Jeff Jarvis

Recently I recieved a 1 year marriage extension. Had to show the 200k was transfered from overseas and provide a bank certificate.

My question is, am I going to have to show 400k next year or am I "grandfathered" at the 200k level?

Demolished the Soi 10 bar beer area in the middle of the nite.

Not sure if he was involved or the leaseholder?....

I hear that he plans to build a hotel on the site.

Open a bank account in Thailand and transfer the 800,000 bht from abroad.

A code in your bankbook will comfirm the money was transfered.

The bank will give you a certificate.

Immigration likes to see that.

Two investigators came by my apartment the other day to verify that I was married. Asked a few questions and talked to a couple neighbors and wanted to see my rental agreement. I found them to be professional and polite.

We are a legitimate couple so it was painless.

I'm in a similar situation as you. I went to immigration the other day with my 1 year multiple VISA and inquired if there was a way to avoid leaving the country every 90 days.

The immigration agent I spoke with in room 102 recommended a 1 Year married Visa. She said I needed to show:

House Registration,

Bank account with 200,000 Bht transfered from abroad and a certificate letter,

ID card,

Marriage Licence,

Show up with the wife at their office.

She did not say how much the fee is.

I'm 47 years old. Would it be better to wait for a retirement visa?

By the way, you earn appx $4,000 to 5,000 thousand every month and don't have a savings account with 200,000 bht?

Jeff Jarvis

http://www.thailandsegwaytours.com/

"even the Pres. of the USA fell off on a SEGWAY."

Maybe he acted hastily without the proper information?

Was he drinking again?

Actually, he failed to follow instructions, the Segway was not turned on when he mounted. Without the gyros running it's like standing on a log.

Will not tip over when activated.

The senior G Bush and Barbara own several and use them regularly around their compound in Kennybunkport.

If you want to have an informed discussion then stop by for a free test ride.

IT,

You probably should take me up on the FREE Segway test ride at my office.

Only then can you really make informed comments here about safety etc.

The Segways performance has changed the minds of more than a few skeptics.

It's a high quality machine, built like a good power tool, that I expect will last for 20 years or more.

I agree that it is a bit dangerous to ride but walking around here isn't that safe either I pretty much stick to riding on the streets . When I do ride on sidewalks I go with the pace of the foot traffic and give pedestrians the right of way. I don't think its polite to go fast or swerve around people walking. On my Segway Tour, I stress Segway safety and ettiquete. Nobody rides on the tour untill they feel comfortable with the equipment (about 15 minutes practice) We start our ride at the gate of the Tobacco Monopoly where its very smooth gliding with little traffic. After practicing our riding style we proceed to a small Thai neighborhood viewing how Thai people live, visit a Temple and Fresh Market.

Pictures here: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/youngjarv...del%3as,1%3af,0

Speaking of disabled, my good friend Leonard Timm in Florida ,lost both legs years ago. Has a Segway with a custom seat. Gives him alot of freedom. He's been to Bangkok twice since November 2003. Takes his Segway to Chaing Mai too. Numerous folks I know with mobility problems have bought Segways and now have an active lifestyle with the grandkids etc.

If you know anyone that might benefit from this technology let them know I offer free demonstrations to see if the Segway is right for them.

Last summer I was fortunate to meet Dean Kamen and his development team. I got to try the new IBOT WHEELCHAIR. http://www.independencenow.com/ibot/index.html Pretty amazing. It can hop a sidewalk at full speed raise the rider up to eye level in balance mode and climb stairs. It even has a removable joystik control for remote loading into a van etc. Very cool. No more costly retrofitting your houshold with lower counters , ramps etc., the savings in construction costs alone make the $30,000 chair a deal Agreed?

I'm not associated with the Segway company nor am I selling Segways at this time. Just running a fun little rental business. I do know they are not for sale yet outside the US. They currently cost about $4,500 for the larger model and about $4,000 for the compact unit. The company does not ship internationally.

Bringing one here has a hefty luxury tax.

More info about the Segway Co. here: http://www.segway.com/

A fellow named Dean Kamen invented the self-balancing technology at a cost of over $100 million. Do a web search on him if your interested in learning more about an interesting man.

Jeff Jarvis

http://www.thailandsegwaytours.com/

I see there is alot of interest in my Segway rental business. First off, It is not an excercise device. I use mine for recreation and to replace car trips. I even have had people sitting in cars call me lazy. Whats with that?

The Segway Human Transporter was designed by a team of engineers in NH USA. It is actually a fun by-product of a revolutionary wheelchair that is self balancing and climbs stairs!

I use my Segway everday to run errands. From my office on Soi 4 Sukhumvit, I can go to Pantip Plaza, out to about Soi Ekami and as far as Immigration office and return on one charge. The equipment runs silent, is non polluting, takes no more space than a person walking, does not get stuck in traffic, parks anywhere, goes all day on 2 bht electricity and is alot of fun to ride. Did you know that the average car spped on Bangkok Rds is about 15 kph and the average distance a car travels is under 5 km? A Segway can replace 80% of these uneeded cars trips. Wouldn't it be better if everyone used a Segway instead of a car?

Thailand Segway Tours .Com is the first company in Asia providing historic/scenic guided rides using futuristic, Self-Balancing, Segway Human Transporters. Thailand Segway Tours is committed to providing an 'awesome experience' that brings together the past, present, and future of beautifull Thailand.

BANGKOK - Jeff Jarvis thinks Bangkok tourists can't see it all traveling by foot.

So in October of 2003, Jarvis employed 21st Century technology in a new guided Segway ride that will allow visitors to see Bangkok in high tech comfort.

Thailand Segway Tours will whisk sightseers around town on the battery powered Segway Human Transporters, two-wheeled, machines that look like a cross between a bicycle and a scooter that can travel up to 20 Kph. Anyone can do it !

Jarvis says his is the first Segway guided tour in Asia to use Segways, following the lead of a similar venture in Paris.

“90 minute Segway Rides depart our office every day at 8 am., at the end of Soi 4 / Sukhumvit. The Segway is easy to use and no special skills are required, most riders have complete control of the machine in under a minute.

We have had riders from age 9 to 90 . It’s easy, it’s safe, it’s fun !

The highlight of the tour includes beautiful side streets in areas dripping with history, viewing a Temple and Fresh Market.

Our goal is to make this experience one you'll remember for a lifetime.”

JeffJarvis

ThailandSegwayTours.Com

Tel.# 09 090 - 8199 / 02 255 - 8463