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It depends where you are.

Does Immigration really have 35 yrs. of history on their computers ? I have lived here continuously since 1995. As you might guess, there were few computers here then, and few people who knew how to use one. Most computers had dust covers on them most of the time. Bangkok Bank had a German guy at their head office overseeing their computers. My guess would be about 15 yrs. of history at best.

All offices allow 30 days. Some allow 45.

Contact khurusapha at ksp.or.th Don't waste time seeking opinions from the farangs here.

Passports are intended for traveller's, not for resident foreigners. When a foreigner leaves, there is a presumption that he will not be returning. If he is planning to return, he needs a Re-entry Permit. As for the charge, well what can I say ? They have their hands out every time we turn around, including for this.

It is very hard to see how a translation could "expire". In 27 yrs. here, I've never seen this be an issue.

My best wishes for her speedy recovery. I have posted this need on a couple of other forums where I am a member.

As far as I know, when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, Thai Immigration will accept you going in on the first business day when they re-open.

Several yrs. ago I had tennis elbow. After a few days of trying home remedies, I went to a doctor. He prescribed Arcoxia (etoricoxib-MSD). This was a miracle drug. My tennis elbow was gone in an hour. I don't know if it is available without a prescription.

The OP has asked two questions: 1. Can he and his wife come in January for 90 days ? 2. Can they return in Sept. to start the 12 mo. visa for the purpose of Retirement ? The answers are "yes" and "yes". I see nothing in his post to indicate that he is somehow trying to get some sort of pre-approval for their 12 mo. Retirement, or that he is seeking a 19 mo. Retirement Visa/Extension. Nor are they seeking to stay continuously fro January to September.

It is my understanding that you can not request a police clearance on yourself. The employer must do it. That is likely why it isn't on the list they gave you.

Sure, no problem.

After divorce, you have the same options as anyone else. You should be able to get a "parent of Thai child" extension without leaving the country. Divorce does not automatically terminate an extension for marriage.

I consider the BOT list authoritative on this question. I have never seen it proven to be incorrect.

I can,t make their website work this morning. Dial 1490.

I always keep all bankbooks which have become full for at least one year after the date of the last transactions. This is one of the reasons why.

When I changed my reason for extension from Employment to Retirement (Surin 2018), I was given a one month Under Consideration stamp. Maybe they wanted to verify my financials with my bank ? I got a Re-entry Permit and travelled out of Thailand. Returning two days before my due date, I got a very quizical look at Bangkok Airport. I told them I was on my way to Surin to finish my Extension, and everything was OK. Just make sure you are back in time to go to Immigration on your designated Return Date.

From the basement of Suwanaphum Airport, take the Airport Link train all the way to the other end of its route, Phayathai station. (Running time, 30 min.) Exit the station at its east end. Board a southbound bus for the 10 minute ride to MBK. Some of the routes that come to mind are 29, 34 and 36. There are probably others. You could also board a southbound BTS (skytrain) at Phayathai, ride 2 stations south to Siam,, change trains and board a westbound BTS train there and ride one station west to National Stadium, which is a 2 - 3 min. walk from MBK>

Subtract 543.

Sheyl, again many thanks. I will try the Dr. at Sirirat.

Sheryl, I greatly appreciate your reply. I have no idea what a rheumatologist does ! I live in Bangkok, west of the river. Someone west of the river would be nice, but I can travel if necessary.

I did not have a blood test, only pulse, blood pressure and temperature checks. All of those were within the normal ranges.

I'm 65, in normal health. I don't smoke, drink rarely, and do some exercise. I'm a bit overweight, but no more than maybe 5 kg. One morning, a month ago, I woke up with serious pain in both feet and both hands, despite having done nothing in particular the day before. The location of the pain in each extremity was different, and seemed to me to be a recurrence of a particular minor or trivial injury that had occurred in the preceding month or so. After a couple of days, these pains began to subside, only to be replaced by serious pain in both knees and both ankles. After about three days since the onset, I was unable to stand without assistance, and also needed assistance to get in or out of a car. At this point, I went to a hospital. I was diagnosed with gout, given a painkiller, a muscle relaxant, and a gout medicine. Reading about gout, I decided that I didn't have any of the predisposing factors, nor any of the normal symptoms of gout. But, thinking the gout medicine would do me no harm, I took it for three days, then stopped because it was causing serious diarrhea, as I had been warned it might. I carried on with the other two prescriptions, and after five or six days, was 80% recovered. Even now, I still have minor pains in different places in each hand. I want to get a second opinion, but don't know where to start. Does anyone have any guess as to what I might have had ? What sort of doctor might I discuss this with ? I don't want to go to a doctor or hospital which will test me for everything under the sun, whether because they have no idea what I had, or because they make money on every test.

To the OP: Is this a case where you are trying to get some weird qualification recognized as being equivalent to a Bachelor's degree ? Years ago, I worked with a British woman who had a Diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, or some such place. She claimed it was equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. Easy for her to say ! After several months, she must have got a letter from whatever part of the British government adjudicates such matters, and she was able to get a Work Permit. As best as I can remember, the adjudication process didn't cost her any money.

I,ve been here since 1995. When the BMTA buys buses, they seem to accept whatever colour the factory sends them, at least for air con. buses. As stated above, BMTA non air con. buses are red and cream, and private buses also com in varied colours.