was born there. That was a positive experience. I have a couple of weeks off now, so I would like to do whatever I need to do. Do I simply go to the hospital and register there? Is there are fee? Do I need to select a certain hospital based on where I live in Bangkok, or am I free to choose?

I apologize if this isn't within the scope of this thread. I would just like to know how to register and where I should go to register for affordable health care. I have found out the very difficult way that healthcare can be very expensive. I would like an affordable solution. I am not getting any younger.

Thank you for any help!

That is a serious price gap. I wonder if the figures are misquoted. I don't understand how such a large price difference could exist. Then again, two people are dead because of the inferiority of the cheaper products. It doesn't matter where they are made. When it comes to an activity like jumping out of an airplane, you don't let price be a major contributing factor in the decision making process for sourcing materials. Otherwise, catastrophic things like this can happen. That is blindingly obvious to virtually everyone with the slightest bit of common sense. RIP. May there be swift justice, if possible, for those involved in this tragedy.

I live on On Nut Rd. Got to Sukhumvit 93 (Bang Chak BTS). I buy them at the market there once or twice a week!

Klong Toey market is the mother of all markets. It's where other markets go to buy the things they sell. You are going to pay that markup if you go elsewhere. Also, the quality and freshness will not be as good as a result of the transportation and poor storage I the heat. It's up to you! I would stick with KT even though I find it pretty disgusting.

Is it possible for retirees to obtain a CC in Thailand with a substantial deposit of cash in a fixed deposit account?

Of course. That is called a secured credit card. Banks prefer it, as they have nothing to lose. They can only gain from their primary sources of income, interest and merchant charges.

Secured credit card appears to be an American option, and prepaid another option I don't find on my Thai bank website.

If any retiree here has obtained a credit card from their Thai bank I would like to hear of how they did it.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: my status is retired with 800,000 on deposit in Thai bank.

It certainly isn't just an American option. It is an option that exists with banks in most countries around the world. Having looked extensively at the credit card pages on most of the Thai bank's websites, I don't ever recall seeing the option explicitly stated in writing. However, this forum has dozens of posts about obtaining a credit card. Many of these posts come from retired people. Despite not being stated on their websites, Thai banks do offer "secured" cards. When you go into a branch to apply or get information, they are likely to present this as the "only" option available for retirees who don't have a work permit with no source of verifiable income in Thailand. Any bank manager will be able to give the details of a secured card and their policies for that particular bank. It is worth noting that each branch seems to have their own interpretation of the rules, so each branch may differ slightly in terms of what they are prepared to offer.

If you do a search of this forum (and others), you will find countless posts about secured credit cards. Again, the bank loves this option because it minimizes the risk completely for them. You will have to deposit your money into some sort of a fixed account that can be used as collateral for the balance you accrue on the card. If you pay it off monthly, you won't pay interest. Also, you should have the opportunity to accumulate points towards whatever incentive program they offer. For retired people or those who need to keep funds "seasoned" in a bank account here, this might be an acceptable option. For me, it defeats the purpose of having a credit card. There are a number of debit cards in Thailand that will allow you to make online purchases, so a credit card isn't required.

I would suggest you select the bank you would like to have a card with. Then, go into a branch that is convenient for you. If you find one in a tourist area, you are more likely to find someone who speaks a reasonable amount of English which will be helpful. Otherwise, bring a competent translator with you. Make sure they are up to speed with their bank terminology. Words like interest, grace period, accrue, balance, etc. may not be in the vocabulary of casual English speakers. It might be worthwhile to sit down with them and discuss these words and your requirements before visiting a bank to ensure things go smoothly. The key is to accumulate points, pay no annual fee, and have a grace period for interest. Unfortunately, interest rates seem to be the same for all of the banks, so that isn't a primary concern. I do find 20% to be rather high, but it is what it is. You aren't going to be able to change that! Best of luck to you!