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It would be easier to send my application to Canberra
Was just asking if anyone from Perth has done the process, have read the web site from the Royal Thai Embassay and got the downloads etc
thanks for your replies anyway,
will go and ask the local Thai association for any assistance they may be able to give
My visas usually come through very quickly.. particularly with an express post city to city package.
Good luck!
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Edwinclapham is correct. It has to be sent to Canberra http://canberra.thai...ment_perth.html
It is true that the website to which you linked says "Australian nationals and foreign citizens with Australian residency in Western Australia who wish to apply for a visa to visit Thailand are requested to send the application, together with relevant documents, to the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra", but there is no harm in inquiring from from an honorary consulate in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc whether they will accept the visa application. I suspect that most will accept it.
Agreed. OP It might be good to try Hobart, a smaller state .. http://www.thaiconsulatehobart.com/ quicker turnaround??
I notice the following on their web site which is better than 10 days/3 weeks...a prepaid registered satchel would be required.
3. Your completed Visa will be returned to you within 7-working days (Assuming Visa is completely correctly, payment is received and application is approved)
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Fijian-born soldier Isimeli Baleiwai fights to stay in UK
Isimeli Baleiwai at home with his two children, aged three and sixA Fijian man who served in the British Army for 13 years is fighting to stay in the UK after being told he must leave the country by 9 August.
Well after the Gurkha fiasco nothing surprises me and I feel for this guy & family. Very much so!
Jo Lumley might just be able to make Cameron squirm if thats possible, she certainly got her wicked way with that old Scot GB!
If MPs had JL's ethnics and moral conscience UK would be a far better place in which to live!
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http://canberra.thai...y.org/visa.html
Due to the closure of the Royal Thai Consulate-General office in Perth, all visa applications from Western Australia must be submitted by post to the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra or other Royal Thai Consulate offices in Australia.
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Edited .. you are correct they are actually saying ....
The Embassy may take up to 10 (ten) working days for visa application process. In addition, visa applicants will have to allow sufficient time for postage and delivery. Therefore, please be advised to submit the application to the Embassy in advance, at least 3 weeks prior to departure.
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I dont have any advice Notouchmonkey, I have no experience in these matters, but I sincerely your father is resting in peace and guiding you in his own way.
Eddie
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SHOCKING Carry!!!!! Utterly shocking!!
Its appalling that they would put you in such a situation. What on earth!
However, emotional aspect aside, i really hope you get some practical and legal advice on this. Im sorry that i can not help with any advice personally, but maybe the guys in the marriage and divorce section or the Family and Children section could? At least they could point you in the right direction maybe, if you are not sure where to go from here.
This REALLY should not be happening to you!!!!!!!
PLEASE keep us updated, if you dont mind. I do not know you, but i really feel for you and your situation. Would appreciate knowing how you get on.
If there is any way at all any of us can help find out information for you please let us know..otherwise please know you have emotional support here, even if we do not know each other.
After reading about your husbands family, i honestly feel like lambasting them for their actions. Utterly despicable!!!!!!!
I share Eek's sentiments entirely Carry!
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the swedish embassy in vientianne is already informed probably (Sokpaluang Rd. Quartier Wat Nak, Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Phone : +856 (021) 315003)
you sound like a very good person. take care of yourself.
I concur . Full credit to you mate, your actions are highly commendable.
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This is where payPal is good to pay with. You know you have protection against scams.
Strange that it may seem Bookman, whilst ordering a few crates of wine through Bigpond a few months back, they appear to act as the middle man.... the end supplier (which remains nameless) extracted mone
This is where payPal is good to pay with. You know you have protection against scams.
My knowledge about payPal is zero.
Why do people suggest it's safer? Surely there is still the possibility that the 'seller' is a fraud and will send an empty box or send nothing.
Thanks.
I have had several scams, one of which was a phone unlocking service for a Blackberry (UK) and another a well known company in Oz who purported to have sent me some boxes of wine.. all paid for via Paypal.. I was most impressed.. within hours they opened an "issue file" and monies were reimbursed back to me within days.
