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1 hour ago, lamyai3 said:

Was there a stamp on it in relation to the TM30 requirements? And did you include a TM30 receipt when doing the report, or do you have one on file with immigration?

 

I'm wondering what differences are in place at CW (if any) regarding postal 90 day reports in light of the enforcement of TM30s since two or three months ago. 

No mention of TM30 on the receipt. I didn't send one but do have one on file at CW.

Finally got it today. This time they didn't return my passport copies like they normally do. I guess they found some more storage for paperwork or got a good deal from the recyclers.

9 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Did you send it by EMS both ways?

EMS there, regular back, same as normal. Perhaps they are too busy doing TM30's to do my TM47 on time.

I've been doing by 90 day report by post to Changwattana for over a year with no problems. This time I haven't received the receipt yet, 2 days after the report date. When should I start worrying and what do I do then? Thanks.

Done today. TM30 was required. Updated bank book is required when returning in one month. No mention of health insurance.

All my papers 100% in order, total time taken 7 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES.

Did my 90 day report this morning. No problems at all. Done in 5 minutes and I came home with some free food and soy milk. Nothing to worry about. Parking is busier than normal but traffic on Changwattana was just fine.

they had entered the Government Complex in Chaeng Wattana, where tens of thousands of state officials work.

oops, feel sorry for anyone needing to do their 90 day report in right now!

Did my 90 day report this morning. No problems at all. Done in 5 minutes and I come home with some free food and soy milk. Nothing to worry about.

I have too many cats and need to find a nice new home for 3 kittens that were dumped in my garden. 2 boys, 1 girl, located in the northern surburbs of Bangkok on Changwattana Road. All 3 are healthy, friendly and playfull. The first set of vaccines will be done before they go to a new home.

Glad you got the info, I was out voted after tree planting and we went to do some fishing and have another picnic so I didn't get time to get the number for you. And yes, it was pretty hot out there today but all the trees are in the ground now. Bring on the rain!

If we get the last of trees planted in time tomorrow we will be heading past that hotel in the afternoon, I'll try to get the number for you.

Went past it yesterday and it looks to be open now. Signs are advertising a promotional price of 790 baht.

Ask fot his to be moved to the bikes forum for more replies.

In the meantime what is important in a scooter for you?

How much shopping do you want to carry? Do you want to strap anything to the rear seat? Carry bags of rice at the front? Store a full face helmet under the seat? Ride one or two up most of the time?

I have good luck paying overdue bills at the 'post and pay' places typically find in the basement at Big C etc. You could try there first. There is a MEA office on Tiwanon road, near the Toshiba office I think. I don't know one closer to you.

You can miss 2 months payment before they come out to cut you off. When they turn up to disconnect the supply they will give you 24 hours if you promise to go straight to the office to pay.

'Real' furniture movers in Thailand are way over priced in my opinion. I got some quotes for moving 5 items when we moved to the house next door in Bangkok. The cheapest was 8,000 baht with no insurance. I thought they were offering to buy the things from me at that price. 8,000 baht to drive a pickup with 2-3 guys to my house, carry 5 things next door and drive back to the office. What a joke.

Pack and wrap the stuff yourself, get some motorbike taxi guys to help and save a bundle.

Primers, masonary sealers, sanding sealers, exterior paints etc. are all available but your average Thai painter will not use them. Too much work or too expensive I am guessing. Buy the proper stuff yourself and make them use it, or just paint yourself.

As for brands I have used Dulux and Berger and they have gone on nicely and held up fine. The Dulux interior paint I used in our salon was underwater for 5 weeks during the flood and only peeled off the wall in a few places. But I did sand and wash the walls before painting, not something a Thai 'expert' painter would normally do!

I may just publish Chancy Nandler's map of Bangkok - Men's edition. I'm sure it would sell 10 copies or so...

That's a fine idea, put me down for the first copy!

I will be there in about 10 days and will look for you if nobody else has replied by then.

I have been using Bosch and Makita tools bought in Thailand for a few years with no problems. I do general household stuff and build my own furniture and would recommend both brands. Maktec looks good and I will probably pick up a Maktec belt sander at some point. If you just want do a couple of small things then Maktec would probably be a good choice.

Check out the 'Finest' Belgium chocolate tart, it's sitting on a normal shelf despite having 'keep frozen' on the package. I pointed this out to the customer service but they couldn't care less.

I take mine to Toyota BKK Rangsit for servicing and have been very pleased with them so far. We bought it from a flying insect themed dealer, I won't be going there again.

I tried every method going to make chips from the Big C spuds but with no luck, I just buy Farm Frites from Makro now. They make decent mash though.

Trainman-that was kind of a snide little ending there, why? And even if I WAS trying to advertise a cake business why does that offend you? Are you ok buddy?

Become a TV sponsor and plug your cake business all you want, it wasn't expensive last time I checked.

At this rate, they'll be catching up to Japan soon. In Japan, they have parking lots that not only tell you there are spaces available, but will guide you to the vacant spot. Hey, maybe they could use the 1,000,000 iPads that the govt is buying to build an app like this!

Central Chaengwattana has a system similar to this now. At the entry to each floor it tells you how many spaces are available and each parking space has a red or green light above it so you can easily find the empty slots. Pretty impressive stuff I thought.

I would recommend locking yourself in your shed and posting some more troll topics on TV. Oh, I see you already did.

If you leave the change, does that go to the employees, or to the owners?

It should go to the hairdresser or shampooer who did your hair... but sometimes cheeky owners (or cheeky receptionists) keep it... so better to put the cash in the hand of whoever you want to tip

Good advice, some of our staff have worked in salons where this happens. Most of our Thai customers will tip both the shampoo girl and stylist but my wife (the owner) rarely receives anything.

In our salon we will pay somebody who can cut hair well at least 50% extra compared to a shampoo girl. In some of the larger places in malls the stylists will be working purely for commision, no salary. Other places will pay a minimum salary topped up by commision once the staff member has brought in a certain amount of income.

In barber shops the standard is no salary with a 60/40 split between owner and staff.