Buzby

Hi

I am in similar position to you. Planned to go on the 27th and have flights booked to Udon Thani (from BKK).

If it is impossible to go to Vientiene I will do a border run to Poipet for a 30 days stamp.

Maybe thats an option for you too.

There are 2 or 3 threads about the floods. 1 is in the Issan forum and 1 is in this forum. Also I think 1 in news clippings

Maybe they can give more info. Off there now to check them out!!

With regards to you having 3 tourist visas already, I have read here that there is no limit on number of Tourist visas so you should be ok.

All the best and good luck

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone know where or how I can find recipes from the indian restaurant on khao san road named Taste of India. (especially chicken hariyali kabab, butter chicken and nanbread)

CC

Ask the waiters and/or chefs.

What worries me the most is that our pets are really evil.

It transpires that the dog, actually responsible for the attacks, belongs to a 'Rich Farang'

Gotta laugh

I'm rethinking this after reading all the posts and if possible would like to stay near but not in downtown BKK. I think the Thailand Cultural center would only be a small improvement. There is still a lot of cars in that area. Any other places somewhat near BTS or MRT but with low traffic?

Maybe check out the areas along the route of the new BTS extensions. Apparently they will open next year

Not so much traffic this side of the Chao Praya.

I can certainly recommend 'Jasmine Nights'. I thought it was really nice and gave a little insight into what Bangkok was like not so long ago.

You wont regret it. Amazing.

3 day pass for $40

If you get the 1 day pass you can enter the day before after, I think, 5pm. i.e turn up at 5pm (maybe a bit earlier - cant remember for sure) to buy a ticket for the next day and you can go straight in after purchasing ticket.

Maybe the same deal is available on all passes.

A little tip to avoid the crowds.

If you go to the Angkor Wat temple for the sunrise (recommended for the classic photo) do not explore the temple complex after seeing the sunrise. Instead, leave and visit the other temples and ruins close by (Bayon etc). You will be able to wander in peace while the sunrise mob explore Angkor Wat (which is HUGE) and long before the tour buses turn up.

Have a great trip.

A tourist visa is valid for 60 days (depending on your nationality) that can be extended a further 30 days at immigration in Thailand.

Just asked the missus and she says that tommorow the Chinese Gods will come down and gobble it all up...

EDIT: now shes saying that the doors of heaven are open for dead ancestors to come and have a feed.

Mai khao jai...

Almost forgot:

Jason Lee ("Pineapple Head") of Nottingham Forest

Think I remember him blaming Frank Skinner & David Baddiel for the downfall of his 'career'

All together now " He's got a pineapple on his head, he's got a........."

I think THE worst must be Ali Dia. 'Cousin' of George Weah.

Appeared as a substitute and was then substituted himself 20 minutes later.

Dog sh1t.

There is a similar thread about the floods in the Issan forum for more info.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Flooding-Non...ai-t206053.html

Vang Vieng is situated approx half way between Vientiene & Luang Prabang. Both have airports that are served from BKK.

Some accommodation ideas:

http://www.travelfish.org/accommodation/la.../vang_vieng/all

Have a great trip.

Double entry TV's aquired in the US are valid for 120 days not 90.

P

Doh!!!.....Apologies to the OP for the wrong info.

Each entry is good for 60 days in the Kingdom. You can extend each entry for another 30 days at immigration within Thailand.

So theoretically.... 60+30+60+30= 180. But you will 'lose' some of these between the date of issue and arriving here.

Make sure you use the entries before the 'use before' date on the visa. 3 months from date of issue.

You must exit Thailand & re-enter after 90 days max.

Hope that makes sense.

EDIT: Will need a passport photo or two for the application.

I am still very much a beginner too and the general consensus, from people I have spoken to and the members of these forums, seems to be that you should try to get away from the transliteration of the language asap.

Have a look around this forum as there is plenty of advice and handy tips.

Here are a few links to some online resources.

http://langhub.com/en-th/component/option,...tpage/Itemid,1/

http://www.omniglot.com/writing/thai.htm

http://www.thai-language.com/default.aspx

http://www.learningthai.com/content/view/14/27/ 'Read with Manee' is really good.

http://www.its4thai.com/ Has 20 free lessons.

All the best and good luck

The is a wine shop in Silom Complex shopping centre.

Saladaeng Bts station and enter from ticket hall level. Turn right after you enter Silom Complex and its either straight in front of you on the same level or on the next level UP the escalator.

Sorry, cant quite remember which level as I usually use different entrance.

With a bit of luck we will catch the last moments of the match after the Thai soaps have finished.

Just in time to see Pompey lift the Shield

It doesnt look like its being shown

There is another thread in the football forum about this subject.

Once I receive a 3 month tourist visa, how long do I have before I have to use it?

The Visa will have a 'use before' date printed on it.

I think 3 months from date of issue for a single entry.

A tourist visa allows 60 days in the Kingdom and this can be extended for 30 days at immigration within Thailand giving the '3 months' you mention.

EDIT: Last sentence added.

I guess the footy isnt on Tonight. Maybe, just maybe, they will show the last 23 minutes

China vs USA Olympic basketball is on. Could be good

thanks mate ive emailed asia rooms just waiting for them to get back to me now. i cant find a forum on that 2nd link you posted?

Hello Darren... oops, just re-read my post. What I really meant was the Bangkok forum on this site.

There is a search facility at the bottom left hand side of the page of each forum.

All the best and welcome to thaivisa

I recently bought a Diamond ring in Thailand for 28k THB. The ring and diamond in Uk with the same carat weight, color grade and clarity grade would have cost me approx £600. A saving of about 10k THB.

IMHO: In My Horrible Outfit

http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/bangkok/...pisek-area.html

I have never stayed in that area but here is a link to some Hotels. You can probably get a nice discount at most places for the length of stay you mention.

Good luck and have a nice trip

EDIT: Just did a bit of digging around and found this for you also. Quite a few threads in the Bangkok forum about apartment rentals.

http://www.asiatradingonline.com/apartments.htm