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Aww and i wanted to fly on the A380.
Singapore Airlines, Emirates can make your wish come true. For Thai, it's gonna be a long long time before you can step foot in one. Guess that there will be an extensive refurbishment of some older aircrafts..
Along with Malaysia commencing end of November 2012
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Even more annoying than late arrivals (or departures) is the sight of people just yakking on a cell phone or looking (hopefully? aimlessly?) at a phone to see...what?
I honestly think cell phones are the bane of modern life (their one saving grace possibly being emergencies, as in life and death, not the emergency of not knowing whether to buy this cheese or that cheese in the supermarket...what do you think, my love?).
What bs, what go hok (as the Thais say).
The sight of so many people being obsessed with some useless text message is for me the most depressing sight available to the modern eye.
I mean, <deleted>, what did we do before we held these prison-guards in our hands all day????
Talking of which, i find that a major ABUSE of time. Each to their own of course, but im agog often at how addicted people are to their phones. I do find it pretty rude too if im in someones company and they cant seem to leave their phone alone. Thankfully doesnt happen that often! Some people have their phones hooked up to everything (facebook, email, etc) 24/7 ..and constantly check every notification. Its like OCD! Even saw a little kid the other day walking with parents down the street..ignoring everything around him to play on his ipad. Safety aspects aside, i just dont personally get why his parents would be ok with that.
I love technology, but everything in balance. If im out with friends then im out with friends..im not on the phone half out with friends, whilst letting the fb world know that im out with friends.
Eeeeeeeeeeeee..what a rant lol!
It takes much to upset me, but having a phone strapped to your fingertips or ears does me swede in! So anti social!
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It shouldnt reflect badly on any future visas your partner applies for at all.
Personally I would drop them an e mail enclosing visa & passport number/ name etc giving a brief explanation and this should wrap it up very politely.
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These days a backpack traveler has to have an onward ticket just to get into Thailand at many border crossings! Renew visa once, and then move on. Can't come back for at least six months.
These days, it's easier for that sort of backpack traveler to wander around Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, even Malaysia! Vietnam is the new backpacker destination because the infrastructure has made it comfortable for that sort of travel. It's no longer comfortable in LOS for the 'wanderer.' Now you need a plan... an itinerary... and a ticket out.
Thailand is famous for shooting itself in the foot.
You talk as if Thailand is the only country that shoots itself in the foot. Have you checked into the requirements for unlimited back packing in other countries. Some of them you even have to get a visa for before you can enter the country. Makes no difference which country you are in they all have regulations. Some enforce them more than others some are harder to get in. They all have their draw backs. And I am sure they all have people living out side the rules. All though it is a little harder to do in some countries it is easy to do in Thailand.
I am told that as friendly as Australia is to back packers if they show up with out a visa they will not be accepted. Just what I have heard.
With the exception of New Zealanders, anyone wishing to enter Australia for any purpose requires a visa. New Zealanders receive a ‘special category visa’ on arrival and nothing is stamped in their passports; there are no formalities and they can live and work in Australia for as long as they wish.
Your airline at point of departure will not permit you to board unless you have a valid visa.
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I agree. That's what makes it odd to me that some have never bothered to do this. Why are they here I wonder?
Afraid of being called a troll
Afraid of being told to go back where they came from
Afraid of being flamed
Afraid of looking like an idiot
Afraid they have nothing to contribute
Afraid of being told to 'search for it'.
I'm sure there are more reasons but these are pretty much at the top from what I've seen of the forum.
Not forgetting the English spelling police.
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It seems a universal thing these days. When eating in many restaurants in the UK waiting staff have a habit of coming up to the table to ask "Is everything to your satisfaction?" or similar.
My response is "No, our waiter keeps interrupting our conversation with stupid questions! If something is wrong rest assured I'll ask for the manager."
I see your point, but being a waiter or waitress is an extremely difficult job and customers really should not give them a hard time.
