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Yes I tried the airplane mode - just would not find the network. I have it set up not to be connected to GPRS all the time. I guess a trip back to Apple is needed - thanks for your reply.

Hi - any advice please? I have purchased a new 'original' Apple IPhone and am using my old pay as you go DTAC SIM with GPRS Edge. Reason for not looking for another option right now is I have built up a large credit of minutes to be used before I look for another provider/package.

THE ISSUE. For absolutely no apparent reason, occasionally, DTAC disconnects and the phone cannot reconnect even after searching. I have to re-boot the phone and then DTAC comes back automatically no problem. Does anyone else have this experience in CM?

Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Any other takers? Need 5 or 6 to make this worthwhile. Noshoes can you send email? CMSally do you want to join? Regards

It is an international border crossing, meaning they are open to all nationalities, Thai and foreigners. A border crossing is the point where you enter the country and get stamped in. The immigration office is where you go for an extension of stay, 90 day reports, etc.

No. They are only open during workdays. Border crossings are open every day.

I never go to Mai Sai - no need to, but I'm curious regarding "Border crossings are open every day".

Who are they open to just Thai's?

As I understand it, if you are not officially stamped 'out' by Thai immigration, handed in your T7 card - and then have a Burmese entry / exit visa, I presume you've broken immigration rules and will have problems when trying to re-enter Thailand.

Am I right? - I'm only asking just because I'd like to know.

I went to Mae Sai for 90 day stamp on my Non Immigrant O on Saturday. Completely stress free. Be sure to take USD10 or you will be charged Baht500 instead. Once paid they will retain your passport and give you a temp ID card for the day. Passport is returned as you go back across the bridge. Please note Thai partners now need to go to the Thai government office (2.5km from bridge) to get their daily pass for Baht 30 on production of ID card - this is NO LONGER issued at the Bridge - reason given was sheer volume ot Thais queuing up.. I stayed in the Moon and Sun in Chang Rai for Saturday night. Good 2* with tv, fridge, wireless, ac. Clean and staff very helpful. 600 baht with Breakfast (room booked over the phone in Thai language).

I have just retired in CM and am interested in meeting like-minded investors of shares, indices and commodities. We could meet weekly, fortnightly or just monthly. No financial commitment necessary, just sharing of ideas in a social environment. Financial Advisors are not needed here as we will all be savvy investors and not in the market to buy, or be encouraged to buy, any financial products. Any one interested in such a social gathering in Chiang Mai?

I've been studying Thai at the YMCA for a year. They don't offer any assistance for an educational visa, but I don't need that. Like me, many of the students at the Y are here on retirement visas. I do know one person who switched from the Y to the one-year CMU Thai program and he is very happy, especially since they start to teach Thai reading/writing up front.

One of my teachers at the Y also teachs at CMU. She is a very good teacher and I expect she's doing a great job at CMU also. However, she has expressed frustration with some of her students at CMU. She says many don't do the homework or come to class prepared, or sometimes skip class. But she says they pay her more at CMU than at the Y, which I'd expect since the CMU program is much more expensive.

Once thru the first couple of levels, I find the students at the Y to be fairly serious about learning Thai. They do the homework, work ahead in the book, come to class with questions and participate in class. It makes for a good learning environment.

I think the big difference is that some students are at CMU for the visa while no one at the Y is there for the visa -- their motivation is to learn Thai.

This is a really useful post - I had not considered the motivational aspect regarding some at CMU are just in it for the visa. Thanks Nancy - I will look at Y now and save 30,000 at the same time.

Cheers

Many thanks for that - let me know when you are back in town. Cheers

Any chess players out there want to meet up? Also interested in Risk Board Game and similar.

Brand new Kawasaki Ninja 250cc Special Edition green/white - only 400km - as new - top box included and drop bars. Immaculate. Reason for sale: too fast - goes like a rocket. I need off-road alternative for the hills. Call Ian in Chiang Mai - 08 1447 1462. Baht 129,000

Brilliant - thanks so much.

In Thailand we go by weight which is measured in Baht, so 1 baht of gold is at the monument 18,750 baht. So 2 baht of gold would cost you 37,500 Baht (currency) Google for conversion

Brilliant - thank you

I am an ex squaddie contemplating marriage next year before my Non Immigrant 'O' expires. I know I need 400k baht in the bank 3 months prior to marriage in order to qualify for a visa on marriage.

My HM Forces Pension (I am 48 yrs) is paid into my UK bank and equates to more than 400k Baht, so I am thinking I can use it to qualify as income for the visa, and use the lump sum for investment in Thai Business. Has anyone else had experience of proving income of an occupational pension paid in UK? Perhaps the only way is to get it paid into a Thai Bank Account - which is easy - though I would rather have the £ left in UK. Any advice most welcome.

Looked everywhere for the definition of '2 Baht Gold' What does it mean in monetary terms. I know gold is $1170 an ounce right now. Help appreciated.

A Thai Funeral is a new experience for me. I don't know the immediate family, but the surviving sibling is my girlfriends aunt (deceased grandmother) (girlfriend's mother also deceased a number of years ago). This will be the first time I meet the family. (Girlfriend father still alive)

I don't want to go empty handed - (my girlfriend would not dream of asking me to contribute, and I have had the statutory maipenrai). Any tips of a suitable gesture of condolence. Back in blighty we would prepare flowers. Any help, suggestions or comment appreciated.