DogNo1

It was not unusual for many of us to have had personal, or family, pedicab drivers in Vietnam and Thailand back in that era. As recently as 1995, I had a personal pedicab driver during my two- week tour of Hue. I visited the tomb of every former emperor. My driver was always waiting. There were also many personal maids, leading to many Cio-Cio San moments. I often feel tempted to move back to Vietnam were it not for the elaborate scams and general attitude toward foreigners.

Thanks. I’m always happy to learn new words but I’m confused. Was the word plazet autocorrected to placet or was placet the word intended? It seems as though placet is legalese.

What is a “placet “? I’ve never heard of that word before.

Well, people in Thailand don’t look where they are walking so of course they don’t do it when they are crossing the street either. If children were taught to keep to the left when they are walking , that would become a customary behavior in Thai society.

I got an EOS last month by presenting a year-long bank statement and my bank book showing monthly transfers to Bangkok Bank during the past year with the code FTT. I suppose that if you can show a year’s worth of foreign-sourced deposits to your Thai bank of 40K or more each month, that might satisfy the financial requirement for a marriage-based EOS. You must be able to prove that the 40K is foreign sourced.

Can your bird sing? At least it’s not green. (Ref: Beatles Song)

Be aware that there are often people older than you waiting. At CW, I had to go behind two 85 year old men. The oldest get priority

For simplicity’s sake you can just use your present phone to call the US. With AIS, it’s 2.5 baht per minute. No need to set up anything. Just top up your account with enough baht to cover your usage.

I found out today that I can call the US for 2.5 baht per minute if I dial 003 first. An hour-long call will cost me 150 baht. That will do for business calls. For chats with friends, I'll use Microsoft Teams.

Skype phone calls are going away next month. What is a good alternative to use for calls to the US by Wi-Fi?

Thanks, Dirk. Can I go in at any time of the day?

ThaiVisaCentre hasn't answered either of the two emails that I have sent to them. Does anyone have an alternative suggestion?

Yes, extension of retirement. Thanks for the suggestion.

My one-year extension expires on May 11. I neglected setting up an appointment until now when all of the slots until May 5th are full. At the age of 82, I don't have the stamina to sit around Chaeng Wattana all day. Could somebody kindly recommend an agent who will be able to quicken my processing time? I can prepare all of my papers myself. I just need someone who can get me seen and processed promptly. Any assistance will be much appreciated and, of course, paid for. Thanks in advance.

what is the internet address of immigration to make an appointment to extend my stay for one more year?