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20 hours ago, WhizBang said:

Happy Zones?   Seriously?  

 

And this from 'a top policeman'?   If this is the best they can come up with, god help us all.  Sadly, I think this IS the best they can come up with. 

 

It NEVER seems to occur to any of these numnuts that they should be out doing their job, policing.  They should be visible and be out enforcing, and seen to enforce, the law.   Forget about trying to track, or harrass, tourists, just go out and enforce the law, for both Thais and foreigners.   And put an end to all those tea money traffic stops.  All they do is make traffic worse and make people hate the cops even more.

So, let me get this straight, if I want to wear my gold necklace, I should keep it in my pocket until I get to the "Safe Zone" Walking Street?? Then wear it?? Damn, you can't make this stuff up.

Do you have a map location, I'm interested

I am moving to BKK in the New Year and I'm looking for inexpensive accommodation. I am 72yrs old and alone. Would be nice if someone is looking for a person to help with their rent and have a spare room. I am a quiet, easy to get along with sober sort of person.

Thanks in advance.

I need top quality Pots and Pans, not the Zebra brand(too thin). Preferably with Heavy bases. I do a lot of cooking. Are there any suppliers in CM?

I went last week for my 90 day and when I presented my TM47, I handed my newly acquired TM30 and the officer chucked it back at me and said that it was only necessary when I do my new Retirement Extension in Jan. So we'll see on that one LMFAO!

The problems I went through to get the TM30 was excruciating. My landlord is a Policeman(the whole family are from the father who is a retired colonel to the sisters and brothers) He refused at first to do it, but after my GF explained it to him he agreed. 3 days of back and forth to Airport IMM i finally got it, no leniency with the 1600THB fine though.

This site can be so confusing at times, if you read the previous 15 pages in this thread there must be scores of different opinions and experiences. Could it be possible for one of the Admins to put this thread in prospective as to what is and isn't fact.

I wish that IMM would replace the officer who does the 90day reports, damn she can be impossibly rude at times.

Being a big person(elephant size) I have difficulties finding shorts and long trousers to fit me. When I do find something that fits the item looks like a sack of potatoes. What I need is someone who can make these for me. All the tailors listed in CM via Google cater mainly for suits etc. Anyone out there can help? Thanks in advance.

30 minutes ago, meatboy said:

as its been put forward that expats need to deposit 3million in a frozen bank acc.to cover medical cover,why not tour buses with passengers DO the same,including the DRIVER.

Yep, even in my third world country, it is compulsory to have comprehensive insurance covering the passengers and third party coverage for any damage caused to other vehicles and occupants.

Thanks everyone for your comments. Sod that no beer? Not that I'm an alcoholic but in this climate to have to endure a second rate train dry. Pre mixing alcohol and having no ice is a sin. Thank god for cheap air flight.

I am considering traveling to Bangkok from Chiang Mai by train in January 2017.

My question is has anyone got any advice regarding the best service to use eg the daylight(morning) express or the overnight.

At least with the daylight Express I would be able to see the countryside. Returning to Chiang Mai I would use the overnight Express having seen the countryside.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also info on what services(food and drink) are available and if the train makes any stops for the above.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks to all who replied Got it, no gas in condos

1 hour ago, JanPeder said:

I am going to Promenada today. I have O visa spouse.  I arrived from Sweden 19 september. Live in Hang Dong. I am going to Laos very soon and therefore I have to buy a singel re-entry.

 

I am a bit confused about TM30. My wife and me stayed at the same adress for many many years. She never reported anything about that TM30.

 

Do you think that today I will not have my singel re-entry because we first have to do the TM30 and pay fee 1600 bath?

I would be very interested to hear whether or not they asked for a TM30 for 90 day report. In August when I went last, there was no mention of it?

I am contemplating giving up renting a house in CM and purchasing a 2 bed roomed condo. Being a SA'can I am crazy about BBQ. My question is:

Are gas fired BBQ's allowed in high rise condos? The purpose built BBQ will be used only on the balcony. When I rented a condo in Pattaya years ago they weren't allowed. Is this also the case here?

Thanks for any feedback in advance

10 hours ago, DoctorG said:

 

Yep. Absolutely the best excuse yet.

It's called "affirmative shopping" LMFAO

4 minutes ago, natway09 said:

This is another small reason why tourists come to visit the places as they are interesting.

A lot of flippant comments, many of them funny, but we have no right as a visitor to decide 

what is sacred or not. Th guys just a senseless idiot.

Love your comment Mr Fixit   " One dick on another"

 

"" Jirasak Wannabuan of the local authority went with other officials to the area on Monday and found that a sign forbidding climbing had fallen into disrepair."" 

Perhaps if the sign was looked after people would take more heed, just saying

Bit of a cock up if you ask me

1 minute ago, Lizard2010 said:

Good idea

 

Plus get more photos printed

As the more you get printed

The cheaper they will be

Maybe cheaper by the 6 or 12 pack!!!

 

GT40 is charging 200thb for 6

SORRY, additional to the above....as we have to submit this form every time now, they told me that a photo copy will suffice for future 90 day reports. So guys, make up an original copy attach a photo and then photo copy it a few times(for future visits)...so much for the blue background, it comes up white lmfao

Just returned from 90day report at Promenade. No hassles but tremendous confusion regarding the new Info Form. Guys were panicking big time. Ended up submitting mine with virtually no fields filled in. I gave my address and signed it, no bank details, no car or m'bike details, that's all. GT40 was making a killing with the Photographs because they should be on a Blue background. I only had a 12 year old drivers license size with a white background, took a chance and submitted it. Madam didn't even look at it, just stapled it to the form and chucked it in the out tray

Can anyone tell me who has visited Promenada lately, if the alien information sheet has been introduced there yet? I see it has reared it's ugly head in Lop Bhuri. I am due to visit Imm next week for my 90 day. Last time I visited, things were normal form wise

Another alternative is the Honda PCX. I've had one for 5 yrs and it is extremely reliable. Never even had to replace a battery. Takes a full face helmet under the seat plus 4 large Leo's

I've seen quite a few second hand ones for sale around CM

"Lady",that's stretching the truth to its limits,

Lady Kai apparently invited Koy to work in Hong Kong where she could make 2-5 million baht.

doing what,exactly?

regards worgeordie

Taking care of the cat, what else

@mzep,

listen to Oscar2, he is 100% correct. Why on earth would you want to put it in anyone elses name, unless the car is going to be driven by her alone?

Trust does not enter into the equation, yet

And immigration wants my bank account number? I don't think so.

If you are on a Retirement Extension and went the 800K route they already have it, plus a copy of your Banks covering letter.

Well, lets pray he's right...the whole of Thailand needs some urgent downpours

Rained last night in Seraphi, CM...few clouds about today lets hope.