bobroper

Only if it is a multi entry visa and the date for use on the visa itself is December 18th. A single entry visa can only be used for the single entry.

Thanks for that. Yes it is a multi entry and the date on the visa is 18 December.

Regards

I hold a non imm o visa which is valid until 18 December.

If I do a visa run to Mae Sai and return from Myanmar to Thailand on 17/18 December will I get a further 90 days?

I'm sure this question has been answered many times for which I apologise.

Hi John

I'm Bob UK and have only just purchased a new condo in Bangkok. Very straighforward procedure.

1. I already had a Thai Bank account with Bank of Ayudhya. Need to go to any branch with your passport and address in Thailand (not hotel) and opening deposit of B500 or more.

2. In my case, I transferred a lump sum from a UK bank in pound sterling to my Thai bank account which was then exchange into Thai baht.

3. I paid a deposit to the developer of the property and the balance on completion. These monies were paid by bankers cheque.

4. As the money was for the purchase of a condo you will need to ask (whichever bank you choose) for an official bank letter informing the developer that the money transferred from the UK was for a condo purchase.

5. If the money transferred from the UK is over $30,000 (unless this amount has changed) you will also need to complete at the bank a Foreign Exchange Transaction form.

Hope this helps.

I am undecided as to which internet provider to use, either True or TOT.

Perhaps somebody can recommend the most reliable.

I live in Bangkok.

Advice would be appreciated.

I have just purchased a new condo and now have the title deeds and blue book.

The blue book does not contain my name although the title deeds to the property does have my name in Thai.

Is this the normal procedure that when a farang purchases a condo the blue book does not contain the name of the farang purchaser?

Advice would be appreciated.

Kuwait airlines via Kuwait City and just 2 hours transit time. You wont get any cheaper.

I am travelling to Mae Sai tomorrow evening on a visa run and staying just the one night.

Can anyone recommend a clean guest house/hotel for approx 300-500 baht.

Thanks

As my British Passport is getting rather full, I thought I would give the Cambodian e-visa a try to save space. Will be travelling to Aranyapretet.

I know that there has been several subjects on this matter but can someone advise me as to the correct website I should use and experiences of those who have recently applied and obtained visa.

Advice would be appreciated.

Have seen it in Foodland in Pattaya so might be worth checking other Foodland branches in Bkk

Leaving it late.

Last minute flights and train may not be possible.

Try something different. Bus to Hat Yai tonight (Southern bus station). Arrive Hat Yai tomorrow morning of the 14th. Mini bus to Penang and arrive say afternoon. Submit application for tourist visa on the morning of the 15th.

Sounds simple and its a long way, but maybe its your only option.

Thanks for the info Rick, appreciated.

Exit the bus station and across the road are a number of Mini van Agencies offering Penang, and other destinations. There are also several similar offices in Hat Yai town centre, which is easily reached from the bus station via songtaew. I'm sorry I can't give you up-to-date costs. Everything in Thailand is so cheap I usually don't bother to remember prices and it was a few years ago that I used public transport. I usually drive to Malaysia these days.

Another option would be to take the train from HY to Butterworth and the ferry over to Penang, much more pleasant than a mini van trip, but maybe the train times aren't convenient for you. Why not stay overnight in HY, visit Songkhla Town too, or are you in a rush?

Whatever you decide, have a pleasant time and I hope this is of some help.

Cheers, Rick.

Am going to Penang next month to obtain my Non-Immigrant O visa although I have only two blank pages left in my passport.

Would anyone now if these two pages would be sufficient or should I apply for a new British passport before I travel?

Can anyone tell me if I am able to get a mini-bus from Hat Yai bus station to Penang and where are the agents located and the approximate cost?

Never travelled from Bkk to Penang this way before, usually fly, but thought I would give it a try.

Any information would be appreciated.

This is correct

I've been using HSBC for transfers for the 6 years that I've been here. I have not encountered a limit on the amount of funds that I've transferred between HSBC accounts, (UK to Thailand), in fact last year I transferred 20,00 sterling to start building my house.

No major issues, the necessary paperwork was e-mailed to me then I returned it using the same method.

Apart from their requirements for minimum balances in both countries, they've been pretty good so far.

HAVING MADE FURTHER ENQUIRIES, ABERDEEN AND AYUDHYA JARDINE FLEMING (AJF) HAVE TO BE THE PICK OF THE BUNCH WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Aberdeen, on the other hand, I've found very responsive by email.

Logged on to INGFUNDS Thailand but unable to retrieve their contact details.

Wish to request literature and an application form on their mutual funds.

Do you need to go through a bank as you would do if you invested in AJF mutual funds, i.e. Bank of Ayudhya?

Have been living in Thailand now for nearly 3 years and although I enjoy Thai food, I do miss British food.

I have been living in Rangsit, Pathumthani and rarely go into central Bangkok, maybe thats where all the British Food Shops/Stores are.

Can any of you brits or in fact anybody tell me where to buy a good selection of British Food, I know of Foodland, Village Market store, Central food store. Are there any others and where are they situated?

TheThai gold price is the same all over Thailand.

The current price is approx 14400 to sell and 14500 baht to buy. On top of the buying price you would expect to pay approx 500 baht for one baht weight so therefore the price to buy is say 15000 baht. On selling, you would also have to pay a commission of approx 500 baht for one baht weight. Shops vary in commission prices so check around. I would recommend China town.

I purchased Thai gold when the price was under ten thousand baht - a good investment I would say long term.

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me the current price per goldbaht in Bangkok, and maybe some of the provinces?

Thanks,

frankthetank

Apologies, I did mean visa exempt stamps.

You have all been very helpfull with the information provided.

Thanks for all the information, but all I want to know is can I make 3 border runs (3 x 30 day visa) on the expiration of my single entry Non-Immigrant O Visa (married to a Thai). Not interested in a 12 months multiple entry visa.

Many thanks for that Lite Beer.

My understanding therefore is that when my 90 day Non-Immigrant visa single entry expires in September, I can do 3 x 30 day visa runs and then return to Penang in December to obtain a further 90 day visa.

If the above is correct, again, I thank you for this valued information.

I understand you are from Khon Khaen, have been once, great place to stay.