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Looking for long term Hotel Pattaya ?

Prefer with pool.

Good price please.

They always say same price nomatter how long I stay ?

Want about 6-12 months.

Thanks. Guys.

There is a hearing aid shop on Sukhumvit near Spanish Condo on the same side called D Med hearing centre.

D Med also have a unit in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

Thanks to all!

HS.

There is a hearing aid shop on Sukhumvit near Spanish Condo on the same side called D Med hearing centre.

D Med also have a unit in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

Thanks to all!

HS.

Hi there

A friend of mine needs a modern, quality hearing aid. Any advise where to get one in Pattaya?

Thanks to all.

HS.

Hello

Does anyone know of a nice place to stay for around 20 to 25 thousand Bhat per month

I would like

a) a clean room

reasonable security

c) high up, preferably a sea view

d) a nice size T.V and DVD player (or ability to connect one)

Is the above possible in the Pattaya area?

Check out "Diana-Oasis" inside Diana Estate, halfway down on Soi Bouakao. Perfect location. Walking distance to all good areas. Great and very friendly service. They have several different types of studios, all brandnew and fully equipped. I think they also offer a very nice one bedroom unit with all luxury. I stayed at their modern type studios. Prices from 15Kto 28K if I remember right. They even got a 6MB WIFI Spot for their customers and their own restaurant. No seaview, but great gardens and 2 pools and gym! Totally secure and visitor friendly! I have stayed there twice and referred several friends, we are all happy and will be back end of the year for the winter season. The nicest staff I have seen in Pattaya.... Check their website (diana-oasis.com) them and book early....Best of luck and a nice vacation! HS.

After spending ages going through numerous threads, I'm still as puzzled as ever. here's my problem. we can't get a phone line where we've moved to. I didn't think for a minute, that getting a phone line would become such a major issue as Thailand is developed enough a country...or so I thought! Anyway, cut the long story short, now we can't get internet access the traditional way, so it looks like we have to head towards mobile internet option. Anyone can recommend the best solution/provider in Sattahip area? Or maybe there is another way out? i heard mobile internet is still relatively slow.

Any tips?

Many thanks in advance!

Hi there

Try Hutch 2MB via GPRS/Aircard (Stick) You can actually try it out at their shop next to TUKOM and get all the different packages explained.

Was told to have funds in bank 3 months before new extension in 1 year and not to forget the 90 day address reporting

Happy to hear of your positive experience. Well done.

That comment about 3 months might be news.

I and others have been told explicitly that the money does NOT need to be seasoned for 3 months for subsequent extensions (using the 800K). I was told the DAY BEFORE would be OK (that was over a year ago though). This time (late last year) I did not season for 3 months and no questions were asked.

So here is my question, did the officer tell you about the 3 month policy without your asking? Or did you ask specifically about next year? Either way, probably bad news.

Hi there

I did not ask. It was the nice Lady on the second desk/station that finalized the process. Whiles she was handing me the number to pickup the passport the next day,she just mentioned not to forget the 90 days reporting and money must be in bank 3 month before you come next year.

Once again, I have been living in several countries all over the world. The Thai retirement process must be one of the easiest in the world, there is nothing whatsoever to complain about it....You should have seen all the people in the office that came totally unprepared and dressed like slobs....A real show of Pattaya's quality tourism. Actually embarrassing for many of us!

Thanks to Thaivisa and Immigration!

HS.

I would like them to reduce the outrageous fee of 800,000 baht, charged for people obtaining a retirement visa. It seems far out of proportion to the quota married farang have to have, and thai/farang couples. This year with the drastic exchange rate I can't get my retirement visa. I came here because I couldn't afford to live in my home country and it is getting so that I cannot afford to live here either.

The 800'000 in the bank requirement is just about the cheapest way to get an official retirement visa anywhere in the world. Actually the Pi's just started a program with 20K US$. Lots of people have lost there sense for reality and should start comparing with other countries. I am very critical about many things in Thailand. But the Retirement Visa/Extension is certainly one of the best deals you can find anywhere in the world. Just a bit over 20K US$, 1900 Baht Fees and 15 Minutes process. Can't beat that! Also cost of living can hardly be beaten....

Dear all;

Could anybody kindly provide me with an up to date list of documents, I need to apply for my Retirement Visa the first time at Pattaya Immigration. I go for the version 800'000 Baht in the bank for 3 month already....

Any additional advise is appreciated.

Thank you very much!

HS.

Update....Have done it this afternoon....5 Minutes on each desk, very friendly and efficient service by both officers. Was told to have funds in bank 3 months before new extension in 1 year and not to forget the 90 day address reporting. Very positive experience. Thanks to your boards advise I had all prepared perfectly. Thanks you to you and Pattaya Immigration!

It was amazing to watch how many people came in totally unprepared...and dressed like the typical Pattaya slob. It shows once more what place we live in. I have lived in several countries around the world and even so I am highly critical, I must say, Thailand was the easiest and least expensive process by far. Definitely no reason to complain.

Thanks again!

HS.

Thank you very much for the detailed info.

HS.

You should state what visa (if any) you are currently staying on.

Pattaya immigration doesn't grant retirement visas, only extensions based on retirement.

So what are you currently here on:

O? O-A? Tourist? 30 day stamp?

It makes a difference.

Also, the new rule is the money for 800K only needs to be in 2 months for the first extension, not 3 months.

Thank you.

I am on a Non-Immigrant O, just came back into the country last night and got 3 months. The actual Visa expires on February 2nd.

Funds have been in account for several months.

Regards.

HS.

Dear all;

Could anybody kindly provide me with an up to date list of documents, I need to apply for my Retirement Visa the first time at Pattaya Immigration. I go for the version 800'000 Baht in the bank for 3 month already....

Any additional advise is appreciated.

Thank you very much!

HS.