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TV please stop running free ads for lawyers...

looks like another woman that will claim she had a relationship with a stable genius....

Not enough information to make an informed decision. The fact that the person reporting this won't say who these 'volunteers' are or who the organizations are gives credence to a foreigner trying to break the rules and complaining. It says they are long term volunteers, not short time volunteers. For that to happen they have to be given support from some foreign organization. There are many missionary groups that do not follow the Thai rules for registering as a non-profit religious group and try to disguise themselves as 'volunteer' organizations. Sounds like the labor dept. head is following the rules. People complaining because he won't bend the rules for them. How can you morally be a volunteer when you are without ethics???

Paypal has a new international money transfer system called Xoom. Haven't looked at it yet. May be an alternative.

hmmm.could it be the ripoff prices that the songtaew drivers and tuktuks demand from farang at the bus station? why not post prices for tuktuks and songtaews? if you're livelihood depends upon cheating people, then better to find another livelihood. hiding behind government regulations doesn't justify ripping off.

btw, McCormick is the only hospital in CM that BUPA uses for the free shot.

Got it a few days ago. Go to McCormick Hospital. They'll need to see the message on your phone for the code in the message. Bring your BUPA card and passport. All free. Only not recommended if you're allergic to eggs. It's the same influenza vaccine that's given every year in the US. Flu season starts about July here. Vaccine is good for one year. Lowers your chance of getting the flu and if you do, lowers the effects considerably. I've been doing for years both here and the US.

Its programmed to ignore you after it brings you your noodles. Its also programmed to forget to bring condiments...

On Sripoom there's an insurance agency that does it. About 80-100 meters after you make the turn at the NE corner of the moat. they have a BUPA sign out front. There's also the emission inspection place between the NE corner of the moat and Tesco Lotus. On the left just past the first light on the way to Tesco, look for a round blue sign.

the issuance of 2 passports by your home country is your home county's prerogative. The acceptance of both - or only one  - by a visiting country is the visiting country's prerogative. You use of 2 in this instance is skirting thai law, whether that was your intention or not. They are within their rights to demand your usage of only one. 

DO NOT give them your passport. they can cancel your visa without it. If my memory serves me correctly you have 2 weeks to get your immigration status changed or leave the country. Go yourself to immigration if necessary but don't give them your  ex employer your passport.

I hope the 'internationally known' has a work permit. I hope your group has government approval to be raising funds! Strange, most people that belong to 'groups' say what the group's name is and where they meet and the name of the orphanage they are going to help....your postings are dubious at the least.

The pharmacy by taepae gate with the blue steps (on ratchadamnern road or sunday night walking street) has it. its about 30-50 meters from the gate.

Yea, more Boots pharmacies here and they'll let you stash your ill gotten wealth in their banks. Oh, and we'll let the Shinawatras stay and not tell you. Sounds fair...

no eye in the sky. Airport CCTV probably saw them catch a taxi at the taxi stand, asked the taxi driver where he took them. not so sinister, and not difficult.

more info. What country are you from? First time getting extension or what?

They want you to get a real tourist visa. Why not get a real 60 day or 6 month tourist visa and avoid all the hassle??????????? You're playing russian roulette with your next visit.

They can pass many many laws but until you can get a small contract enforced easily in the courts, Thailand will continue to be the land of smiles...

How come this arrest hasn't been reported in any of the local english language websites??? Maybe a scam, but of course everything on the internet especially go fund me pages must be real....

Anyone know where to buy in Chiang Mai? I've looked around and haven't found anywhere....

Room 7 is for express service. if you want the residency certificate for free go upstairs to the imm office there. free but it takes 2 visits and about 3 weeks. if you get frustrated with the program, maybe you shouldn't live here.

I would make sure she goes to immigration. The Police and Immigration never interact unless there's a problem. Saying Mai pen rai doesn't update the immigration records.

What could go wrong??? Why wait?? you've been undoubtedly earmarked in the system now so get a retirement visa now! Why wait??? Fix your visa status on this trip asap.