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23 hours ago, Lovethailandelite said:

Not sure as I don't need to do them. You also need to make sure that these rentals actually do include the electric because you can run big bills up here running air con continually. Also the locations as you will need to be near the BTS or rely on Taxis.The closer to the BTS, the more the rent though. You also need to arrange some medical insurance. Travel insurance will not cover you over 60 days normally. It's easy to have an accident or get sick here and have a 1 million BHT plus hospital bill as many have found out. 

You can get travel insurance with Bupa in Oz for about $1k.

On 1/30/2017 at 10:11 AM, Jdietz said:

If you would read first, you'd notice the headline and content were edited afterwards to add this information.

Fair enough but who reads post 10 before they read 2 and 3?At least i edited my mistake.

23 hours ago, kimura89 said:

 

Thanks :)... I'm still figuring out the best way to go about that, I think us Aussies can get up to 90 day multiple entry visa somehow. Not 100% sure though.

How old are you mate.

On 1/30/2017 at 8:20 AM, kimura89 said:

That's not in the plan thankfully hahaha

It never is.

On 1/29/2017 at 9:05 PM, kimura89 said:

The reason for my post is I'm seeing if I could stretch it out further if possible... I'd ideally like to stay much longer, but if that's the case I might have to settle for 9 months

If you don't drink in expensive farang orientated bars,womanize too much, you could stretch that to 2 years.You could live a couple of hours out of Bangers and upgrade you accommodation and lifestyle.

On 1/29/2017 at 8:16 PM, KhunBENQ said:

20k what?

US Dollars? (many nationalities in the forum)

For 9 months?

20k USD ~ 700 k  Baht (THB)

About 77k Baht per month.

 

 

On 8/10/2015 at 0:03 AM, eppic said:

Ridiculous. Comparing a limo to a taxi. Camry with great space, polite driver, passenger airbags, seatbelts not stuffed below the seat, driver that doesn't smell bad and won't try to dump you out if traffic is bad. Who would pay more for comfort and safety? A lot of people that don't care about "flash".

Some of us also fly business class, is that all about flash? Only for those that can't or won't pay for the comfort so they can criticize those that are willing to pay.

BTW, I actually prefer GrabCar Premium to Uber. It is literally the same cars and drivers (most work for both companies) and has much better availability and a better app...only difference is GC is cash only. I suppose both are equally "flash" [as crazy as is sounds for calling a Camry flash -- I mean, it's freakin' Camry, not exactly a Rolls]

Personally, I find GrabCar premium prices around BKK so cheap that it's embarrassing, so I normally give them a big tip, but I guess I am lacking in brains and am all about flash. I mean, really, 30-40 minutes of a US$50K+ car with driver, cost maybe US$5...how

absurdly expensive!

Airport prices not such a good deal, but the schmucks at the AOT counter and the guy begging for a tip when taking you to the car get on my nerves...so I would still take GrabCar from swampy if it were available

All that you said about taxis is not true,fake story,alternative story.

On 8/5/2015 at 4:40 PM, kennypowers said:

All Uber rides to and from the airport are a set 1000 Baht fee. It has always been this way. I always grab an Uber; I mean come on, 18 quid for a safe ride to the airport in a brand new sedan with a decent driver whose taxi doesn't stink, is serviced and MOT'd and has a driving licence. A no brainer, as they say.

I have never been in a smelly Taxi.You pay your 1k,i'll pay my 350 baht.

On 1/26/2017 at 6:10 PM, RayD said:

But will Poi Pet accept it? That's the real question 

No.

On 1/26/2017 at 7:23 PM, peterb17 said:

Yes India has it- on our trip to India in November, even though we all had e-visas it took two and a half hours to get through immigration in Delhi.

 

So does not always speed things up. 

I went through Kolkata and they had a special counter for e-visa.1st in line.That was the quickest  queue i was in for the rest of the trip.

On 1/26/2017 at 4:25 PM, visarunner said:

The biggest blunder. She does not even know that MFA for visa, Immigration for admitting people into the country. 

Or they plan to change that too. Whenever I read such news I get more confused and worried.

Every bar owner will tell you that tourism is going downhill, so where are her 32Mio visitors?

The golden years of bars is over.Chinese and Indians don't go and even if they did it will be 1 bottle 3 straws.There is more to tourism than bars.

On 1/26/2017 at 2:12 PM, AloisAmrein said:

Other countries have e-visa since more then 10 years, for ex. Vietnam. Even India has it.

Yes,but the Indian one is a pain.

3 hours ago, agrow said:

it is a lot easier to marry her in oz as far as visas go ie no proof of relationship .just apply for a marriage visa ,police check,med check for her and son ( even if son not coming to oz).gives her 9 mts in oz . the Australian marriage certificate is recognized in Thailand.  

But getting that visa will be a problem without cash in the bank.

17 hours ago, Ronniee11 said:

Hmm .. she has run her own shop for many years (lease), but has now sold it. So she is currently unemployed.