My daughter once took on a temporary waitress job during her school holidays at an Italian restaurant in Chiang Mai. She was meant to work there for 6 weeks, but gave it up after only 3 weeks.
My daughter told me that whatever she done; she just could not do it right by many customers. Customers would either complain that she was too attentive, or not attentive enough, too fast with the bill after the meal, too slow presenting the bill after the meal and so on. My daughter was only 16 at the time and looked about 13. She told me that really gross old men, mostly farangs would try to touch her up or ask her out. Women customers would scream their orders at her like a dog. And all this for 120 baht per day on an 8-hour shift. The boss made his staff rely on tips and thought he could get away with paying breadline wages. Sometimes the boss would insist the staff worked longer hours for no extra pay, plus all the staff had to clean and tidy up after closing time before they could go home, again with no extra pay.
So please consider this next time you visit a restaurant or bar.
This must have been exceptionally hard for you to listen to Beetle as a father, sitting here reading this makes me feel very very angry!
If any member of a party of mine frequented any establishment and behaved like this, he/she would be be frogmarched out!
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Talking about Tartan in Thailand..........eek has come up with a compelling plan for us to have a traditional Hogmanay do in Chiang Mai. Being eek, and ever gracious, she mentioned it might be difficult for the expat community to get hold of the full regalia for the do, however a bit of tartan should be easy enough done.
So here's the cunning plan........I'll book a place which in my opinion is the best location to see in the Bells at CM, you've all got 5 months notice of the event so you can't say you weren't forewarned
The place can hold about 80-100 people and theblether will front the first 25,000 baht for the do........eek will confirm that contrary to opinion we Scots are not tight with money
Nationality is no barrier you'll be pleased to hear, we'll even let the English in......as long as your wearing a bit of Tartan
T'is on order!
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Where were u when the tsunami struck eddie?
Beach front Hotel in Phuket Bookman
Oh , crap! Sorry to hear that. I've heard a few second hand stories and seen the youtube vids. Would have been an awful time for you mate.
Surreal Bookman... we were very lucky!
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His insurance contract was with Cover More in Australia therefore under the jurisdiction of the Australian courts, not N.Z.
I have had covermore insurance. The woman who offered me the policy at the travel agency (flightcentre) told me it covered everything, including motorcycles. I took a copy of the quote/policy and said I would think about it.
After reading it through that night it was clear it did not cover motorcycle accidents. You had to pay more for that, not much , but a little more. Had I relied on her advice I would not have been covered.a quc
I went online and did a quote with covermore (1 year): online you have to select the motorcycle coverage as optional (and you pay more). It is easy to assume you are covered for this when you are not IMO.
Yes Bookman, a quick easy sale of insurance... and then you are left up sh1t street if there an accident occurs.
I was fully insured when the tsunami struck, it meant bugger all " an act of god"
Where were u when the tsunami struck eddie?
Beach front Hotel in Phuket Bookman
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His insurance contract was with Cover More in Australia therefore under the jurisdiction of the Australian courts, not N.Z.
I have had covermore insurance. The woman who offered me the policy at the travel agency (flightcentre) told me it covered everything, including motorcycles. I took a copy of the quote/policy and said I would think about it.
After reading it through that night it was clear it did not cover motorcycle accidents. You had to pay more for that, not much , but a little more. Had I relied on her advice I would not have been covered.a quc
I went online and did a quote with covermore (1 year): online you have to select the motorcycle coverage as optional (and you pay more). It is easy to assume you are covered for this when you are not IMO.
Yes Bookman, a quick easy sale of insurance... and then you are left up sh1t street if there an accident occurs.
I was fully insured when the tsunami struck, it meant bugger all " an act of god"
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Well it looks as though he thought he had adequate insurance which included MC so fair play to the lad.
It just goes to show how vigilant you have to be with the small print.
Great to see the community spirit and alive and kicking and delighted he is back on his own home turf for further treatment.
What a nightmare!
