guavagirl

I believe Phangan Tour on Talad Mai in Surat rents minivans. Their number is 077205799.

Also try the car rental companies such as Budget, Avis and Hertz.

The requirements are here

http://www.thaivisa.com/extensions/new-non-imm-b-extension-regulations.html

I recently had my WP renewed and all they required was a health certificate. I did not have to retake a syphilis test or do a drug test (which I have never been asked to do). I have renewed my WP 3 times and this was always the case. But it may have changed since the new year.

The OP says he needs to get a new 1 year visa.

To do this you must have at least 18 months left on your passport so you must first get a new passport, then apply for the new 1 year visa.

If you still have an up-to-date visa in your current passport then take it, along with the new passport, to immigration and they will 'move' the visa to the new passport.

It may be the long hours. 12 hour shifts are not easy. Try splitting it into two hour shifts and see what happens.

I too have never heard of a marathon here. If I had I would definately run. Will look into this a bit further and see what I can find.

'Does anyone know whether my business running 2+ years would be able to support me on WP?'

This depends what type of business it is and what the job is that you're trying to get the WP for.

You also need to have 4 Thai staff to get a WP, or 2 if you are married to a Thai national.

If you take the Songserm you can walk to immigration in less than 20 minutes or even take a motorbike taxi. They will take you there and back for 100 Baht.

Just wanted to let everyone know that TOT FINALLY came out to my place and I now have a speedy internet connection and a telephone.

Thanks again for everyone's input and support.

No Barbi they haven't come yet.

Apparently the story now is that they don't have enough wire and had to order it from BKK. That was nearly 2 weeks ago. But with the floods it could take a while to get here.

I will be sure to let everyone know when they finally do arrive.

We called 3BB a few weeks ago. They told us to call TOT.

With a multiple entry you just leave and then come back. The visa is not affected at all. You can do this as many times as you want throughout the year but can not stay longer than 90 days at a time.

I am out of the True and CAT area.

BUT, my boyfriend rang them up (he is Thai) again to see what the problem was and they said we are too far from the main road. But the house next door has it which is not actually next door but perhaps 100 metres further from the road. So he told them this and asked why again. So they said if we paid extra for the wire they would come.

Went to the TOT customer service noodle shop in Thong Sala who were aware that we were coming and had the amount on hand that we were expected to pay. We paid and are still waiting. It has been 2 weeks and they call everyday to say they are coming tomorrow. But still nothing. He even ran into them at another resort here and they knew to come here but said they didn't have enough wire with them. But if they knew that had to come why didn't they bring enough with them?

If I could use another provider I would as TOT is not in my good books at the moment but still can't find one.

Is anyone aware of the satellite option? I remember years back when people had them before TOT was on the island.

I am hoping someone can help me out. I live on Koh Phangan and am currently using an aircard, which is extremely slow and won't allow me to download anything (including updates for McAfee). TOT will not connect at my house because apparently it is too far from the road, although my landlord used to have internet and she is just a few metres away. Also, CAT does not service my area. Does anyone know of any other options? 3bb, True? I know someone that used to have a satelite before TOT was available. Anyone have any info on this?

Any useful information would be appreciated. Thus aircard is very frustrating.

A guy I know 'bought' a visa inside Thailand and upon leaving the country was arrested for having an illegal visa and spent 3 months in a Thai prison. I also know a girl that did this and was locked up for months. These are recent cases. I don't think it is worth the risk. Go and get a proper visa at an embassy or consulate.

As far as I know double entry visas are only issued in Laos. Burma is just a crossing for people needing to stamp in and out. There is no Thai Consulate close by without having to fly. Malaysia is closer than Laos but they don't give out double entry TV.

There are a number of places all over the island. But Thong Sala may be your best bet. Or have a look close to where you are staying.

I know someone that got certified (or what ever it is you do) as a minister to marry people on KP. She is in the UK at the moment but will be back around February I think. When is the wedding?

I have recently relocated my business to another province and now need to officially move the business to the new province. I am wondering how to do this. Am I required to file in both provinces or only the new one. Do I also need to get new tax numbers for myself and the business or are the old ones still fine?

Finally, does my work permit automatically change over when we move the business or do I have to then go to the labour board and change it? Do I go to the original labour office or the one in the new province?

Thanks in advance for you help.

I just did this going ot Malaysia. They transfered the old entry stamp to the new passport and then I exited using the new passport. Very simple. It was done in the office not the check point counter so give yourself a few extra minutes in case you have to wait in line to have this done.

Not sure what they do about arriving back in the country as I went to get a whole new Non-Imm visa.

Depends. If your visa is a multple entry than you can just leave, as long as you return before the date the visa finishes (not the stamp but the date on the actual visa). If it is a year extension than you must get a re-entry permit before leaving.

Recently went to the Los Angeles consulate and was informed that all Thai embassies have been instructed to stop issuing multi entry non imm B visas. They are to issue single entry and let immigrations in Bangkok issue permit to reenter.

Actually this is not 100% true. If you hold a WP then you will get a multi entry Non-B. If you do not hold a WP then you will only get the single entry.

Without a work permit you will only be able to get a 90 day Non-B Visa. You will need this visa to get a work permit. Once you have the WP you can go and get a 1 year multiple entry or an extension based on employment.

If you have a work permit than you will get a one-year multiple entry visa. With just the business documents and letter they will give you 90 days. You need to have the WP to get the one year. Otherwise you will have to go to a country outside of SEA.

There is a Vipassana Center in Chai Ya which is in Surat Thani province. http://www.suanmokkh-idh.org/