jbeck

OK, I see that Walen and Pro Language have schools in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket.

So, if I wanted to move about after I've paid my tuition, apparently - I would be able to live in any of these places, which is a nice option to have.

Can anyone recommend one of these schools over the other, and WHY?

I want a school that is not just an excuse for a visa, but one that actually does a good job of teaching advanced Thai language.

Or, if not one of the above, then which?

In order to reply WITHOUT just GUESSING, you obviously must have attended or known someone that attended a school, or had a look at the courses/curriculum, or something.

I don't want a school that teaches, "hello, how much, where", etc... After 2 years, I'm way past that. What school has an advanced studies ?

Chiang Mai university is 50,000 baht so I'm not interested in that one.

For an ED visa, If wanting to travel a bit, do these schools let you make up missed classes or can you "never leave town" ?

Again, an answer from personal experience would be nicer than a guess!

Thanks!

I have an ED visa with Wallen and I think it is the best Visa you can get in Thailand.

- I work from Skype for my lessons (2h on Wednesday, 2 hours on Friday), so basically you can learn anywhere as soon as you have a good internet connection

- I do not have the go out from Thailand for 14 months or so.

- costs 25.000 / year plus 1900 every quarter. (how much you will pay every 2 months to go to the border and come back?)

- you learn Thai.

The only problems are:

- you need to be close to a School, because they do you immigration papers. I am in Pattaya, but could be in Chiang May or BK with Wallen.

- you have to attend to the lessons because the immigration will test you after the 2-3rd visa extension. Showing them your books might be enough though.

- you have to spend 4 hours / week with Kru Nat (teacher Nat) who is the funniest and the sweetest person on earth, but sometime she sings which can be a very painful experience.

Contact me in private if you want to have the Wallen team Skype, and ask them questions.

We are starting back the book 1 at page 1 in one week or so, so maybe you can join us.

Hi - a couple of questions:

Why would the Walen visa be the "best Visa you can get in Thailand"? Why would it be any better than any other school 1 year ED visa?

And you must mean "the best ED visa", not the best visa, right?

Is it their efficiency in doing the visa paperwork that makes them so good, or what?

Your statement is very intriguing.

And have you tried other schools that were not as good and what was the problem?

Since this thread is about "negatives", what if you want to travel in (or out?) of Thailand several times a year?

Maybe a week or a few weeks.

You will miss classes. Do the schools allow you to make them up?

Thanks

There would be no risk bringing it back, but as Shurup said, it's cheap so why bother.

Shurup is talking about underground lab steroid (UG).. The human grade is cheap enough, so why risk using underground lab crap if you don't have to. There's always a risk they use too much solvent which can cause painful injections, or that it is underdosed or non-sterile. UG only makes sense if human grade is unavailable or overpriced, which it isn't in Thailand.

Why don't you try and report back here from the jail? If he has no prescription for it, it will be illegal.

Testoviron Depot is a brand name and it contains the Testosterone Enanthate.

You can buy the same Testoviron Depot in an 1ml ampule or a 10ml multiuse vial, OR if you don't feel like paying extra for the label of same medication, you can just buy a Testosterone Enanthate. Either of them equally illegal unless you have a prescription.

There are many labs that make Testosterone Enanthate, they've been around for ages and they are trusted brands.

I won't even bother to comment on your UG grade and painful injections remarks.

Unless you've been to jail for it, how would you know for CERTAIN, what they would do?

My question was obviously to tropo. Tropo are you there?

I'm not into hearsay, or guesswork, but first hand experience, that's how I like to make use of the forum.

Actually it's the only way to use it effectively IMHO.

So the questions stands, why does someone claim no risk, and some claim big risk.

But hey, thanks anyway.

Are you saying you took it with you to the States (US)? I would just leave it there and come back to Thailand and buy more. It is cheap and you are taking a great risk bringing it back even there is some writing in Thai on it. You already took your chances by bringing it to the States, if you got checked you would have been charged with importing a scheduled or controlled substance. You will face the same the same risk if you take it back to Thailand as in Thailand as well, it is illegal unless you have a prescription for it. Leave the box at home for use on your future trips home and come back and buy more of it, one multiuse 10 ml vial is 800-1000 baht.

I actually mailed it to myself in the states. I've never seen a multiuse vial, only the box of 20 ampules.

I may not return to the states for 2 years but you're right, a few thousand baht might not be worth the risk.

I think if told them I didn't know I needed to carry my prescription, they wouldn't care, but why take a chance....

Anyway I doubt they'd put me in jail over it right?

...just take a bit of explaining and maybe, they confiscate it.

There would be no risk bringing it back, but as Shurup said, it's cheap so why bother.

Shurup is talking about underground lab steroid (UG).. The human grade is cheap enough, so why risk using underground lab crap if you don't have to. There's always a risk they use too much solvent which can cause painful injections, or that it is underdosed or non-sterile. UG only makes sense if human grade is unavailable or overpriced, which it isn't in Thailand.

Why "no risk"?