Wrong. It was reported in the Australian media that he knew he didn't have motorcycle insurance.
"His insurance refused to pay, claiming that motorbike accidents were not covered under his “premium policy”."
When I get back New Zealand, I’m going to court with my insurance company. I was supposed to be covered for motorbike [accidents]. I was supposed to be covered for everything. And then, when I had the accident, they told me I wasn’t. They pulled out and I’m left with big bills, huge bills.
I was going by the original post. WRONG!! well it is confusing and I dont search in Australian newspapers for accidents that have happened in Thailand. Mistaken, it could well be, but there is no need for your very curt WRONG! There are ways of responding to a post you know!
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^^^^ great post
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I recall in another thread in this forum that the parents admitted their son didn't have a motorbike license, but expected the insurance company should cover all eventualities as requested all encompassing travel insurance. Naivety to the nth degree
Sitting here reading this reminds me of the times my brothers and I have caught motorbike taxis in BKK or Phuket, on occasions with nothing more than a plastic helmet/t shirts/short and thongs ... complete stupidity on our parts... crazy for the next of kin.
Well I wish this lad much luck!
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I hope he manages to successfully sue.
very risky, if he loses the litigation, his legal costs would exceed the amount claimed. Doubt he would get pro bone services for a small claim
A very close Australian friend of mine with ozzie insurance had a similar happening in Turkey on his MB. It was touch and go for a while health wise and the insurance company held fast on their decision. After much battling, they conceded to repat'ing him back home and they finally came up with the full amount.
I sincerely hope that he manages to succeed, I never give up wherever possible, and certainly not when it comes to Banks & Insurance companies.
Sounds like your friend negotiated and didn't go down the litigation path, is that correct?
EDIT: The evening current affairs programs often take up a cause and sometimes the financial services provider backs off on their policy position due to perceived damage to the brand by way of bad publicity
I do believe that the small print read as follows... if you were only qualified to drive say a 750cc bike in Australia, and incurred an accident on a 1000cc overseas then the insurance was null and void. This he overlooked and naturally the insurance company refused to cough up.
His wife is a nursing sister and she fought it long and hard from Turkey which was no easy task and yes a WA newspaper also took it up on his behalf and the IC came up with the dough.
As a bike rider myself it has taught me to look at the fine print long and hard otherwise it isnt worth the paper..........
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I like this ambassador, he gets to the point. I imagine he has to deal with alot of Brits that come to Thailand and get injurred, robbed, scammed, or killed. Why not put out a warning???
Also, he is the same one that told it like it was with last year's flooding:
Quote from a local newspaper last spring: "Asif Ahmad says that a reluctance to accept assistance , uncommon among most disaster-hit countries ,as well as poor communication of information to the public hurt efforts to bring relief to those affected by the deluge "
Yes,I imagine the Thai government will be glad to see him go.
Totally agree with you. I think he has done well
"Maybe he thinks shaving is dangerous in Thailand? Scruffy representative that has been very quickly replaced, I wonder why?"
I hear there were complaints from members of the British business community that when they attended breakfast meetings at the Embassy, they couldn't get bacon or bangers because his missus has banned all pork products from the Embassy premises.
It's actually a lot worse. Many of the staff at the Embassy can't wait for him to go. Appointing him was simply a poor decision by the FCO which they are obviously regretting and now trying to put right. He doesn't understand the role, but then what do you expect for someone who came from a career of 20 years as a banker!
And your source of information comes from where?
I would imagine its a question of "damned if you do/dont" when holding such a high profile job.
His career path hasnt only been isolated in banking...
http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/our-ambassador/career-history
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. Don't want to sound like I'm whinging or being a smart arrrrrrrse mate but is xenophobic racism against Brits pretty well tolerated in Australia?
You are always going to get whingers from any nationality! But in the main I find the Australians very accepting of the Poms/and or most nationalities in general once you have proven yourself. They love dishing out the banter and pretty much accept it back.
Isimeli Baleiwai at home with his two children, aged three and six
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