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Thanks @Tom H

Any idea what hospital she is based in?

Dear all,

I am interested in getting an abdominal scar removed. I live in Bangkok.

Any recommendations? 

Thanks.

Hi All,

Is there any good specialist in Bangkok for management of scoliosis in adults. I've read there are various non-surgical things that can be done to manage, including physical therapy etc. Any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated. 

Thanks.

Hi All,

I have never played golf before. I would like to start. I would like a few lessons and practice at a driving range before going out on a course. Can anyone recommend somewhere for lessons please? I live near Asoke, so the closer to that the better.

I would prefer a real driving range, rather than a simulator.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone,

I recently heard about a long term resident visa for exapts, which includes a special flat rate 17% income tax rate.

I've been here over 10yrs, with a proper working visa and work permit.

Wondering if anyone has applied for this and got it? Any info. would be much appreciated. 

7 hours ago, bbko said:

Your relationship with her won't make any difference in her getting a US visa.  She will have to get it on her own merit/qualifications. 

Good luck.

Appreciate the link, and appreciate you took the time to reply.

I was hoping for a layman's guide - sort of "this is what I did" blog type thing. From my personal experience on other bureaucratic processes - often the "requirements" that are described in 80% detail, actually count for 20% of the marks (pereto rule). So often, folks focus on providing lots of info on "A" when they are mostly interested in "B".

Again, thanks for your reply. Several dozen folks have read and not replied. So I appreciated that you have at least tried to help. Thank you.

7 hours ago, bbko said:

Your relationship with her won't make any difference in her getting a US visa.  She will have to get it on her own merit/qualifications. 

Good luck.

Yes. Thanks for that. I have been telling her this for yonks. I think the most important thing, counterintuitively, is that I am not American. I have hear so many tales of love, US guy wants to take his holiday girl home...... or even short term expat wants to take short term girl home..... its as clear as day, he's relocating back to USA - or it is a high risk of same..... so I can understand the immigration officer saying no. 

Anyway, totally agree. She's gotta get it on her own merit, and if not there are 194 other countries in the world (yes, I had to google that, 555) and it's just a holiday - 10 days from 365, from 80yrs or so that we are on the planet. Perspective, so many folks rate this so highly (which I understand when a decent and honest US citizen wants to bring is decent and honest GF to meet his aged parents etc.); but for me, it's just a holiday. To be honest, I'd prefer to go to Turkey next 555.

Thanks.

Hi All,

I am planning a vacation to the USA with my Thai GF. Is there a "how to" guide or a check list or a "do's and don'ts" list anywhere online for Thai citizens applying for tourist visas?

FYI - I am Irish, and have lived and worked in Thailand for over 10yrs with visa and work permits etc. I have visited the US several times (without GF) during that period. She (Thai GF) is a full time 3rd yr university student, and we have lived together for 3yrs (her name is on the rental lease). I believe she will satisfy the "sufficient reason to return" criteria and since I am not American then there is no risk that I am secretly "returning home to the US" and trying to take her with me under false pretenses. 

Thanks in advance

21 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

https://youtu.be/EweCyXiMiH0

Well there's a reasonable trickle of vehicles going past. That part of the street is usually pretty quiet though. Still, a few months back you could safely lay down in the middle of the street and take a 20 min nap....... and Trop Murph's was closed. 

Signs of life. Encouraging ????

Thanks guys. 

No love lost with regard to water fights and powder..... chalk me down as "humbug". For the last decade (except last year) I purposely leave Thailand during Songkran week. Too old and grumpy for that "activity" 555.

Good to hear the Northern side of Chaweng is getting a bit of love. Years back, that was the after-hours hub, when Green Mango and The Club closed at 2am or whatever ????

Selfish as I am, I like a "medium" level of busy-ness. I mean, it is nice to walk out on the soi and have a choice of 5-10 places to eat or drink, and good to see those places with sustainable levels of customers. But, when it is starting to look like Pattaya or Soi Bangla, then it loses my support.

Anyway - I am getting off topic on my own post. So, it seems like staying at Chaweng for a week will be feasible, compared to 6 months ago. So I'll go ahead and take a look at a few places there.

Thanks.

Hi Everyone,

I've heard Samui is slowly getting busier, and Chaweng is coming back to life. 

Best guess, will mid-Chaweng area (say Arkbar to Central Festival) be a ghost town for Songkran this year, or is it looking promising to have a reasonable variety of bars and restaurants to choose from?

Thanks in advance.

Dear All,

I am interested to study psychology. Not for work, just because I find it very interesting and would like to learn more in a structured way. I work full time in Bangkok, 9-5, so looking for something part-time. Nights, weekend, maybe online with some occasional face-to-face contact time.

I would love to hear from anyone that might know of some options.

Many thanks in advance.

15 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I haven't heard of anyone succeeding in doing this.

 

I have separate certificates for Thailand and the US and wound up getting 2 doses in each country (with booster scheduled in Thailand next week). 2 AZ in Thailand, 2 Pfizer in US.

 

At this point nothing is requiring you to show proof of a booster within Thailand. What I would do if I were you (and basically what I am doing) is get a booster in Thailand 3 or more months after my last vaccine dose so that if/when it is necessary I can prove 3 doses within Thailand.

 

When I go to the US next summer (fingers crossed) I might then get another booster especially if there is an improved vaccine available. Always keeping at least 3 months between booster doses of course.

That’s great advice Sheryl. I think I’ll do just that, and not get caught up in hype with regard to paperwork. Meanwhile if I hear of anyone succeeding in getting the data uploaded, I’ll repost here. Thanks again.

Hi everyone,

I recently returned from overseas. While I was there I got a Pfizer booster. I have the formal certificate etc.

i previously had full (double) vaccine in Thailand which is already registered on the Morphrom app.

Does anyone know if (and how) I can get my overseas booster registered?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the informative replies. Guess I’ll sit at the convince store as one response suggests. I like to have a few beers before boarding, helps relax and sleep better before a long flight.

2 hours ago, Speedhump said:

I thought this was going to be a thread about paperwork, etc. ????

I'm impressed with your priorities! 

 

All paperwork is checked several times, incidentally, but not taking too long. 

Good to know, thanks for the info.

Leaving, I assume its just passport and PCR test and vaccine certs, right?

6 hours ago, treetops said:

At least one Thai, one Miracle and the JAL lounge are open.  Don't know about Thai, but there was drink available in the other two.

Thanks. Good to know ????

Has anyone flown through Savarnabhumi international recently?

Is there anywhere to get a beer, air side?

Are the lounges open, and if yes can you get a beer or glass if wine there?

Thanks.

Thank you all for your informative replies. I will surely find what I am looking for there. I've been to both Central and Homepro several times, but never got past the mens clothes / hard ware aisle. Sounds obvious now, that it has been pointed out. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply. I have tried that. The trouble is that the Android phone backs up to google drive, then the iPhone is looking for the file on i-cloud, and it seems no way to the join these two dots?

Hi Everyone.

Where is the best place to look for medium-to-high quality beds, around lower Sukhumvit or Silom / Sathorn area? I don't want to go out to Bagna etc.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone.

Does anyone know how to transfer Microsoft Authenticator from my old Android phone to my new iPhone?

I can install the app, but it seems like there is no way to back up the Android account onto i-cloud and therefore I cannot upload it to the iPhone.

Does that make sense?

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,.

I am looking for a personal trainer (fitness) for my Thai GF. Preferably the trainer will be a Thai lady and will come to the gym at our condo in Lower sukhumvit.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.