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OK all sounds good, last one to Lopburi - as this cannot be extended would they still need to apply for the extension at immigration office or just make sure they are out before the 37 days?

If they do not have a visa or tickets out of Thailand within 30 days after arrival then they may be denied boarding in the UK.

If they manage to get to Bangkok they will get 30 days visa exemption entry if arriving by air. Getting Tourists visas from Thai consulate in uk before trip (available by post in less than a week) will stop any possible hitches.

Thanks for that, one problem is they are not currently in UK. A possibility is buying a cheap air ticket out of thailand and just not using it, that would get them here but once here, can the visa exemption be extended as with a visa or is a border bounce going to be necessary?

Sure this is an easy one, I have 2 elderly parents coming for visit here from UK and will be staying 34 days, if they don't have visa already what length of stay will they get when they arrive at Suvarnabhumi? If its 30 days then a visit to an immigration office for a 7 day extension will be ok, if its 15 then a border bounce visa run may be the end of them!!

Tropicevo - Thanks for that i hadnt really thought of the management companies. I too had seen a company a while ago advertising for this but cant remember the name and havent seen the adverts for a while.

Roo - Cheers for that i'll check them out.

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Does anyone know of an agency or company that supplies cleaners? i am not really interested in individual people, more of someone who has several cleaners on their books.

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Tropical interiors just moved to near Big C

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Pm sent regarding minibus company i use for customers. Transfer from airport to FV 300baht up to 8 people and luggage is pretty reasonable. Whole day island tours available too.

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Dont bother, take you're old cheap jeans to the levi shop at tesco and exchange them for a discount on a pair of real jeans. The advert is in the window if you can read it.

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Asalha Puja Day Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist sangha.

As i said, easter without the eggs.

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I've heard that the clinic opposite Macro is ok for outpatient treatment.

I have also heard this - but I have no personal experience. It opens at 10 am.

Would be good to get some first hand reports regarding this clinic, prices, care, languages spoken by staff etc. I'm sure many people in the NE of the island would be looking for a possible alternative to the hospitals for minor treatments.

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I suppose I should have looked at this thread before I booked my flights to Samui for November a couple of hours ago.

I now know why Bangkok Airways had special prices for November.

So where is the best beach for this time of year?

My personal choice would be Choengmon Beach. And it will be sheltered from any westerly storms.

Do not worry too much - the last couple of years the rainfall/storms have been comparatively light.

Westerly storms in November? Usually and i do say usually, by end of October the monsoon winds will have moved and be coming from the north east (ish) which is why Samui gets its rainfall (hopefully)

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There is 1 company that deals with High quality point to point motorcycle transport

English speaking, fullly insured, proper equipment

Door to door same day or next day delivery

based out of Chiang mai and services all of Thailand

Charges by the km.

Do you have any contact details for this company?

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i wouldn't take it, for sure there'll be heavy rain 24/7, believe me!

No there will not be rain 24/7 in September. That is one of the most stupid things i have seen on here for a long time!

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I wouldnt buy anything that isn't finished yet.

Tried breakfast at Secret Garden this morning and must say was a bit disapointed. Great setting and good sevice but 200 baht for a full english was on the high side considering you only get half a tomato and a small portion of beans (the cheap ones too, not even Brooks!) fried eggs overcooked too. Ther was a very nice piece of carrot carved into a flower, but not really sure if a full english breakfast is the place for that. I think there are a couple of better value for money options availably close by in this very competative breakfast market!

Why when I look at the price of bikes on http://www.motorcycle.in.th/staticpages/index.php/Honda_Motorcycle_Price_List and compare them to shop prices are the shops always listing between 5-10,000 baht higher?

Because that website shows AP Honda recomended retail price. Dealers can sell for whatever price they want.

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Definately rope, the snakes round here are much bigger with far more teeth!

Then book low season in koh tao in november, you should have no trouble. August is not low season in koh tao.

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Get your wife to write the address in Thai. I have always found greater succes than having the address written in english.

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Sorry, which bit is incorrect? Is there something else i should do? Or even if i did all that still not legal on toll roads, or just i shouldnt be worried about being stopped?

Thanks people, so tailgate down but load not sticking out further than gate, securely tied down, coverd and with a red flag for luck is actually ok but likely to be stopped for tea money from our friendly bib. Cheers, will give it a go and see what happens.

I have to transport something slightly bigger than the bed of my truck so need to leave the tailgate down. Is this actually legal? I will have to go through Bangkok preferably on toll roads is that ok too?

You don't have to use UPS. You could strap it to a pidgeon if you think it will get there! Personally i used TNT only because it was the first courier office i came to and it got there the next day.