Bababooey

A 58 year old American friend of mine is planing a trip to Thailand. He would like to stay for 99 days but if that'sgoing to be a big hassle then can modify the trip to stay for only 90 days.

He has the proof of income to get a 90 day visa at the New York Consulate. Can he extend for an extra 9 days?

Would be a bit of a hassle for him to extend for a year as would require a trip to the USA Embassy in Bangkok for a notarized form and he does not want to wire in 800K baht.

Any ideas?

Have to catch an early morning ferry. Any recommendations for a room in Thongsala walking distance to the ferry? Thanks!

My girlfriend's 15 year old nephew and 22 year old niece (they are cousins not siblings) want to fly Nok Air to visit us.

Any restrictions on a 15 year old flying?

If I put the tickets on my credit card card will there be a problem in that they will not have the credit card in their possession when boarding? Or is it better to have them book the flights themselves?

Thanks for the feedback Fab!

Went to the Honda dealer today, but I was quoted a price of 42,500 instead of the price of 38,000 which is on the Honda website. I was told by a freind that this is normal for Ko PhanGan since there are shipping costs the dealer must incur. Is this normal? The price is an all in price which includes registartion, plates, and they'll throw in a basket and helmet.

It seems like it'll be easier to put the bike in my girlfriend's name. But to do so she'll need to change her iD to Ko PhanGan and they'll also be all small charge for the "family book", some sort of housing verification but that seems easy enough to handle.

Are there any unforseen consquences to my girlfriend's address change? Not concerned about voting but perhaps something to do with some land/house she owns elsewhere in Thailand or some other issue I haven't thought of.

Thanks for the input Fab!

As far as the had rin hills, I don't feel comfortable navigating those hills and on the very rare occasion that I want to go to Had rin, i'll take a songthew.

For the OP, the prices are very slightly negotiable, I got 1k off on a discontinued product that hadn't been in production for nearly a year. 500 Baht or free helmets and/or jackets are more likely. I wouldn't concern myself too much over these discounts, more finding a place that is going to look after you for the next 10k kilometers.

Thanks for your input Naboo!

My understanding is that there is just one dealership on Ko PhanGan located in Thongsala so looks like I'm locked into buying there.

Registration doesn't require a licence. Only a non-imm visa (although people have reported being able to purchase on a tourist visa) and certificate of residence/work permit. The shop should register for you, within a month by law, within 3 months in reality.

I have a retirement visa but not a certificate of residence. Can I register in my name? No problem putting in my girlfriend's name; I assume she only needs a Thai ID card?

Why aren't you interested in getting a driving licence. A friend of mine recently was let off the hook by Thai police after an accident with a girl who had no licence. Why was he let off the hook? He had a licence, the girl didn't. Nothing else was considered. If you don't have a licence, any accident involving you is your fault. Plus you can use it to get Thai prices in many places.

My understanding was that I needed an international Driver's license to apply for a Thai license. Thinking I would do this, I did get the international license a couple years ago, but I was lazy and never got the Thai license, my bad.

Not sure, but my New York license may have expired too.

Can I get a Thai license without an existing license elsewhere?

Am thinking about buying a motobike. I see that Honda Wave with quickstart lists for 38K baht. Are these prices negotiable? I want to buy the bike on KPG, too much of a hassle to bring it over from elsewhere.

Neither me or my Thai girlfriend of many years have a driver's license? Can a bike be registered if the owner doesn't have a license?

We only spend a few months a year on the island but it doesn't seem to make sense to pay 4K a month for an old bike when we can have a new one for 38K.

Are there any issues re registration renewal if we're not on KPG at expiration time? Can the registration be renewed elsewhere in Thailand?

Mods, perhaps this should be in the Moto sub-forum, feel free to move it but I stuck it here because perhaps registration rules are enforced differently on KPG than elsewhere.

Regular Bus service from Snooky to Pattaya US$ 23 approx 10 hours -

I will be going from Snooky to Pattaya and hate long mini bus trips.

Is it at all practical to take a bus from Snooky to Ko Kong and then make my own arrangements such as a mini bus to Trat and then a real bus from Trat to Pattaya?

Also best to get off slightly forward of where you're going, hand the driver or his assistant the exact change and then walk away in the opposite direction.

Does anyone know the various baht bus routes and which ones run 24/7?

I'm especially curious about the ones that go up and down Pattaya Tai.

And also the ones that don't go up Tappraya Road but instead go up Pratumnak Road. Do these run all night?

Thanks.

I'm looking for lodging in the 10K range either in Pattaya, west of Sukhumvit or in Jomtien. Must have a pool and be close to a 24 hour baht bus. Please PM me if you think you may have something suitable. Thanks!