oldgeezer

You will be looking for an iphone 5g before Thailand has 3g service. And I'm not being facetious.

Hi,

As I am back in the UK now I am lucky enough to have brought my own personal Thai cook with me (my husband, much better than any Thai restaurant in the UK!) but although I can get all the ingredients I want except maybe Pla La for somtam I really miss Moo Gop. (my favourite being Pad Krapow Moo Gop.)

Does anyone have any ideas how to make it myself, is it just slow roasted in an oven? Since I have never known a Thai person to own an oven I am not sure how they make it!! I have tried frying pork belly but its just not the same and I want somethig that I can chomp through for a whole week. I could even hang it in my kitchen window for authenticity!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Sliced pork marinated in garlic and pepper. My wife says deep fried, sometimes sun dried first. Can do the same thing with small pork ribs. Hope this helps.

I am planning to buy a notebook for my daughter, 6.5, in grade 2. She has a computer class in her school, and she likes it, surfing the Web, playing games, etc. (I also don't want her to play with my PC.)

I want something with the DVD (to watch movies, play games) and about 14" LCD. I think to install Win7, when it is out.

My budget is around 20-25K baht.

What specs, brand/model, processor, RAM and video would you recommend?

Specifically, is it worthy to go with AMD processors? (they are much cheaper: I saw 14" Compaq at less than 15,000 baht)

Real "Games" for an adult = 80,000 baht laptop. For her, 15,000 laptop with DVD and internet capabilities should be easy to find. I prefer intel, but AMD should be fine.

The biggest consideration here should be quality and warranty. Many things can happen to a laptop, nearly all bad.

I have done much research and it would seem here that HP is the way to go. Acer makes some good products, but has bad reputation outside of thailand.

Google "PC Magazine" and read their reviews. Good luck

I had been to Platinum/Pratunam/Chatuchak markets, so had seen the likes of the goods there. However, nothing came close to the beautiful clothes and accessories that I've seen in Suan Lum (or Lumpini) night markets and small indie shops along Siam Square. Are they self-designed by local designers? I'm hoping to buy it in bulks back to my home country for resale. Had talked to the staffs at Suan Lum and most of them do not seem to understand what is meant by wholesale, or rather it's had to communicate since I don't speak a single thai other than sawadeeka. So will some kind soul help me in figuring this out? Thank you in advance!

You might try "Bo bay" (phonetic spelling). Much wholesale, very cheap, but don't know about beautiful. Many knockoff jeans, etc by lots.

Does anyone know where to buy a kit in Thailand to convert fuel system to gasohol. I have an immaculate 1992 mercedes 300E and would like to keep it. Problem is finding regular gasoline any more.

I can find a kit online from the U.S., but would like to have benefit of someones experience here in LOS.

Thanks much.

Edit: Sorry, here called E15 or E20 I think.

Where can on buy russet potatos in Thailand. I would expect they don't grow them here, but does anyone import them.

Need good russets for fresh, home made chips (french fries). Best for baking also.

Any potato gurus out there?

I would like to use some of my United miles to get an award ticket on Thai airways BKK to VTE round trip. Does anyone know the way to do this, do you book it thru United or Thai, thanx Callao

Book with the airline for which you have the miles. In this case, United.

My (Thai) sister in law enjoys river fishing and has hinted that she would like a new reel. I will be visisitng soon from the UK. Is there anything to gain by buying one in the UK for her? Are the better brands cheaper in the UK? Whether I buy in UK or Thailand, what is a good brand cause I know nothing about fishing?

Thanks,

Robin.

The first thing one should know is what type of reel does she use. There are spinning reels and casting (level wind) reels. Then fit the reel to the size of fish she goes for. For instance, smaller fish requires lighter line and consequently smaller reels. Just find out what size rod and line she uses and go from there. I had the best luck with shimano in the past, but Penn, Abu are good also. Much luck.

Hi everybody,

I'm new to thai visa so it would be great if anyone can help. I'm looking to move to Nakhon Sawan with my son shortly and i would like some advice on renting property. I can't find any listings of rental agents . Can anyone help please.

Thanks

TT

Much more information would be valuable, so you can be provided better advice, such as

What type of property; house, condo etc?

How long a lease will you require?

What is your budget?

How long have you been in Thailand (do you know the procedures)?

Renting property, depending upon type is often difficult for a foreigner if one has not rented before.

Having done much research for my wife and myself, and now occupying our fourth rental, I may be able to provide the kind of information that would be helpful, as leasing property is not difficult, but there are issues that need to be understood to make it an enjoyable experience.

Good luck.

The key in this case should be 1st application for extension of stay - not arrival time.

The first application for extension of stay by the foreigner is equivalent to the notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days.

Thus May 21 should be considered her first report and 90 days later a second report will be due.

Might mention the second extension of stay does NOT reset the report date. A mistake I only made once.

Thanks for the replies. So far the info I have gotten is definitely not want I wanted to hear! It is 100% correct but I was really hoping that I would get lucky and some one would have a fool proof way to beat the system or at least a way around it! As hard as green cards are becoming to get I really don't want to have her lose it.

My thai wife and I lived in the states for 20 years. We moved here for two years and first time back she had to surrender her green card. Since we now live in Thailand, she was very easily issued a 10 year U.S. visa. When she had her interview, the officer told her it would be very easy to get it back since she surrendered it voluntarily. Since she isn't going to work if we go to states, she doesnt need green card.

