Globaleyes

Ok, thanks. I don't have access to the document at the moment, but each line of the Schedule has an English translation, which clearly gives her name as the insured, with no reference to anyone else.

I asked her to show me in the policy document where this might be explained as to cover any legitimate license holder but she didn't.

Thanks for everyone's replies.

Hi,

My partner and her family were almost (almost...) certain that I, as an IDP and UK license holder would be covered by her insurance. However, the insurance doc only mentioned her name, not any driver or anything.

Was I right to stand firm and be cautious or would I indeed be covered if I were to drive her car?

Cheers.

Just to report that I got the above using:

LMN Travel & Tours, No 211 Sisowath [Riverside], Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (next door to the Paddy Rice Sports bar)

Phone (+855) 078688881.

Email [email protected]

The Guy I spoke to (Mr Keo?) spoke very good English and did everything he promised to do, in the time that he promised, including returning all calls etc.

The passport was ready 1 hour before the time he suggested and the cost was US$50 all in. Unfortunately, he was un-able to offer a 1 day service at that time, but said that sometimes this is possible, dependent on the Embassy. I asked around and nobody was offering me a 1 day turnaround at that time.

I chose Phnom Penh, regardless of various reported problems, because I was meeting friends there, and I chose this agent because of other recommendations on Thaivisa.com.

Otherwise, what a great place - I love it!

Regards,

G.

Hi - I'm a Brit looking to get a double entry tourist visa from Savannaket, using a company named like a famous US casino town.

Many people say that an onward flight is not needed by Immigration if you have a visa, but the visa application info on the Thai consulate website says you need an onward flight to get a tourist visa! It's not a great amount of money either way, but I don't want to waste it.

Has anyone got a double entry visa here recently, and was an onward flight needed to get the visa?

Also are these companies reliable?

Thanks,

G.

ok thanks for the replies. My questions have now been answered.

Hello,

I'm a British male in the following circumstances:

I'm changing jobs and have already left the company, preparing to do any sort of visa run as an emergency measure, and get more organised afterwards with a double entry or triple entry tourist visa. I'm not aware what action (if any) my recent former employer has taken.

I'd like to ask some questions, please.

Do I have to go to immigration to cancel my non-b visa, or can I just leave the country? I've heard conflicting versions about this, including refusal to board a plane with out certain 'cancellation stamps'.

Regarding getting a tourist visa, I've heard many on this forum state that onward travel proof is not required if you buy a tourist visa, yet, I also see that on the Thai Embassy (Phnom Penh) website that to buy a tourist visa they ask for proof of onward travel. What is the situation at the moment?

I was erring towards Phnom Penh but I'm told they are un-reliable and rarely issue double entry visas. Is this people's general experience?

I've seen so much information that nearly fits my circumstances but none of which exactly answers my questions, so apologies if this repeats any similar requests.

Thanks for any help.

Thanks for your replies.

I think I now have enough information, thanks all .

G.

Hi ,

I am new to the gold shops in BKK and wondered if anyone is willing to share any experiences (good or bad) with particular shops?

I've had conflicting advice from personal friends who purchase, one says 'any shop will do - they don't risk their reputations' another says 'find a trustworthy shop' (I err towards the latter...)

In particular, does anyone have any feedback regarding the shop on the corner of Suk. 49?

Thanks.

Good Morning.

Any ideas where all the people have gone? I've just moved back to Rayong but where have all the people gone? The friends I had made have all left and there don't seem to any faces anywhere.

I'm beginning to think that coming back was a mistake....

G.

There have reports that at some work permit offices that you will not get a work permit without having an agent (they handle the unofficial fees).

Ubonjoe, That's a good question. Has anyone here actually suceeded in arranging a WP and Non-B visa here by themselves at the published govt prices and, if so, was it a straightforward process?

And regarding un-official fees, can anyone 'imagine' how much they might be?

Best regards

G.

Many thanks for your useful replies

G.

Take a look at the sponsers on this forum, i just looked at sunbeltasia and there is all prices on there website so then you would get a feeling of the price level.Also check the other sponsers

Thanks. I had tried that but at every attempt, for some reason, the links didn;t work. I've now got the links working and yes, can see their rates.

THanks again

Hello,

Could anyone offer any guidance on the above costs please? For someone who is fully able to produce the correct documentation to get these, UK national.

Also, my employer is considering using an agent (quite, why, I don't know.) Does anyone have any advice regarding doing that and the likely cost, please?

Best Regards,

G.

The companies that I have worked for recently have all placed an increasing emphasis on the TOEIC test.

Does anyone have any suggestions about the best way to learn to teach this particular offshoot of English study?

Kind Regards,

G.

Many thanks for your replies.

The reason I wished to get back to quickly was for a wedding - I'd just been given some time off by my boss, unexpectedly, and therefore I had the time to see some good friends married.

Alas, not to be, as the costs were, indeed, prohibitive.

The cheapest quotes I got online at that stage were around the 60 000 baht mark - more than double the normal price and 3 times what I often pay. This was with Swissair, Finnair, Jet airways and Qatar - all about the same. Some of those flights were leaving within 2 hours of the time of quote.

If you factor in the suggested 50% addition at the counter, it would be around 90 000 baht!

I'm now looking at putting that money into airline shares instead....

Thanks again.

Hello. I may have to fly to the uk today. Is it still possible to turn up at the airport and take whatever they've got (is that expensive?) ? I know that it used to be. In fact, that used to be a way to get a cheap flight - is that still the case?

Any help much appreciated.

G.

How about checking the job adds online? Loads. Always. All over the place.

Yes, doing that already thanks. Never hurts to try all avenues, though

Hi,

I'm a British male graduate, CELTA, nearly 3 yrs exp., with recent experience in-house corporate teaching for a major company.

I'm looking for work in BKK and would like (if possible) to remain out of a Thai school and stick with Business teaching.

Would anyone suggest anything, please?

Your's ,

Global.

Hi - anyone have any suggestions for somewhere to stay for a night or two? Anywhere between 300 - 1000baht per night.

Cheers

Hello peeps. A Thai friend of mine once told me that taxis can charge more to Farang by selecting a different tariff on the meter. Does anyone know if this is true?

many thanks for all the info.

I don't know where I'll be yet - employer is providing accommodation. Assuming the worst and I am in the center of that <deleted>, could anyone tell me what the public transport is like to Ban Chang, Pattaya etc?

Thanks.

thanks guys. Yeh, looking at the google map, Map Ta Phut does look a bit grim! THanks again.

You dont want to be living in Maptuphut if you can help it, Ban Chang, Sattahip Pattaya or Jomtien would be the areas to live in with Ban Chang being the shortest trip and Pattaya the longest

thanks guys. Yeh, looking at the google map, Map Ta Phut does look a bit grim! THanks again.

Hi All,

I've just landed a job in Map Ta Phut for 3 or possibly 6 months. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions / comments / warnings about the area? I'm a late thirties British male into fitness and various types of music. I've also lived in Thailand before briefly so have an inkling what Thailand is about, although I've never been here before.

Any suggestions of bars / nightlife / attractions welcome. Are there any nearby decent beaches or ex-pat haunts?

Many thanks,

G.