Are you saying you took it with you to the States (US)? I would just leave it there and come back to Thailand and buy more. It is cheap and you are taking a great risk bringing it back even there is some writing in Thai on it. You already took your chances by bringing it to the States, if you got checked you would have been charged with importing a scheduled or controlled substance. You will face the same the same risk if you take it back to Thailand as in Thailand as well, it is illegal unless you have a prescription for it. Leave the box at home for use on your future trips home and come back and buy more of it, one multiuse 10 ml vial is 800-1000 baht.

I actually mailed it to myself in the states. I've never seen a multiuse vial, only the box of 20 ampules.

I may not return to the states for 2 years but you're right, a few thousand baht might not be worth the risk.

I think if told them I didn't know I needed to carry my prescription, they wouldn't care, but why take a chance....

Anyway I doubt they'd put me in jail over it right?

...just take a bit of explaining and maybe, they confiscate it.

PM sent

thanks.

Also - I visited the states and took a box with me, that I used less than half of, now I'll be returning to Thailand early. I want to bring it back with me.

Is it possible they'll care when going through customs in Thailand if they see a box of T? There's even some Thai writing on the box...I bought in Chiang Mai in a pharmacy with no prescription.

thanks again.

its not my condo, was an advert on another forum.

if you want the email address flick me a PM.

PM flicked

thanks

Pattaya -Nirun studio condo for rent, 4000 baht monthly- long term ( 4 months), 4,500 baht monthly- short term, , plus low priced electric and 300 baht for service + water monthly. .

Has air conditioning, hot water, refrigerator, fan, bed and furniture, optional-cable TV (300 baht). . Large Condo complex with 2 swimming pools, 24 hour security, key card entry ,restaurants, bars, massage, gym, laundry, internet shops. Like a small city. Located very close to Carrfour mall, across from the ShagWell Hotel. The condo is located on the 3th floor, in the smaller buildings. There is a lift/ elevator. There is a small balcony and is near a large open area so you get a lot of breezes. It is very clean, quiet, and private.

Available now for short or long term

E-mail ( email removed ) for more info.

please contact me through a private message, you cannot put your phone or email in a post here

Fascino's in Pattaye usually has everything approved for OTC sale (which this is) , or can easily order it in.

thanks.

Some people, for some reason, think that useless responses are better than no response at all. I called. Now, you try. Save your bahts,

the information is bogus.

I was hoping that someone who buys the stuff could tell me where they get it. SO SIMPLE!

It's fine, I can always stay in a cheap hotel, if anyone would like to recommend one please do so, without making fun of me for wanting to save money (why is this funny- are you all rich?- don't answer that).

QueenVic has a 500 baht room, it's rather small though.

Isn't that 7000 Baht for two weeks? (and it's rather small, apparently)

now you understand why I wanted to try a different approach - yay!

April 1st come early again?

"i can pay about 4000 baht for 2 full weeks all inclusive, somewhat negotiable"

could try see if some motorbike taxi riders on the darkside willing to share their lean to?

i was told you could rent a condo for 8000 b/month there so i figured, half that is 4000 or 5000.

In Chiang Mai you can easily rent a motorbike for 2 weeks for 1500 baht.

I've stayed at pretty nice hotels there for 5000b/month (not a guesthouse).

Is Pattaya really that much more expensive?

Hopefully someone who HAS a condo and can use a few extra bucks, or knows of an alternative (guesthouse?) can HELP me instead of posting stupid jokes.

Thanks

Yes, 8,000B for a 3+ months contract low season where you pay water and electricity at infighted rates, as posted most cheap condos with A/C start at a rate of 700B+ per day, may get deal at 4,000B a week low season.

I'll just wait and wade through the replies, and hope someone has something to offer at a reasonable price, that otherwise might go empty.

Probably an out of town owner, not an agency.

4000-5000 baht is better than nothing - for some people.

It's fine, I can always stay in a cheap hotel, if anyone would like to recommend one please do so, without making fun of me for wanting to save money (why is this funny- are you all rich?- don't answer that).

QueenVic has a 500 baht room, it's rather small though.

April 1st come early again?

"i can pay about 4000 baht for 2 full weeks all inclusive, somewhat negotiable"

could try see if some motorbike taxi riders on the darkside willing to share their lean to?

i was told you could rent a condo for 8000 b/month there so i figured, half that is 4000 or 5000.

In Chiang Mai you can easily rent a motorbike for 2 weeks for 1500 baht.

I've stayed at pretty nice hotels there for 5000b/month (not a guesthouse).

Is Pattaya really that much more expensive?

Hopefully someone who HAS a condo and can use a few extra bucks, or knows of an alternative (guesthouse?) can HELP me instead of posting stupid jokes.

Thanks

Manufacturer: Bayer Schering Pharma

Distributor: DKSH

DKSH (Thailand) Ltd

Healthcare

280 New Rd

Bangkok 10100

Tel: 0 2220 9000, 1364 (Call Center)

Fax: 0 2220 9090

Email: [email protected]

WebSite: http://www.dksh.com

this does not say where I can buy it in Pattaya

http://bangkok.usemb...it_retirees.pdf

Hmm. Thanks. SO WITH THIS FORM, I still go every year to extend my OA retirement visa?