Retired in Thailand for past three years, and leasing house. Have been married nearly 26 years. My wife does not work as my retirement income is sufficient for our life style.

We would like to buy a house, her name ok with me as guarantor. I am too old to qualify, she is 45. Wife will continue to collect my full retirement income upon my death. Lease payments of 35,000-50,000 baht with perfect payment record to date.

What are chances of qualifying for decent interest, long term loan on a new or near-new home?

Thanks much.

Thanks in advance for clearing something up.

1. I am on my third Retirement visa extension

2. Have not worked previously in Thailand

3. I have an offer to work as part-time advisor to a Thai Contractor that has contracts for Government Project.

4. The Thai company believes I do not need a work permit. A Thai friend with many years of experience in transit work says many expats he worked with in the past did not have work permits.

I was under the impression that one could not obtain a work permit if on a retirement visa, but the last time I extended, the immigration officer said this was not true, and that this was possible.

As I understood it, a work permit is needed for any work whether compensated or not. What is unclear is whether the thai company must meet the capitalization requirements to allow me to obtain a work permit, or does the government issue a letter that will allow them to hire me.

Questions:

1. Can they obtain a letter that will allow me to work without a labor board permit, or;

2. Will a letter from the government authority make obtaining a work permit easier?

Kind of odd I know, but if I proceed with this, I don't want to jeopardize my retirement visa.

I haven't seen this situation come up on this board in the past.

Thanks much.

Anyone know a bakery that may have artisan bread, soft an lacey inside with crisp chewy crust?

Preferably one that is steamed as in the traditional way. Ciabatta, etc.

Not interested in gourmet or specialty sausage. I'm no expert, but without arguing about which country makes the best:

Where in Thailand can I get breakfast sausage similar to that sold in Safeway, Albertsons and other supermarkets in the U.S.

Ditto for me. My wife is originally from Korat. After 3 years in BKK we are considering renting in Korat.

Need 24/7 security. Hi speed internet and cable tv.

Can't find ads for houses on internet.

Thanks

'What are the ducks called?'

'They not have names they're ducks'

'No, what is the name of the breed of ducks?'

'Thai people call them bpet'

'I know they're called bpet but what kind of bpet?'

'BPET'

Great story. I have been involved in these kind of conversations for 25 years.

The first five years were unbridled frustration. Now I just smile.

1. Americans do not have any entry privileges that most other developed countries do not have.

2. You are not going to obtain a non immigrant visa in the local area without more than "want a license" justification.

3. As a short stay visitor you are fully legal using IDP and US License. And for most international rental firms just the US License will be enough (the caution is on insurance at other outlets).

First of all I would like to thank Maestro. I sent him a PM with some personal information regarding my request, and he answered in a prompt fashion.

The reason I feel the need to get a Thai license is that I have been working overseas for so long my stateside license has expired. And while I could fly back to the States and obtain a new one, the process would be longer and more expensive.

Most states, California for one, will renew your license with an online application. Just be sure you can give them a U.S. address to mail to. This worked for me, even though my license had expired. Different rules depending upon how long expired.

Might sound like a silly question, but this is LOS so I know better than to assume.

How many reentrys allowed on multiple reentry permit?

Hello,

I'm an american citizen who just returned from Thailand and got married.

We registered our marriage with the ministry of foreign affairs and district office amphur in Bangkok so it's official.

My plan is to have her and eventually her son move to the states. I would like my wife to come ASAP.

What is the fastest, easiest and most efficient way of getting her here? I understand K3 visa would probably be best solution? Would it be best for her to start processing the visa in Thailand or should I do all of the work here in the states? Can you provide a list of all supporting documents that I would need to have processed?

Any information would be appreciated, thank you.

I did that many years ago. Only mistake was getting in a hurry bringing my wife first, without her daughter. Even at that time, paperwork for child disappeared into the mill and I finally ended up getting an immigration attorney to chase it down, taking 8 months.

Would advise bringing both together will save untold aggravation. If at all possible.

May be different now but most likely worse.

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Thanks much. Owe you drinks.

Desperately Need letter size (8 1/2 x 11) copy paper. Does anyone know where to buy in BKK?

Use A4 normally, but now have need for "letter" size.

Thanks

Here are many Brits posting. You should include them and therewith increase your chances for an answer dramatically.

My understanding is that only Canada and U.S. still use letter, legal etc. Nothing against the brits, but I am dealing with U.S. company. Binders, etc all different.

Desperately Need letter size (8 1/2 x 11) copy paper. Does anyone know where to buy in BKK?

Use A4 normally, but now have need for "letter" size.

Thanks

The burger bar at soi Nana plaza seems to do a roaring trade......that's probably due to the hoardes of drunken farangs who'll eat anything they can get their hands on after copious amounts of beer

Yeah Chavy, that was my thoughts exactly. The Mango Bar at Nana does a roaring business, late business mostly. I think if you have a good burger product to hawk, you would need an excellant farang location. ie: The Mango. I think also true with a really good breakfast menu; eggs, bacon, hash browns etc. and decent coffee.

MacDonalds will start serving their big breakfast on 15 Dec at select locations. I think 9Am to 11Am.

My life is now complete.

I bought a car here and brought in money from the U.S. If and when I sell it, is there any problem taking the money back to U.S. Probably in the neighborhood of 500,000 baht. Any restrictions?