Munich

Hi,

Does anybody of you have experience with the import of Buddha statues to Thailand?

We are going to relocate as soon it is possible and we were told by the moving company, that the import of our smal Buddha Statues is not allowed, as we do not have an Export licence in the first place.

What shall we do?

A way to aply for licence?

We got 4 Statues about 30 cm high, in  our house since 20 years, and beeing moved arround the world.

Thx

Thanks to all of you,

I am living in Huay Yai, near Jomtien!

Sammuijimmy thanks for the Peacock Tree suggestion, I saw the tree before, but had no idea about the name, beautifull! I have two Hisbiscus allready, but it seems to be to hot in the direct sun for them.

Dukgae - I have several palms already, so I need something else - but you are right - cheap and no maintenance.

Regarding the bamboo - I think I got a species that is not spreading, so no roots could be found out of a 1 meter radius of the plants.

Happy New Year to all friends from ThaiVisa!!

Munich

Hi,

after I recently got rid of my 10 meter high xxxcking bamboo bushes, I am planning to plant several trees or plants along a wall, seperating the neighbours property from mine.

As I had problems with bamboo leaves in my pool in the past, I am looking for trees that are not loosing to many leaves arround the year or high growing bushes like the bougainville. Any idea, experience, tipps?

THX

Munich

THX 2unique for the feedback, I will give it a try!

Any idea how much they normally charge?

ThaiSanookGuy - thx, but I will never ever let somebody stay in my house or rent it out for three years. - (especially thai relatives or people I don't know.)

Munich

I will have to work abroad for the next three to four years and so have to look for a company that can provide reliable maintenance to my property (Huay Yai, 3br, garden, pool).

Does anybody have good expirience with a local company?

How much will they charge? Garden, Pool, House once a week? Do they charge you by sqm?

Thanks in advance

Munich - Huay Yai

Thx to all of you!!

I think I check it out and let you know.

Does anybody know about additional fees that I have to face living in this moo ban - I never thought about that?

For the pessimists - yes I am married (she is from Thailand) for over 15 years, have been working here for some years, living in BKK now and I am still happy with it!

Greetings from BKK

Munich

Hi CM Expats,

I am looking for any input on Koolpunt 7 - along Canal Rd, as I am thinking of buying a house in the Estate.

Before I am going to visit the place, I would like to have an idea what to ask for.

How`s about the location? Is where any shopping place nearby or do I have to drive to Hang Dong? Is thearea flooded during the rainy season? Anyone would recommend it?

Thx from BKK

I enjoy living at Ratchada!

You've got everything within 15 Minutes Radius, just try to get something near the MRT.

I pay 20.000 for a 46 sqm 1 Bedroom app. directly on top of the MRT, huge swimming pools, sauna, gym,...

Taxi from Suv.Airport is 240,- plus

Well, it's two full days that I have been smoking exclusively this blu premier electronic cigarettes. I just used up one cartridge (the filter that contains the ingredients). One cartridge is meant to last 250 drags which it says equivalent to one pack of cigarettes. So far, it has satisfied my smoking habit but like I said earlier I would use it interchangeable with real tobacco.

Reading off the cartridge box:

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Nicotine, Natural & Artificial Flavors, USP Glycerin, Citric Acid

I smoked a pack a day untill I bought an ego-t electronic cigarette. I stopped smoking the same day and still have half a pack on my office desk. Try it - its just different, but you don't have the feeling to miss something.

They got the same thing in the UAE/Dubai.

Dragon Mart

See the buildings on the left, they are attached to each other, about 1 km long, .

Sorry,

but there is no German Consulate in BKK and no Thai Embassy in LA.

Embassies are in the Capitols - Consulates somewhere else.

Munich

I had it done at Bumrungrad 4 years ago - I can't remember the price, but I think it was over 50.000 Baht.

It lasted just 4 years and now I am wearing glases again.

Everything was professional an after examination the first day (30 Minutes) the next day I had the surgery (45 Minutes)

It was not painfull but terrible to have someone strech your eyes to the limit. One week later I was still looking like a Zombie.

I was 49 years old and my eyesight is still getting worse, soo think about it. It just helps for 1 - 3 years, depending on your age.

Munich

For all our German friends:

New requirements for NON immigrant O Visa

Thai Embassy website:

d. Für die Beantragung des Non-Immigranten-O-Visums benötigen Sie eine Kopie des Rentenbescheids (mit min. 1200,00 € monatlich, falls dieser Betrag nicht erfuellt wird, weitere Vermoegensnachweise), ein polizeiliches Fuehrungszeugnis, sowie ein Gesundheitszeugnis vom Hausarzt.

English:

- Copy of your retirement entitlement (1.200,- Euro Minimum) or/and proof of sufficiant funds on your bank account

- Health Certificate!!!!

This is new!! and never has been asked for

Munich

Good point Maigo6,

but TIT and every farang is here becauce they are fed up beeing educated about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, driving too fast,....

PS. Beeing happily married, I wouldnt end up in Pattaya anyway!

Munich

snowfall - minus 3 degrees

does anyone know what the royal benja hotel is like ,and is it girl friendly .

also which is the best sight for booking a hotel.

none of the sights i've been on have the dynasty listed .there prices seem quite high on there own sight.

I have been to the Royal Benja for abou 50 Times in the past 10 Years.

Good choice, price went up to around 1.800 Baht/ABF Single

The hotel is girlie friendly - but depends on the night guard, sometimes they ask for a Girls check in and charge you small money.

I prefer the girls check in as will will later now where your money has gone.

Good luck and have fun

PS: If you probably spend your nights in NANA Plaza - why not try the NANA Hotel, 1.300 Baht incl. free Girls check in - but anyway the

Benja is the better choice.

For booking try www.hotelthailand.com