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  1. Use that scruffy little book. Always write in pencil because those books are recycled. They stay with the red plates and are passed on from one owner to the next. If you were going to leave your province, simply write the name of your destination into the book. If you fail to do this, you will be subject to a fine.if you comply and write the name of the province you're traveling to, you will be fine. It is okay to write it in English.

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  2. I believe China Airlines would like to keep their baggage allowance as low as possible on every route they fly. They would keep it as low as possible in every market they operate.this is simple economics. However, to remain competitive they must provide some sort of baggage allowance on mom mall flight regardless of the market they operate in.some of the policies they have are based purely on competition. If you look at other carriers based in the same market who fly the same route, you will probably find a similar baggage allowance is in place for all of them. Low-cost carriers are an exception.

    The Asian based market is completely different from the European-based market. Adjustments need to be made accordingly in order for the airline to remain competitive. In this case, the European baggage allowance normis higher than the Asian based baggage allowance.

    Furthermore, there are regulations that are imposed by certain government organizations or quasi-government organizations. These are beyond the control of the airline. They are compelled to follow the rules that are imposed upon them.as such, they follow the rules set by the market and the regulations they must abide by.

    If you have ever flown to North America, you will certainly see a very good example of this. You can look at the baggage allowance information for most carriers and see that North American bound flights almost always have a separate policy. North American bound or originating flights have a baggage allowance of two bags per person and 50 pounds per bag. This is quite a generous allowance. However, the airlines must comply because those are the regulations put forth. It is not discrimination, nor is it racism. It is economics. It is externally up ply regulations and rules that airlines must follow. Otherwise, every airline would give you know baggage allowance for free.

  3. You should always have a lesson plan to hand over to the person or people giving the interview. That is a given. Without it, you look like an amateur. The only exception is if they ask you to do a demo on the spot and haven't given you time to prepare one. If that happens, I would question working for that school. I agree that you should not have brought your wife with you. If you must for personal reasons, it is best to leave her away from the interview. It has happened to me as well. I have left my wife and son in the car, at a park, at a coffee shop down the street, or anywhere else they could spend the time. They should never be at the school at all. They should not be seen. It is just not professional. You would not get a job based on that alone where I work.

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  4. I think the OP was asking if it is possible to do 90 day reporting at different immigration offices throughout the kingdom of Thailand. I would be interested to know the answer to this question as well. Due to my geographical proximity to Samut Prakarn, it would be a heck of a lot easier for me to do my 90 day reporting there rather than the main immigration office in Bangkok or the two alternatives that were mentioned in the post above.

  5. I just happen to have a friend or two down that way. How often does she want to study? How long would she like to study for each.? The million-dollar question being, what kind of renumeration is she going to offer? Does she want the teacher to have any specific qualifications?

  6. Chiang Dao is a great place for birding, but I didn't know it had become so popular as to merit its own police unit!

    It's a shame that all of these lives are wasted so frequently. I'm sure there's a better way than just opening fire on each other. While "Yaba" and "Ice" are serious drugs that have devastating impacts upon those who involve themselves with it (and their families / friends), I'm sure education and rehabilitation programs could go a long way here. The elephant is already out. Why don't they try to find a solution? From where I'm sitting, it doesn't look like their approach to solving the problem isn't working very well.

  7. 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!

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  8. 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!

  9. 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.

  10. 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).

  11. 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!!!!

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  12. 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.

  13. 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.

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  14. 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!

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  15. 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!

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