No hope unless she has 200k in her bank acc.

2 hours ago, Gandtee said:

I have a fifteen year old nephew. He plays the flute and is a pupil in a Bangkok music school. It's no easy ride. Most days he does not leave the school till late evening. The school concentrates more on music than academia. I've wondered what his chances are of making a living playing a flute. Not very good I suspect. He plays in the school orchestra and loves it. He will have to face the real world one day and earn a living. Playing his flute? I hope so. Meanwhile he is doing something he loves. I'm proud of him.

As long as you support him of course he will love playing the flute all day.Withdraw support and let reality step in and see what happens.Expect to get serenaded at the dinner table every night.

Just now, possum1931 said:

Yes, I have heard that a few times, their stupid parents will be teaching their ten year olds to ride their motorbikes, then will hand them the keys to it, and your kids will want to know why you are not, and you will be the bad one, I sympathise with you, and there is no easy answer.

No is the answer.Being a parent is not easy.

On 1/19/2017 at 10:57 AM, Deepinthailand said:

Personaly I drive every day no problems yes there are idiots on the road. I just ignore them and drive within my safety zone if anyone encroaches my safety zone I back off untill I have my zone back. I am not in a rush so if I get to my destination 10 mins later than planned so what I'm there safe and sound.

I just did a Surin Bangers round trip.Nothing life threatening,all rather sedate actually.

6 hours ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

khunBENQ

Yes that is true,but is checked baggage liable to the same exposure.I never see many people in customs when coming in taking their LT's out of their cases.I suppose i just havent taken notice.

They always asked me,then i got a tablet.

13 hours ago, pumpuy said:

B.S. If she wants the Laptop to be reset , she will lose all personal data ... browser history can easily be deleted , even the HD can be changed to another one , and the original can be kept for replacing it later ...

Never thai customs would take the time to inspect privat PC's if there is no very important reason to ...

Just roll up with a flat battery.You carry the power cord.

On 1/11/2017 at 9:43 AM, Khon Kaen Dave said:

C'mon guy's/ladies,lighten up.Cant you see that this guy is a naturally funny man.He's pulling your legs. If you cant see that,then you have no sense of humour. Do you seriously believe that anybody would put up with such behaviour from his wife? Do you seriously believe most of the things he said in his post.But even if you cant see the funny side,why all the jokes about medication and leaving home etc.I would love to see this guy do stand up,or open mike comedy.I bet he's got loads of material.I like him.

Don't you believe it comrade.Many farangs come here to live the dream and through bad choices of their own making are now living on a pittance,hence the lao khao.They are stuck with their lousy choices,ie building mansions for 2 people in a back of beyond village.Between a rock and a hard place.

On 1/8/2017 at 1:16 PM, FritsSikkink said:

So you married an idiot and now Thai people are driving you mad.

Yes,i feel sorry for her.

On 1/8/2017 at 8:07 PM, fruitman said:

Yes, also remove the bahtbus totally, for BKK at least. They hold up traffic and just do what pleases them...driving very slow on the fast lanes, not using indicators, cutting other drivers off.

 

We need good new buses and busstops..And real police who keeps the busstops clean from parked cars.

Actually non corruption killed that one.

On 1/8/2017 at 3:13 PM, pgrahmm said:

More training, review, drug testing, & inspections; coupled with centralised instant computerizarion with regard to violations/violators (for both equipment & driver/operators) .... Roadside spot drug/alcohol testing......

High powered commercial type licencing requirements - procedures & corporate maximum insurance coverages required covering deaths & hospitalization, injury, trip interuption, lawsuit costs - for passengers and comphehensive for other vehicles......

 

Diesel powered only allowed.....The LPG/CNG are rolling flame throwers/napalm bombs piloted by profiteering kamakazi minded drivers & operators ....

 

For a start....

 

It's way too easy to finance a vehicle & suddenly be in the livery business....

You have the wrong impression of gas.

33 minutes ago, little mary sunshine said:

You do not need a Thai bank account 

 to apply for an O-A Visa for retirement...

google requirements and read carefully.

Your right,but some of us don't want money in our home countries banks.

10 hours ago, Flustered said:

My confusion started because I read too much information.

 

Sites like Siam Legal state you need a Thai bank account etc. The Embassy says otherwise.

 

i only live a few miles from the Consulate in Hull so it's a quick trip in the near future to talk with them and then probably by post to London with the documents.

 

We tick all of the boxes for an O-A but will apply separately as its a bit of an insult for the wife to have an O while mine is an O-A. Singaporean women are very equality conscious.

 

It's a year or so off but there is a lot to plan and do so I like to have all of the information as soon as possible.

 

I appreciate all of your comments. It's often better from the horses mouth than a lawyer.

 

Tony

You are not getting your OA from Siam Legal.You are getting it from a Thai Embassy,so this is the web site you read.Follow the steps and it's easy.If in doubt,ring them.