Only now, I no longer have to bring any bank letter, passbook copy, or otherwise prove that I have a bank balance of any specific amount?

thanks!

You are extending your permision to stay, not a Visa.

You have to get a new Embassy document every year.

Some Immigration Offices ask to see your bank book but there is no set amount needed.

Right. However I am asking again, assuming I get a new Embassy document every year (first).

THEN each year, do I need to visit the immigration office as before, to extend my permission to stay, similar to what I USED TO DO USING THE BANK BALANCE METHOD?

At the imm office, they stamp another "good until" date in my passport, after I show them the embassy document?

I'm simply asking is this how it works and if not, then how?

thanks.

Hi,

I have lived in chiang mai for 2 years already and have made several trips to pattaya.

this time i'd like to rent, sublet, whatever, a real furnished condo, basic, small is okay, one person only, must have GOOD in-room internet (not a cafe), A/C and hot water, can be second, third road, open to other ideas.

not really into jomtien

starting about Feb 15 for about 2 weeks.

i can pay about 4000 baht for 2 full weeks all inclusive, somewhat negotiable

i have references if you need, business owners in pattaya

no need to complain and waste everyones time if this price doesn't suit you!

I'm 52 years old and don't drink or smoke.

Flexible with the dates.

Also I need a scooter if you have one, OR if you know a 'good' place that isn't the usual high priced older bikes.

Maybe someplace that can negotiate a weekly rate.

Hoping to find something 'about' 1500 baht for the 2 weeks.

For the room, I will only respond if you PM me personally, if you have something - please PM me, DON'T reply to the forum, thanks.

Thanks so much.

Simple question. Hoping for a simple answer.

All the debates are already elsewhere on the forum.

Looking for the Bayer brand from Germany, 250mg/ampule.

thanks in advance

http://bangkok.usemb...it_retirees.pdf

Hmm. Thanks. SO WITH THIS FORM, I still go every year to extend my OA retirement visa?

Only now, I no longer have to bring any bank letter, passbook copy, or otherwise prove that I have a bank balance of any specific amount?

thanks!

I just did my income verification letter yesterday at the American Consulate. You don't have to show anything, just complete a few sections on the letter, pay 1,020 baht, and then a member of the consulate you ask if the information is true. You say yes, they sign and your out the door.

Hi, I've been on an OA retirement visa several years already, and would like to do the income verification letter instead. I live in Chiang Mai. We have an American consulate there. Has anyone done it there?

What is the required monthly amount that must be met or stated on the form/letter? What are the other questions on the income verification form/letter?

Do you need to state your source(s)? You don't even say you needed a bank balance letter or bankbook copy or original. True?

Does anyone have a copy of the form? You can PM me. BTW I'm an American.

thanks.

Go to the consulate website and sch. an appointment, download and print out form, fill out form donot sign until you see the consulate officer

I cannot find the form, googled and looked all over the place.

Anyone have a link or form name?

thanks.

I just did my income verification letter yesterday at the American Consulate. You don't have to show anything, just complete a few sections on the letter, pay 1,020 baht, and then a member of the consulate you ask if the information is true. You say yes, they sign and your out the door.

Hi, I've been on an OA retirement visa several years already, and would like to do the income verification letter instead. I live in Chiang Mai. We have an American consulate there. Has anyone done it there?

What is the required monthly amount that must be met or stated on the form/letter? What are the other questions on the income verification form/letter?

Do you need to state your source(s)? You don't even say you needed a bank balance letter or bankbook copy or original. True?

Does anyone have a copy of the form? You can PM me. BTW I'm an American.

thanks.

And the good news is that doing it early won't cost you any days. A new extension always starts on the date the current extension ends.

Advice is always to do it early, to have time in case you are missing some documents etc.

Thanks. I already said I want to do it early in the original post.

To extend your permision to stay you can do it anytime within the final 30 days.

It is always good to do it early.

wow - I'll give it a try, great news.

jbeck

Can I go to get the extension (using the bank balance method) a week before my current expiration date? 2 weeks? Only a day or so?

What is the 'rule'? I'd LIKE to get it done as soon as possible.

This will be my second extension.

That's ALL I am asking. Not asking how to do it.

Thank you,

jbeck

Looks like we have to wait a while, since not even showbikes available at honda dealers. They said mid - end of this month, lets wait and see....

good answer, great idea

Anybody owning this bike yet? Probably not.

Well when you get one, hopefully, someone can really describe it in detail.

Acceleration, top speed, handling, riding position, braking, engine characteristics (fuel injection).

Not someone who's a beginner or a first time bike owner.

can you comment from EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE?

All the guesswork has already been done elsewhere on this forum.

Hopefully someone who drives the bike "somewhere" near it's limits???

If you had a CBR 150 previously and could make some comparisons that would be cool.

Or if you rode the NEW CBR 150 and could compare that to the 250 that would be useful.

Dont feed the trolls.

thanks!