sandmike

Many thanks for the reply UJ

A question to anybody out there .. in Lite Beers post above, the extract talks about the 65,000 baht per month income. Can this income be generated from inside Thailand ?? Say, by renting out apartments (obviously everything would have to be legal and above board) ..

Guidance would be appreciated.

OP ...

There also seems to be the issue of notifying the pension providers of your demise so they can cease payments ... (or not ...)

If you are of an age where a retirement extension can be obtained then this could keep immigration off your back. The extension together with a multiple exit re-entry stamp (visa ??) would make life a lot easier. Only problem is that you'd need to be in Thailand on the anniversary of the extension in order to renew it. Good luck.

Bazle, post no. 10 explains it. You apply for your extension of stay ("retirement visa")during the last 30 days of validity of your permission to stay stamped in your passport when you arrive. If you have a hunt around ThaiVisa there is plenty of information to be found on the procedures to do this and the paperwork you need to get together to present to immigration. Requirements can sometimes vary, so find info specific to where you plan to apply.

Tourist visa is probably the easiest choice, but whichever one you choose remember that the people assessing the visa application are looking for "reason to return to Thailand", and not do a runner in the UK. So family, house, land, job all get you points. A letter from her employer granting her vacation and staying that her job is available when she returns would help too. ... Good Luck.

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The OP is not in Thailand ...

But good advice nonetheless. I have a photo of the main passport page, the entry (admitted until) stamp, and the TM6 in my phone. I've not been asked to show them yet, but I'm sure my turn will come one day ... I'm normally here on via exempt status.

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Give the guy some time ... in certain parts of the world, like my corner of the sandpit, the weekend is Friday/Saturday ... its almost 7am here just now. I would guess it'll be another 8 -10 hours before he posts, after he gets home from work tonight ...

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res·i·dent/ˈrez(ə)dənt/

noun

A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

adjective

Living somewhere on a long-term basis.

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My opinion ... They are looking for "genuine tourists", and not for long term tourist visa residents.

These requirements are a way to try and differentiate.

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Commando in the gogo's and gentlemen's clubs for ease of access and fresh air ....

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Is "cube" a construction term for m3 or Ft3 or similar in England?

MC, cube normally refers to m3, it's shorthand talk for cubic metre.

Cheers, SM

Slightly off topic, but can someone explain the difference between hydraulic fracking, and using explosives down the hole to fracture the rock structure and allow the oil to flow ?? Thanks.

Using explosives down hole was a predecessor to modern fracking. It's still useful in some reservoirs, but the benefits are mostly very near the wellbore ....... /snip/

Impulse, many thanks for your explanation.

regards, SM

Slightly off topic, but can someone explain the difference between hydraulic fracking, and using explosives down the hole to fracture the rock structure and allow the oil to flow ?? Thanks.

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so rising thai public debt is not a problem anymore?

spend spend spend say credit card companies..

Credit card companies do not create debt. Irresponsible people do.

I agree with you Sealbash ... But .... the credit card companies are making it easier to be irresponsible.

Then when the debt gets out of control, people are forced to sell cheaply to those with ready cash ...

Oh, wait .....

How about introducing some of these tigers into encroached forest reserves, and fencing off the area, with proper care for them ... would that kill 2 birds with one stone ?? It would deter intruders ...

On reflection though, probably not, they'd end up being shot and vanishing off to China into the 'pharmaceutical' industry

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A member on PPRuNe is reporting that a News Conference just confirmed sighting of exit door and life jacket.

Also an Indonesian Air Force spokesman reports sighting of "what looks like a silhouette... of the fuselage".

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Also bodies spotted in the water, one recovered.

RIP all who perished. Let us hope the end was quick.

SM

C.B.,

If you didn't bring an International Driving Permit, it might be worth your time getting a Thai driving license.

On the few times I've been stopped at police checks in Thailand, they have wanted to see the IDP .. or pay a fine of a few hundred baht.

They see the IDP as necessary and part of your license..

Other advantage of the Thai license is that it usually gets you into double priced venues for the Thai price.

Some friends have just ridden from Pattaya to Nong Khai (and back) recently, a distance of some 700km each way, on 125cc airblades. Apart from a sore ass they had a great trip.

Hope you have just as much fun.

SM

Longer than an ST, but not as long as an LT .... ;-)

Jiu Jitsu

Current rates available from the respective websites ... select the TT rate for Bangkok Bank.

Charliebadenhop ....

Guess what ... you could try googling USforex, and see what happens ....

OK guys, good questions ...

On the front page of the UKforex website it says - 'no cash transactions' - the rate is therefore Telex Transfer, or the equivalent. The rate I've used for my comparisons is that quoted on their front page at top left when you select 'THB Thai baht'.

Bangkok Bank, the money arrives electronically, nobody takes my cash and walks into the bank. - the rate is therefore Telex Transfer. In fact it seems to be slightly better than the TT rate quoted.

If I was changing cash I'd be going to 'Super Rich' in Ratchadamnoen. I can't do that easily as I'm not in Thailand.

Bangkok Bank have a branch in New York, I believe you can transfer dollars through them. I've seen this discussed elsewhere on ThaiVisa.

Remember that Bangkok Bank will deduct 500baht in Thailand to handle your incoming foreign funds.

For Thai bank rate comparisons take a look at

http://bankexchangerates.daytodaydata.net/default.aspx

(I hope the mods don't object to the link)

I transfer money regularly from the UK to Thailand ..

I'm just waiting for my registration to clear with UKforex, so I can use them.

I have a Bangkok Bank account in Thailand, so I feel I have 3 options :-

1. SWIFT transfer from my UK bank to Thailand in Sterling. (cannot do online AFAIK for my bank).

2. Transfer from my UK bank in sterling through Bangkok Bank in London to my account in Thailand (£20 charge). This is done online, instructions are on the Bangkok Bank website.

3. Transfer from my UK bank via UKforex. (£7 charge under £3000). I understand this takes a phone call to agree the rate, not done this yet, and an online transfer to UKforex.

I've been tracking the exchange rates, and for £2500 transferred, UKforex appears to better the Bangkok bank rate by approx. 1500 baht on the £2500.

I know the rates can change between the two, UKforex locks in the rate, Bangkok Bank you get the prevailing rate when your sterling lands in Bangkok, up to 2 days after your transfer.

Hope this helps, Cheers

Partington,

That helpsheet is very clear. Many thanks