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Since you are in Pattaya, you can get one at Jomtien Immigration for 200 THB. Fill out the form, provide additional proof of residence location (utility bill, lease, etc.), copies of your passport face page, visa or extension of stay, entry stamp

The form you need is here:

http://www.thaivisa....te-in-thailand/

300 baht if you need it the same day.

200 Baht even for same day pickup. Just did mine last Tuesday (needed for driving license renewal) got at Immigration at 10am and had to pay 200 Baht. Had to come back at 1pm (the same day) to pick it up.

That's not my expereience last month. I paid 300 baht to pick it up the same day plus I gave her a 500 baht note to pay for it at 8:30 in the morning. As usual I got no change then and when I picked it up later and she claimed I paid with 3 - 100 baht bills (which I did not have). So my residency permit cost me 500 baht - I love Thai immigration!!!

But JT you have produced more posting on his topic than he has I believe - please tell us more.

Aw shucks. What would you like to know? I'm here to serve.

Could this be a delusions of grandeur issue?

But JT you have produced more posting on his topic than he has I believe - please tell us more.

JT please tell us more of Mexican food and Sunrise Tacos (ST).

Leave Jingthing alone. He writes very worthwhile restaurant reviews and is one of the few members who does.

As you have stated many times before on these forums, you are a good side kick! Whoever got JT back on the Sunrise bandwagon should be banned or shot!

They obviously think she's not going to leave after her stay.

- Did you apply for single or multiple entry? Also, 90 days may be too long for just a first time visit if she's never been out of Thailand before. How much travel has she done?

- What did you provide for financial support evidence? Just your bank balances? It's good to show both your T4 and bank account balances. Did you sign an affidavit indicating that you would cover all expenses?

Probably the best evidence for her leaving is her return plane ticket. Did you purchase them and provide a copy in your application? When you apply again, apply for a shorter period of time and purchase the return tickets.

1) The application was for a single entry and leaving less than 90 days later. I never heard of a graduated visa system in Canada - it's long way and there is lots to see.

2) She has not travelled outside Thailand due to work and family commitments.

3) She submitted a return plane ticket reciept to support proof she was returning.

4) I was willing to guarantee her return if needed.

5) I submitted 2 years income tax statements, 40 years of CPP statements, investment porfolio statements and bank account statements. (about 1 mil CDN)

Why would a person reapply after satisfying ALL of theit requirements. It seems my Canadian gov't has a new cash cow? I understand keeping out undesirables but this is far from the case.

When they don't even bother to interview any of the parties you have to wonder if the care to get the real story.

My Thai girl friend was refused a 90 day visa to visit me in Canada this summer. We have been living together for 1 year and had a 1 year friendship prior to that.

Reasons for refusal

- lenght of stay in Canada? 90 day visit

-purpose of visit, even though a well documented full itinery was given with maps. A letter to the Embassy was submitted outlinning the circumstances, invitation and my financial support backed up by my financial statements (a substantial amount).

Her current employment, she works full time in the construction trade and graduated as a civil engineer. Her employer gave her a 3 month leave of absence with a return to work date and this was translated and certified for the Canadian embassy.

Her personal assets and financial status. She supports her 2 kids upcountry and does not have much cash but I indicated to my Embassy I was paying for flights, and her expenses while we were in Canada.

I am not just whining but want to know if others have run into this? Our age difference is just under 20 years. The hoops she jumped thru to complete this as they required and be unsuccessful makes me wander if they will allow Thais to visit Canada at all. The other odd thing is they never even requested any interviews from either of us?

If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

Thanks

I just did my renewal this past week plus a new multiple re-entry permit.

In your case a letter from the bank saying the 800K has been in your account over 3 months. They must photocopy or provide statements for the full 3 months, immigration made me return to the bank!

TM7 filled out correctly

Rental agreement, bills or other supporting documentation proving residence.

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Copies of passport, visa, & last entry stamp.

They made me return the next day to aquire my multiple re-entry permit as they were too busy???? (should you need one)

I hope that helps - Arrive at 8 am. I was at the desk at 8:20 and was #38!!!

