Stocky

American

No.

First time I was scanned coming into to Hat Yai back in February, 4 fingers left, 4 fingers right, thumbs together. Since then arriving at Hat Yai and Suvarnabhumi they've just needed the one scan of 4 fingers. The system, at least with the airports, seems to be joined up.

Looks like a potential death trap for wildlife

On 8/19/2019 at 8:05 PM, dallen52 said:

As per my post.

If your prints are on the system, one hand of 4 fingers is sufficient now. (Saturday night).

It was smooth as thai silk 

As per my post.

You're a seasoned traveller, I've stood behind someone fresh off the boat who had to have an 'assistant' come round and hold the correct hand on the scanner one after the other. I don't think he was the only one in the queue.

Note that about 50% of Thailand's tourists are return visitors, so half the queue are not on record.

Kipper

13 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I went through the other day, whilst the IO is checking your Passport you do your fingerprints, the machine is self explanatory.

I had finished doing my fingerprints before he gave me my Passport so it’s not the fingerprinting that causes the long. It’s  the fact there are is enough manpower and desks albeit they have very busy and slack periods so it’s just a matter of managing the manpower in a better way.

You're a seasoned traveller, I've stood behind someone fresh off the banana boat who had to have an 'assistant' come round and hold the correct hand on the scanner one after the other. I don't think he was the only one in the queue.

3 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Fluids cannot be taken in hand luggage

He's talking about checked baggage.

Answer is yes - just make sure it's well packed.

Hadn't realised they'd opened another restaurant near the university, I know the one in town is popular. I went there once years ago when I had a craving for Indian food, but was disappointed.

Most Indian dishes rely on a basic garam masala which is just a combination of spices, all of which you should be able to find in Kimyong - should be whole spice rather than powders. Usually all or most of the following, depending on which recipe you follow (plenty to choose from on the Internet).

• Coriander seeds
• Cumin seeds
• Green Cardamom pods
• Cloves
• Black pepper corns
• Cinnamon
• Fennel
• Nutmeg
• Dried red chilli

You just grind them all into a powder and then keep in an airtight container.

I've got a box of dead mice. Logitech, Genius, Microsoft, and a couple of no brand - they all fail eventually.

There's only one Indian restaurant in Hat Yai that I know of, that's Namaste on Nipathutit 1 (the colourful buildings street). It's southern Indian, Tamil cuisine, which I don't much enjoy.

As for Indian spices, if you can't find what you want in Kimyong, then a trip to Malaysia is probably the best option.

Option

Hoop

8 hours ago, Just Weird said:

Did you read the OP?

Yes I did - problem is you're just not thinking far enough.

They should follow the money trail further - how did he come by this wealth?

About every 8 months.

Alfred

25 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

This is only the tip of the iceberg

Yep, follow the money.......

........sadly they won't

5 hours ago, inThailand said:

more propaganda?

Nah it just pi##ed down yesterday.

Garland

Left home aged 18 to study for degree, and left the country aged 21 to work.

Drop

On 8/9/2019 at 4:13 PM, recom273 said:

What’s the deal with TM30? 

I'd like some local feedback on this too. The wife AFAIK has never submitted a TM30 for me, I/we have always assumed as it was the same address as on the arrivals card there was no need. Clearly things have changed, would be good to understand how zealous HY immigration are with this.

I'm out of the country shortly, so will get the wife to register me on my return.

Lot

I don't think I've ever managed a full 90 days. I'm always off somewhere, I think 70 days is probably the longest I've been in Thailand at one stretch, and I don't do same day border runs. How does it work if you're not here more than 90 days?!

Good to know the switch to extension of stay is relatively easy, the wife's my landlord, hopefully that makes things easier still. But then TiT.

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