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Hi Guys, can anyone help me with regards to applying for a TIN tax registration. I live in the Sansai district of CM. There was an article from one of the members but cannot find it now, old age its a bitch. So any help would be appreciated. Kind regards

As a further update to the bread situation:- I mentioned the TOPS supermarket on the bottom floor in Central Festival, they do have a good selection of diferent breads, including the large German dark bread fofr 290 baht, (these can be easily cut into quarters and frozen till needed, without messing with the taste. So worth popping in there to have a change from goods at Saint Etienne. Sausage Rolls. I do like a decent sausage roll and up until recently I had not seen any on sale, other than the frankfurter sausage wrapped in a sheet of Puff Pastry. I have recently found some decent sausage rolls available in the freezer section at the "Sloans" dedicated shop. It used to be the Artisans Butcher shop DK Park, Mahidol Rd, Changklan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100 Wednesday-Sunday :9:30 am- 9:00 pm Here is their website too. https://sloanes.co.th/ I know this is not a bread shop, but I felt they were worth a mention. The frozen sausage rolls need to be left out to defrost, then an egg wash coating the pastry. I then put them in my Air Fryer, at 180 deg. for 20 minutes, turning them over about 10-15 minues in. The cost is 180 baht for 2 large ones. I hope you enjoy.

In answer to your question OC, No have not had it done yet. I went down to Princ Hospital in Lamphun on the Sunday morning, joined the large queue waiting for the doctor. As I was paying privately I was shunted to the head of the queue. I had the usual tests with the eye drops applied. The doctor then checked the results etc. and said that as there were no problems then she saw no need for me to have the surgery for another year or two, which I felt was a bit of a result. So will put the work off till next year. My main reasoning for going to Lamphun is that it serves as the eye hospital for the whole area, for the Thai people. They get through a high number of ops per week, so if there is any problem then they will hopefully have seen it before and will be able to cope with it. Will update as to costings when I eventually get the proceedure.

Will throw my opinion into the arena, for what they are worth. L'OPERA for the large brown loaf 180 baht , (but large enough to cut in half and stick one half in the freezer). The white bread is good too. The best patisserie in town, since the Devra Dervri shut down. They also do a small sour dough bread as well that is very good. L'Opera also produces a Brioche loaf but only on a Sunday. The Chouqette French sticks: I find the crusts a bit tough, and before you ask Yes, I still have most of my own teeth intact. I find their Patisserie quite good. The coffee is also good. I have been in the shop when some very large loaves have been baked, and the bread is purchased by weight rather than per item. French stick, MAKRO, I know, one would not believe it but its true imho. A French lad put me onto it and I must say, he was right. Back to Sausage King.... I find there is something missing from their bread, maybe needs a bit more salt. I do often purchase from Nana Bakery, as there are now 3 in fairly close proximity to my house in the Sansai region. There are sliced Brown and white loaves that are handy. I also buy the unsliced white along with the Bread that has rosemary through it. This is very nice when toasted. They also occasionally produce a sultana loaf which ig reat toasted and buttered. Another Baked goods shop that comes to mind is to be found on the bottom floor in Central Festival shopping centre, Saint Etoile, almost next door to TOPS supermarket. They do a current bread loaf that will kick start the sugar spike, also various breads, that they will slice for you if you so desire. They also make very good bread buns/rolls, wholemeal, multigrain etc. This is part of the Yamigazi (?) outfit, and has a sister shop at Central airport plaza. My Preference would be to visit L'Opera for bread/patisserie purchases, but as is an hour round trip then it can run expensive, so I defer to Nana bakery at the moment. I hope this helps

Was quoted 47,000 per eye last week, by Sripat. Quoted 70,000 per eye at BANGKOK hospital, CNX.

Thank you folks, both upnotover and Liquorice, for your prompt and informative replies. Kind regards to you both.

Just a quick query about my visa, I am allowed 90 days in country. After this time I usually have a coupe of days in Vietnam etc, and reset the 90 days when I return. I was just wondering whether I had to leave the country, or can I make an appointment at Immigration when yje 90 days is up and get re-stamped for another 90 days? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Kind regards

Thank you DrJack, much appreciated.

Hi Guys, Just need some clarification thats all. I have a non-imm O multi entry Marriage visa that has coming up to its 90 day renewal. My query is can I do a border run, say to Mai Sai and go across the bridge into Myanmar and back again, collecting another 90 days permission to stay, or would I have to fly out of/into Thailand to collect the 90 day permission to stay? It has been many years since I have done the land based crossing and as such don't know what the laws are there at the moment. Thanks.

Try the sister restaurant to Steak of the day in Mea Rim, former 4 seasons chef. Usually has Phuket lobster flown up for the festive period.

Arn't they having a Christmas Fair ?

I got a non-imm "O" marriage visa, multiple entry valid for 1 year last week in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It used to be a 24 hr process, but now is a 48 hr. one. Mind you there are a lot worse place to spend a couple of days than HCMC. Good luck.

Just a quick update folks, as the site has been down due to Cloud issues, I picked up my passport on 15th Nov, and received a 1 yr, non-imm O multiple entry visa, based on Marriage. All went well, and would reccomend going this route to anyone in future, Just make sure you have the correct paperwork. Good luck.

This was several years ago when I got the visa there, so would not surprise me if things had got worse. ( a pity really as Hanoi is a good spot to explore). I did buy a big bunch of flowers for the lady behind the counter in Hanoi, but that does not appear to have softened the staff any.

Forgot to add, I did go to Hanoi for a 1yr ME non-imm O based on marriage. The lady behind the counter was not too happy about me applying for it in Hanoi. Fortunately I had the wife with me and after a bit of ear bending I got issued the visa, but have not heard of too many others getting one in Hanoi.