I am selling a vehicle and was told as the seller I need a residence certificate to proceed with the sale. I imagine the buyer (farang) will also need one? I got some conflicting advice about if a medical certificate is also needed for a residence certificate - I know it is when applying for Thai drivers licenses and that makes sense but it doesn't if selling a vehicle.

I just want to get this correct the first time because I spent 2 days in immigration earlier this week renewing a retirement visa and a multiple re-entry permit.

Thanks

I am the O/P and had a will drawn up by a local lawyer on Theppasit Rd (near Soi 10) for a 5,000 baht fee. This included 4 copies in English and Thai, one each for lawyer, executor, alternate executor and myself - all sealed. I thought the fee was reasonable as it included about 2 1/2 hours of consultation. I appreciate others recommendations but I felt more comfortable with a lawyer familiar with Thai and the legal system here drawing up my will. I had mentioned peviously my bank would not just add her as a beneficiary, she would have to have full signing rights! The will is a very detailed 8 page document leaving no doubt of my possessions and allowing for future possessions should I aquire a new car or motorcycle. Identities were well proven with passports, Thai IDs and supporting documents and should I die I am comfortable my wishes will be carried out. Should I and my girlfriend die I am confident the alternate executor will proceed with my wishes. Thanks to all.

Hi BUZZER,

I am the OP and my final price was 5,000 baht (not 10,000) as your post indicated and I think was a good value (but prices can change!). The legal firm I utilized was PJ Law on Thepprasit Road near the Soi 10 Thepprasit intersection (Ms. Panisama) for anyone interested about Pattaya and good english was spoken. I hope you find a reasonable priced lawyer in Bangkok.

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I was only there twice but, as a short-order cook for almost 20 years, I think have a valid opinion.

The father/son/falang wife/thai girl friend combination of principals is three too many bosses.

The father guy was far too gushy and trying to please all the people all the time. He quickly lost credibility with me. While it's good to have ambition, business has to be based in reality.

Not in a good location.

Pricing wasn't accurate. I bet a thousand baht they lost money on every item. There was already half a dozen guys on here complaining about their high prices.

The menu was too extensive. They should have concentrated on doing 4 or 5 things really well. Corned beef - pastrami - rye bread - pickles - potato salad and STOP. To add on pizza, pies, baked goods, desserts, etc. etc. is too much.

It could cost between 8 and 10,000 a day to maintain such a big menu. You would have to have 20 customers a day spending 500 baht each TO BREAK EVEN. Both times I was there, I was the only one in the joint for the entire hour. While I did spend 500 baht, it was because I got stuff to go for lunch the next day.

So..... delete the deli-zza.

'nuff said

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I won't analyse why they shutdown, menu choices or their business arrangements but I do think the location on a poorly lit side street was horrible and the interior was not much better from a customers point of view. Only 100 metres away there are brightly lit restaurants on Beach Road with views and a nice cool breeze. I liked the food but found 300 baht for a nice sandwhich on the high side for many people here, my Thai lady would prefer to spend 300 baht eating the Shabushi buffet at Central Festival Mall which includes dessert, drinks and air conditioning. It was nice to have this speciality food available here but I don't think 20 - 50 TV readers eating there occassionally is going to make it a viable restaurant. I wish them well and hope they have other options as their meats were great.

Jayman - the times I have eaten at Mikes he usually sits on at the elevated table right near the road using his computer? It may be coincidental I have never noticed him smoking either. I talked with him a few times about his touch screen computer so I know I got the right guy. I enjoy the garden setting, seating and service in that restaurant as opposed to a fast food type of arrangement.

I am so glad there is no shameless promoting to skewer the poll results!!!

Whatever. In any case, the poll and results are for entertainment purposes only.

BTW, congratulations to Mike's Mexican as the probable winner of this poll. Maybe some people who haven't tried it before will try it. Heck, I may even give Tequila Reef another try for their chile con carne dishes. Hope springs eternal.

That said, I still suggest y'all check out the CUSTOMIZED burrito option at Sunrise.

Kinda confirmed the shameless promoting aspect JT!!!!

Umm, so what? It's no secret that I think Sunrise Tacos is the best Mexican restaurant in town. Not anywhere near perfect, and the competition isn't stiff, but again, no secret.

