Tonycheston

ASTV still up and running:

Thanks for this link. I can barely get a thing to show up on ThailandOutlook.tv

another TV link. On my computer better quality

http://tv-online-channels.com/online-tv/Th...News1_1845.html

The smoke is getting thicker and seems to be coming from 2 places close to each other

Has anything happened?

From my balcony I can see the airport (planes arriving and leaving) on the horizon. Just now there is a lot of smoke rising. This may be a fire somewhere near the airport or a fire in the direct line from my balcony to the airport.

Anyone with actual news please inform

Is TNN available online?

If so what is their website? I can't find it

I don't think so.

Anyway they have stopped showing now.

They showed the PAD arriving in pick ups and being turned away by the police. Apparently they (PAD) are now grouping on the other side of the police.

Thanks P please keep us informed

Is TNN available online?

If so what is their website? I can't find it

What channel is showing live?

Is this new?

Thai protesters want to talk

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:05

Protesters occupying Bangkok's main international airport have agreed to hold formal talks on Saturday with Thai authorities following initial contacts, a police commander said.

Tried to call "Air Asia" may times today always busy. Just as a joke I tried to book a flight for today on their site leaving from Suvarnabhumi. They are still taking bookings lol

I can see the usually see the planes taking off and landing from my balcony. Haven't seen any up to now. Maybe I was in the bathroom when the Singapore flight took off I'm looking constantly because I have a flight out due on Sunday.

I just called the British Embassy and they told me that there ia an arrangement with the Thai Immigration.

IF YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED TICKET OUT OF THAILAND FROM 26th ONWARDS, YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR OVERSTAY.

Thanks James

When I called 1111 just now from a mobile phone it answered normally: “…for English, press 9…”

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Maestro

me too, guess it was the 02 that was the problem

Anyway not much joy, very nice lady with poor English ability, reconnected me 3 times and told me to contact Immigration office. I thought that was Immigration?

Call cost 3 Baht also from mobile

Why don't you call immigration and ask them. Call the 24 hour number 1111. It costs 3 baht from a land line.

I just called (using a mobile and adding 02 before the number) got a mechanical voice telling me the number doesn't exist.

Any idea what the number is from a mobile?

Thanks

Does anyone know what happens to cancelled air asia flights? We are due to fly with them on Sunday to Phnom Penh. I find no information on their website. Do we get our money returned or new flights? Problem with a new date is that I will have overstayed my limit. Reason for journey is to get a tourist visa,

Any info would be welcome.

Tony

Internet, Communication pp. Forum!

I'll move to there.

///MOVED

thank you

Hi

Not sure which forum this belongs to, however, here goes.

I bought an iPhone in Thailand. The salesperson "unblocked" it and gave me a sim card for 121. Really I don't use my phone very often but I have it so that others get in touch with me. At first I had 100 THB and only used about 40THB before the date was to expire so I restocked 50THB, that only made my card valuable for a further 3 days. I never made any calls in that time so now the money is lost and the sim? will expire very soon, meaning I will have no number (I think)

Can anyone explain how the sim thing works and maybe give me a better solution?

Thanks to anyone who can help

Tony

Lite Beer,

If I was going to UK I would have done the application at Hull. Mum is getting better and says I should come in spring. The air fares are high due to the season and also most flights to Thailand from UK are already fully booked (I thought travellers where staying away) according to the tour companies I contacted.

Oh, where is good?

Hi,

I plan on going to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) to get a tourist visa or 1-year visa. Can anyone tell me how long it takes after application until I can collect?

My plan is to go on Tuesday arriving late afternoon, applying on Wednesday morning. I would like to leave PP on Saturday and visit Siem Reap before returning to BKK. What do you think my chances are getting the visa on Friday?

Thanks for any useful help or info.

Tony

Hi there,

I need to get back to the UK (Manchester would be the best airport) around the 28th Nov for about 10 days. Mum has to have an operation and needs some help when she gets out of hospital. Anyone know who offers the best flight deals here in BKK or a website that has "good, cheap" prices?

Did the visa run last week to Cambodia. there are no signs of any conflict on the border, everything was relaxed and very friendly. Some military were driving around on a float and singing, collecting money for the army but absolutely no signs of any trouble.

I went on a tour with 15 people so can't help you there about a small group.

Hi. I am British and came to Thailand as a tourist without a visa in September. Upon arrival I got a stamp in my passport allowing me to stay 30 days. I got this renewed by crossing into Malaysia and coming back the same day (visa run). I did this once more by going to Cambodia. My "stamp" expires now on Dec. 3rd.

Do these "stamps" count as a visa or will I be able to go to Cambodia at the beginning of December and apply for a tourist visa at the Thai Embassy allowing me to stay in Thailand for a further 3 months?

My plans are to stay here for a while but with journeys into other asian countries as well as a visit to the UK for a few days. So I need a visa that allows me to renter Thailand a few times without the visa being discontinued.

Anyone done something similar or have any ideas what is best for me?

Thanks for any help - Tony

Thanks "lite beer"

I notice the post as from April. I was hoping for newer information. Also the question about immigration accepting USD was still not answered.

Thanks anyway

Hi there,

tomorrow I have to do a visa run from Bangkok and I booked with a tour company. The return price was only 800 THB so I guess there will be no luxuries like free lunch or movie. I guess also that I will get no help with any paperwork. I don't think that will be a big issue, however, I read so many different tales about getting the visa.

I just read that Cambodia do not accept USD but the agent told me to take 20$. I also read that if you don't spend 1 night in Cambodia the visa costs more.

Has anyone done a visa run to Cambodia (Aranyaprathet) preferably within this last couple of weeks, who can tell me exactly how things work there?

Thanks in advance - Tony

Hi.

New here and not well informed about Thailand.

Can anyone tell me how widely spoken English is in Thailand. I mean also in the rural districts and not just confined to hotels and tourist areas?

Thanks for any replies

Tony