rob5ash

i have just come back from kuala Lumpur,embassy no problem,even smiled which is a novelty these days.So i would advise going there,Air Asia out of Bangkok 3000 baht,just watch out for the taxi's the other side looks like they are trying to give the thai's a run for their money on the scams,But all in all as easy a trip as you could wish for.

All those people killed by water pistols who would have thaught it !

Rather than "the nation" try "not the nation" much closer to the truth

1000 baht,you are well off tract,a large taxi to the airport from the monument 500 baht pre booked,ok may ask for express way money so add 65 baht ,but no way over 600 baht

larry's dive soi 22

Best burger i have had in 3 years,great fries too

central world has a big machine (maybe 40 different flavours) in the food suppermarket buy as few or many as you want your choise

Where's a good place to stay for a couple of days? Budget around 350-500 BHT, internet connection, safe, clean, spacious and within walking distance from trains in BKK city.

Try Asha guesthouse in the north of Bangkok near saphan Khwai Bts.

Got all you asked for plus a swimming pool

check their website ashaguesthouse.com

here we go new year all over again!

Never got down to who did that,but lots of ideas thrown about.

still it will be safer than a friday night downtown in london

Hi folks.

I entered Thailand on a fresh non-immigrant type B almost 14 months ago. This visa is obviously now expired. I was intending to pop back to the UK at the end of November for a while, so decided to use 3 x 30 day visa exempt stamps at the local border.

My requirement to head back to the UK for a while is now a non-issue.

So what are my options for getting a fresh visa? I would prefer a fresh non-immigrant (can be an O as I don't need the B any more), failing this any way of staying a few more months before needing to leave the country would be a good second choice, as I really have no reason to leave apart from obtaining a visa.

I have a 1 year old son here if that makes any difference, although I think I read somewhere that this is no longer considered a reason for granting of a visa.

Thanks in advance.

hey mac,

a flight to the uk is going to cost you (as you know)

i dont think you qualify for the o(age),so looks like the B again,but from the info i have you will only get the 1 year visa in the place of your birth (ie uk again).

i have to get mine again next week,normaly i would go to phnom phen but am a little worried with the border dispute hotting up again,so its Vientien,kl ,panang or singapore.

In the end even with having to renew every 3 months with the cost of flights doesnt make much difference,plus you get a break.

when you back in bkk ,let me know as i have jumped ship ,drop me a line

rOB