Some things about it would even be remarkable if they were competing in a really competitive Mexican food market:

-- the vast salsa bar including ones made from fresh mango and fresh pineapple

-- the distinctive in-house made tortilla chips

-- the distinctive in-house made soft corn tortillas

-- the taco promotion days

-- the beef birria, it ain't authentic to use beef instead of goat, but it IS different

-- the American pie menu (not my thing at all but it is different)

No, honestly, I wouldn't eat there (or any local choices) in a big American city, but still I think they are doing great things ... for being in Thailand.

Sorry JT - you are too funny!!!

I am so glad there is no shameless promoting to skewer the poll results!!!

Whatever. In any case, the poll and results are for entertainment purposes only.

BTW, congratulations to Mike's Mexican as the probable winner of this poll. Maybe some people who haven't tried it before will try it. Heck, I may even give Tequila Reef another try for their chile con carne dishes. Hope springs eternal.

That said, I still suggest y'all check out the CUSTOMIZED burrito option at Sunrise.

Kinda confirmed the shameless promoting aspect JT!!!!

Pass by this "restaurant" and eat next door.

We have just updated our hours. We are open Mon - Sat from 11am till Midnight. We are sometimes closed to replish stock...usually 4-6 pm.

Timbos is a fixture in our condo...and have great breakfasts too. They also now offer taxi and bike rentals too....if interested.

I think he means the popular "Honey's" - it is often very busy and hard to get a table.

You won't find one for 50 baht.... They are 150 baht.. so pay 150 baht at ANY clinic or do without.

Bullsh*t, I already know where to get then for 100 baht but have heard many people say on Thaivisa where they are available for 50 baht. Thanks for nothing rmicheald

Good luck on your search to save 50 baht. For me I would just pay the extra money - it is incredibly inexpensive by western standards considering the doctor has an office to run, nurses to pay and had many years of education. The aggravation, time and effort of searching for a discount Doc is just not worth it IMHO. I agree the form is a waste of time but when in Rome?

Can anyone tell me if they are getting good results with Sophon Internet, there was an old post but are you still happy with the service? A friend was told their office was on Pattaya Tai near Tukcom, any other landmarks?

Thanks

If its a lot more expensive than View Talay 1 or 2 better buy at VT1 or VT2 which are good and cheap...

Better go look at VT 1&2 first to compare quality. If "Cheap" is the defining word, then VT 1&2 probably fit the bill in all aspects.

Already lots of excellent posts above in this thread. After reading my own post I see it could be a bit confusing to the reader. VT 1&@ certainly are cheaper. But I'm not sure I made it clear that if cost is not the only, or primary, consideration, then cheaper is certainly not necessarily better.

If comparing the VT 1 and 2 to Jomtien Complex Condotel you have to take into consideration the difference in square metres. If the usually larger JCC units are 50% bigger you will be paying more usually.

The rudeness goes both ways...anyway, it will get less crowded in a month or so. I guess when you throw in a bunch of people from all over the world and cram them into the back of a covered pick-up truck, that's what you get.

When they leave from Pattaya Tai and Second Road they will still cram people in until it is FULL before allowing the baht bus to leave - same problems and rudeness, just a longer wait!!!!

Pros

- Good location close to the beach, many bars and restaurants, on baht bus route.

- Studios generally are spacious at around 68 sq. metres including large balcony 3.3 X 5 metres.

- Only 1 room deep so you can get a good breeze going thru the units.

- All units have views but Tower A had VT 7 built in front of it, now Tower B has better views.

- Decent pool, spacious gym and rec area but older equipment.

- Good management and security.

Cons

- Getting older so maintenance may increase.

- Some noise from the surrounding bars - normal?

- In high season it gets crowded around pool but the rest of the year is fine.

- Usual noisey uninsulated concrete floors!!

- Ongoing upgrades to elevators.

Maybe the mayor could get some assistance from the pattaya jet ski operators to ferry him across the pond?

Why the interest in this "Texas" place? Looking at the food pics, the "Texas" food appears very inauthentic and the Thai food appears to be of the typical mediocre standard easily available most everywhere.

Is someone trying to put another restaurant out of business with their food snobbery? Give them a chance.