Tropicalevo

But it does help to keep the soi dog population down.

I think that one is just someone's interpretation. It all comes down to the individual immigration office. My own understanding is the same as billd below, some guests have found otherwise. I found it safer to always do one when I get home.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2024/06/26/samui-task-force-cracks-down-on-52-foreign-villas-with-hidden-rentals/ The saga at Chaweng Noi continues. A couple of truckloads of military people on the island a few days ago - heading there. An acquaintance rents a house there (long term). It is near the villas in the article above - but on a different development nearby. His landlord contacted him and suggested that he 'not be at home' the next day as the army were inspecting other villas and developments in that area. He went out for the day.

The girl in our office gave me this number 'Here is the number of Provincial Electricity Authority 077-33282'

Thailand forgets its 'cultural' heritage. Stalls on pavements, street markets and sidecar vendors are some of the things that people remember about their visit to Thailand. Along with the smell of food cooking at the side of the road (and the smell of the drains!) and the sting in the eyes when they throw in the chillies. Yes, they can be pain in the Rse. But small in comparison to the dodgy bribes that officials ask for and the scams that hit tourists every day.

Unfair criticism of Thai people. History shows that mass protesters end up in gaol (without bail) or shot. Would you really do as you say?

Unfortunately, Samui immigration does have a bad reputation. When I first went there for a visa in 2000, a guy called Nok took me into his office (the stationery cupboard) and asked me for a bribe. I walked out. My accountant now processes all of my visa work. It is tied in to my work permit and company accounts. I do not know if she does only visa's for people. She is not an agent. Just a well connected Samui lady. Ingon Accurate Accounting near the temple at Fisherman's village. https://www.facebook.com/people/Ingon-Accurate-Accounting-Services/100076269217090/ The only agent that I know is Herbert, but that is going back a long time now. (20+ years) https://hdvisa-thailand.com/

I think that this is the local office here looking for extra cash. Before my accountant did everything, I used to go to the office in Nathon, then in Maenam. The 'top dog' would make me sit in his office for an hour whilst he processed other passports. Agents would walk in with a handful of 15 - 20 passports. Cash in each one. At least 200 baht, maybe more. This was years ago. I have heard that the large lady can be difficult.

Yes, every time you stay away from home, you should register when you return. Some folk say not true and in theory, you only need to do it if you have been registered somewhere else in Thailand. Hotel, hospital etc. But here on Samui they are pedantic. I think that it is this one. If this does not work, send me a PM and I will ask the accounts girl. Register online and then download the phone app for an easier solution. Online TM 30 works as well. It just takes a little bit longer. https://tm30.immigration.go.th/tm30api/loginExternal.jsp?value=EXT&id=33990f2fd7b4d09b5dcc2eb17f350644

That would certainly make me drop my ice cream and get out of the way.

You may not like this reply but.... Have you (or the house owner) filled in a TM 30 lately - since the new system was made live a few years ago? Now, many immigration departments are insisting on TM 30's. Samui is one of them. The list that you describe looks like what is required to set the property up on the new system. DBD details imply that a company owns the property? This document needs to be an updated one. Once set up for online input, it only takes minutes every time that you come home from a stay away. NB TM 30's have been around for donkey's years but few people bothered, but immigration now want them registered.

I read somewhere on AN that they are mostly students on their summer hols. Some probably stay after the hols to 'study' here.

Thailand never was, never is and never will be a democracy. 😞 The military have been in power too long and will never let it change. They work hand in hand with the major Thai corporations to ensure that they can rape the country and make huge personal wealth whilst keeping the majority of its people at the bottom of the heap. That is why Thailand is working to be closer to China. At least China does not pretend to be a democracy. Very sad. Beautiful people and a beautiful country. "Keep fighting MFP. Never give up!"

Possibly, but more importantly, the USA needs friends close to the South China Sea in order to stop China's 'country buy outs'. Unfortunately, Thailand has already been bought.

Well done young lady. Now, would you please practice your moves on the members of the Constitutional Court.

Constitutional Court Insists All Respect Move Forward Party Verdict Prattz. One earns respect. It cannot be forced or demanded.

They usually react with guns. It is their version of democracy.

Smart guy. He is right to be worried and the concerns above are only the obvious ones.

Two x 7 kilometer trips for 200 baht and one is late at night. Bargain.

Sorry for the family of the officer. Not sorry for the insurgents.

Liar, liar, pants on fire Mr PM. The interference has already been reported in the press.

Unfortunately, it needs regular pruning of trees near power lines - so that is not likely to happen. Thailand mainly operates on a 'fix it when it breaks' system.

Sure, they will not harvest the data and share it with the tax office, but they will give you speeding tickets!

The thick plottens (With thanks to Bill Spooner.)