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  1. As teenagers, my brothers and I suffered from severe acne.  Nothing seemed to help.  One day, quite by accident, I discovered kelp tablets.  These are a health supplement, not a drug.  Don't be afraid to use a high dosage.  Available in a few pharmacies in Thailand, and online. I still use them at age 65, though taking a much reduced dosage.  I pay somewhere around B 700 - 800 for a bottle that lasts me about 6 mo.  For severe cases, you might have to spend that monthly, at least in the beginning.

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  2. The Immigration office is Bangkok, to where the person moved in Late May.

    Chronology:

    March 10 - last 90 day report was done in previous province of residence; slip received indicated that next 90 day report is due June 10

    April 3 - person left Thailand

    May 3 - person returned to Thailand

    May 16 - person moved from previous province to Bangkok, and began a new job on May 17

    July 21 - person returned to old province, and cancelled old Extension of Stay

    July 25 -  person received new temporary extension of stay re new job

    July 31 - 89 days from May 3, so if a new 90 day report is needed, a 7 day grace period remains

    Aug. 5 - person will be returning to Immigration to receive a further 10 months on extension of stay

    Questions:  Must he do a 90 day report this week, to avoid a fine ?

                       Is a 90 day report necessary at all, since he has a new Extension of Stay ?

  3. A friend has asked about the exact procedure when cancelling his Work Permit in his "old" province.  After cancelling the Work Permit and receiving his Taw Daw 10 (cancellation receipt), is he then required to visit the Immigration Office of his "old province to inform them that he has cancelled ? If yes, what exactly should he say or ask for. (His current Extension of Stay for Employment will expire in November.)

    Or is it better that he not go in to his "old" Immigration office, but proceed instead to his "new" Work Permit office, and then to his "new" Immigration office.

    Note that due to geography, it will not be possible to visit the "old" and "new" offices on the same day.  We are likely talking about a Friday/Monday situation here.

  4. I have checked the pinned topic above, and this question does not seem to be included.

    I spoke to True's Call Centre who told me I can not cancel over the phone, and should take my passport "to any True shop".

    I just came from the nearest True shop, who told me to call the Call Centre.  When I dialed the call Centre and handed her my phone, she refused to speak to them.

    I live in Isarn, but am moving to Bangkok 36 hrs. from now.  There may not be time to sort this out before then.  Can anyone advise me a way forward in Bangkok?  Is there a True office which seems competent ?  I will be living on the Thonburi side, but can travel if necessary.  I would prefer an office near an MRT or BTS station. Thank you.

  5. I need someone to move household effects from Surin (City) to Bangkok.  Approximate distance 520 km.  I will pay for overnight hotel accommodation on whichever end it might be required.  I actually have a relatively small number of items, perhaps 8 - 10.  A covered truck is needed because of the rain; an SUV or large car might also do.  I am hoping to get this done by May 31.  Please reply by Private Mail.  Thank you.

  6. The official first day of school for government schools is May 17.  For private schools, it could be a little earlier. In any case it should not be an issue.  What would the alternative be ?  Make them wait 11 1/2 months for the start of the next school year ?

    Make sure you have report cards to indicate what was their last completed grade.

  7. I've had a conversation with a foreigner who is considering whether to come to Thailand to work as a teacher.  I am not talking about someone who would be working at an international school.  In all likelihood, she would be working at a normal Thai government or private K - 12 school.

    Here is the issue:  She has a 4 1/2 yr. old daughter who will turn 6 in Aug. 2023, so ready to start Grade 1 in May 2024.

    Here are my questions on her behalf:

      1. Can a foreign child attend an ordinary Thai government school, if beginning in Grade 1 ?

      2.  Might the answer be different if the school is a private one ?  I'm asking about the sort of private schools that are operated by the Christian churches in various places around Thailand.  I am not asking about international schools, which I am sure she can't afford.

      3.  If a foreign child is admissable at all, is there an applicable admission test at the public schools ?  I am aware that the private schools, even the relatively inexpensive ones, have admission tests.

          Their projected arrival date is October 2022.  With 15 - 17 months before starting Grade 1, I think a child of that age could become quite fluent in spoken and even basic written Thai; probably on a par with her native born peers.

    I would also appreciate discussion of any aspect of this that I might be overlooking.

  8. I have been involved in education in Thailand for over two decades, and never seen such a list. The Bangkok Post used to (maybe still does ?) publish an annual magazine featuring international schools.  An online version might be available ?   I realize though that this magazine probably features the sort of school where your daughter is now, not the type you are looking for.

    It might be beneficial to state your daughter's grade level, and your preferred geographic area.  If Bangkok, be specific.  It is a big city.

  9. I once had an eight month Non-Immigrant "B" visa because I had an eight month contract.  I was working as a school teacher, and had joined the school in mid school year.  The school wanted to synchronize me with all of the other foreign teachers.

    Though in the case of the OP, better to get a 1 year visa.  This would offer more flexibility in terms of exact departure and return dates.

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