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I appreciate your offer but I live near Chiang Mai and would like to find someone near Chiang Mai who wants to transfer the Moderna. Thank you.

Am am looking for someone who would like to sell their Moderna jabs that they already paid for but not longer need or want. PM me if interested.

FYI. I received my absentee ballot via email. I mailed it back (required by my state) via EMS (880 baht). It arrived at it's destination in 10 days and I was able to track it the whole way. A bit expensive but very reliable service.

Can someone verify that you can renew the retirement extension 45 days before it expires or is this something someone heard? It has been only 30 days for quite some time and wouldn't want to go through all the trouble of going to immigration and being turned away.

Just to try and clear things up hopefully for the last time. I actually went to CM Immigration and was told that I would be able to enter Thailand as long as my passport, visa, and re-entry permit were valid even if it is less than 6 months so the problem is not with immigration. The problem is with the airline. I called Korean Air in Chicago where I depart from and they said I would not be able to board the plane with a passport valid for less than 6 months. I am assuming the reason for this is that some countries allow entry with passports valid for less than 6 months and some don't. The important thing here is that it is the airline's policy and not immigration. Bottom line is that it doesn't matter what immigration says because if you can't get on the plane you'll never see Thai Immigration. I will be getting a new passport in the US before returning to Thailand.

cardinalblue, I would do what you suggest if I could. As my previous post stated I am leaving on July 13th so the US Consulate could not guarantee I would receive my new passport in time to still go to immigration for the transfer of the visa and re-entry stamp. Not worth the risk.

Agreed arunsakda. I called Korean Air in Chicago where I am flying out of and they said I cannot board the plane with a visa with less than 6 months validity. Doesn't matter what Thai Immigration says because you won't see them until you have a new passport. Other airlines may be different but I think you're asking for trouble with a less-than 6 month visa. I will be getting a new passport before I return to Thailand. My next question is when I return to Thailand with my new passport and my old cancelled one, what happens to my extension of stay visa which will be in the old passport? Do I have to start over again with a tourist visa and change it to an extension of stay here in Thailand?

The last post from Dante99 makes good sense. One further question though is that when you say if I end up doing the new passport in the US, do I come back and get a tourist visa (30 day) when I arrive and then have to change it to an extension of stay? I had to do this in the past and it is fairly involved as you have to first change it to an "O" visa and then to an extension of stay. Whatever the case it is my fault I didn't get a new passport sooner so will have to do whatever is necessary. Thanks again to all who helped out with my question.

I figured this is a very tricky situation and still am unsure what to do. I am leaving on July 13th so not much time to do a new passport and transfer of visa beforehand. One poster suggested I go to the CM Consulate to renew my passport as there are numerous openings tomorrow and Thursday. Think he may be confused as tomorrow (now today) is Thursday and there are no appointments available that I can see until next Tuesday July 8th. They may even be closed today (Thurs) for the 4th of July holiday. A little added info is that I do have a valid re-entry permit in my current passport but again the passport will expire 5 months after I want to return to Thailand. Another friend suggested I get a new passport in the USA and have them cancel all the pages in the old passport except the valid extension of stay page and the valid re-entry permit if I explain the situation when applying for the new passport. I have thought about trying to go to immigration and ask them what I should do but that still doesn't mean I wouldn't have a problem with the airline upon returning. It also may be a little risky doing that as it seems you can get varying information at immigration depending on who you talk to. Any further thoughts or advice from anyone?

Thanks for the helpful advice. Didn't realize it could be done at the Post Office. Don't want to take any chances so I'll give it a try.

I know this topic has been covered before and I have already done a search but the some of the posts are a bit outdated or not pertaining to my situation. I have an extension of stay/retirement visa valid until Jan 30/2015 which is when my USA passport expires. I am leaving for the USA soon and returning towards the end of August which is less than 6 months before my passport expires (about 5 months). I just found out from a friend about the 6 month validity requirement for traveling to Thailand. I know now that I should have renewed my passport before but as the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. Some of the posts say it's no longer being enforced and others say it is. Anyone know for sure? I also know I can renew my passport in America but would prefer to do it here at the CM consulate as it would be easier and I would have time after I return to Thailand and before I need to do another renewal of my extension of stay visa. Any help with this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone know where I could watch Packer's/49er's game Sunday? (Monday in Thailand)

Can you get your re-entry permit at the airport at any time or do you have to wait until your flight is leaving? I have my e-ticket already and would like to get the permit say a week before the flight. My flight leaves at 11pm so I doubt if they would be open then. Even if you were leaving during business hours it seems risky to wait until you are leaving.

Would like to know if there is anywhere in CM where they sell pieces of styrofoam, at least 1/2" thick but not more than 1".

Anyone interested in playing some tennis? Would prefer to play at 700 year stadium but can play elsewhere depending on how far it is. My skill level is average to maybe a little above average.

I have a friend who wants to learn how to knit and crochet. Anybody know where she can learn in Chiang Mai?

I purchased an iphone (not a copy) last month and will be going to America next week for a visit. Anyone know if I'll be able to use the phone there and if so, what I have to do?

Anyone know where I could buy hardcase saddlebags with locks for a Honda Phantom? The Honda shops don't carry them anymore as the Phantom is no longer in production.

Anyone know if you can purchase gift certificates at the malls or individual stores in Chiang Mai?

Sorry I left out the required photos. "mrclough" is correct, 2 photos are required along with the other things listed.

Can anyone recommend a good place to get a motorcycle painted? I tried the search function but never have much luck with that.

Was just there last week. Surprisingly they had a list, in English, of the required documents.

- Completed "Application Form for Residence Certificate In Thailand" (no number on the form).

- Passport, copies of first page, visa pages, TM6 departure card.

- Copy of 1 of the following:

Rental Contract

House Registration

Letter from House Master

Not sure how much it is as I just went there to get the form and find out what is needed. I think it is 500 baht.

Anyone know of any good lumberyards in or around Chiang Mai? I know of a couple near Mae Rim but would like to check out some others.

My daughter is here in Chiang Mai on a 60 day tourist visa. She would like to extend it for an additional 30 days. My understanding is that she can do this at the CM Immigration office. Is this correct? If not, how can it be done? I have tried the search function for TV but cannot find this exact situation. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone know if there is anywhere to learn to make pottery in Chiang Mai?