curtklay

Ebay, Ali Express, or just Google your battery model number. No problem.

WOW...this thing is up to 8 pages??!!

I called them. They said the validity period is 30 days. When I told them about the official notice changing the validity period to 6 months, they said "bring a copy with you". As usual, it's a crap shoot...roll the dice and see what happens.

Here is a link to the notice that was posted on Thai Visa.

PCEC-NOTICE-THAI-IMMIGRATION-NEWS-JUNE-6.pdf 277.79KB

A cross dressing ladyboy and a Russian wearing a cape in a short time room in Pattaya...it just doesn't get any better than that.

Hi All,

Does anyone have any recent experience with the NAN immigration office regarding the validity period of the US Consulate income verification affidavit? I know that the new official ruling says that it can be up to 6 months old, but I also know that each office may have different ideas. I am planning to call them, but thought I would check here to see if anyone has been rejected or accepted. Again, I am only concerned about the NAN office.

Thanx.

Damaged Disc in 1978 and its never been same since. Scans in the 90's showed an operation was possible but 50/50 chance outcome would make it worse.

I declined. Swimming and warm/hot weather makes huge difference to the point I dont notice it really.

Take Tramadol and Diclofenic indefinately

This is the best route to take if the pain is manageable. Chiropractic manipulation is very risky; so is surgery. What works for some may not work for you. Like Chivas, my Orthopedist did MRIs and said fusion surgery was a 50/50 gamble that could have me doing backflips or maybe confined to a wheelchair. If you can control the pain with meds, continue unless it becomes unbearable. I have 4 compressed discs, arthritis, and a curved spine. In Thailand, I take Tramadol, Norgesic, and Arcoxia. All of these are damaging to the kidneys and liver, but they keep me walking on 2 legs with less pain. See an Orthopedist that you trust. If he gives you bad vibes, see another one. Weigh the options, and make an informed decision.

Your problem is far too serious to be seeking advice on a Thai Visa forum. See an Orthopedist.

I wish I could moan about paying more than the cost of a postage stamp to do my 90 day report, but the regional offices closest to me (Korat Dan Kwien Pottery Village & Kap Choeng in Buriram) don't accept mail in reports so It costs me around 500 baht in diesel for a round trip......You must be very lucky guys if this all you have to whine about.....

I didn't hear any moaning or whining from anyone other than you.

Of course, everybody has different information.

32 baht is EMS (Express Mail Service) fastest and trackable

18 baht is Thai Post Registered (not EMS, but still trackable)

5 or 10 baht is regular Thai Post (not trackable) 5 baht seems to be enough, although some think it's 10.

Immigration may advise you to use EMS, but I don't believe it is required. I use Thai Registered to send it, but 10 baht regular mail on the return envelope. In 4 years, I have never been told otherwise.

Up to you.

I just got my 90 day report receipt back today from Nan Immigration in the envelope I submitted with 10 baht postage affixed. No mention of any change in policy.

Actually, when I was at the office 3 months ago, they told me a 5 baht stamp is all that is needed.

Now look what you've started.

I found this thread "dumb" because it seemed to border on mockery, not humor. I appreciate any attempt made by Thais to speak English, no matter how fractured it may be. If I laugh or correct them, they usually become embarrassed and clam up.

I can imagine how unintelligible our attempts to speak Thai sound to them. But instead of laughing, they seem pleased that we even try.

This is the dumbest thread I've seen in a long time.

Welcome Luke!

Always wear a helmet.

Well, please PM us your sister's address. (just kidding)

You should have no problem. My wife does this all the time. It is not uncommon for a Thai to go by her maiden name in Thailand, and her married name in the US as long as her Thai ID card matches her Thai passport. The airline ticket should match her US passport. If you are ever questioned, just show both passports.

No way without a pump and filter. Chlorine or salt will do nothing. Dump it, clean it, and refill it every other day.

And...when I told them, "You don't have an issue with sending credit cards and ATM cards to my Thai address. Why is the SafePass such a problem?" They couldn't come up with an answer other than "It's our policy". I took the argument all the way to upper management, telling them, "Send it by courier and I'll pay the fee". They wouldn't budge. I also reminded them that I have been a customer for 40 years with multiple accounts, car loans, and a mortgage. I have never been overdrawn or late with a payment, and have been using the SafePass for 3 years from Thailand with no problem. No go. I finally said, "You leave me no choice except to move my money elsewhere". All they had to say was, "We'll miss you".

As far as being ex-pat friendly, BofA sux. Citibank on the other hand, will do wire transfers up to $50,000 online for $25 (might be $30 now) and the money is here the next day.

BOA recently made changes to way swft transfers are done. They need additional information. Could be that the system is tied up with phone calls. Before I left the USA for Thailand I opted for the OTP method which they issue you a credit card size pin generator so I could make my transfers on-line.

Yeah, it worked fine until the battery died after 3 years. They refuse to send a new one internationally, and without the code, limit you to $1000 per transfer at a charge of $45.

A stateside mailing address solves that problem.

Not completely.

BofA told me if I wanted it sent to a US address, I would have to change the address on all my accounts to that, and would not be able to change back again for 6 months. They go out of their way to be a pain in the ass.

Keep the faith, Pib!

BOA recently made changes to way swft transfers are done. They need additional information. Could be that the system is tied up with phone calls. Before I left the USA for Thailand I opted for the OTP method which they issue you a credit card size pin generator so I could make my transfers on-line.

Yeah, it worked fine until the battery died after 3 years. They refuse to send a new one internationally, and without the code, limit you to $1000 per transfer at a charge of $45.

For ACH transfers, BofA charges $3 for 3-day service and $10 for next-day service. For Wire-Transfers, BofA charges $25.

I'm not sure where you are getting the $45 number from.

To get a hold of BofA from Thailand...

First dial this direct access number:

001.999.111.11

1.800.0001.33

Then dial 800.933.6262 (En español: 800.688.6086)

BofA has always charged me $45 for wire transfers for the past 6 years. Citibank charges $25.

BofA has also changed their limits on international wire transfers to a ridiculous low amount unless you have their "safe pass" card to generate a code each time. The battery in my safe pass died, and they won't send a new one outside the US. In the last couple years, they have become impossible to deal with.

When I took the Thai driving test, I watched the video, studied the handbook, then failed the written test in English language. The problem was the answers to some questions that they had as correct were wrong. I protested, and took the test again. The lady running things said, when I come to one of those questions, to call her over. I did, and she told me what answer to choose. Every answer she picked was wrong. I said, "You see? Even you can't pass this test". She made some notes and then said, "OK you pass".

BTW: I had a US license and an International license, but still had to go through the whole process including watching the 45 minute video in Thai language which I could not understand.

but if one particular person is targeted, then that person might take it personally, persive a loss of "face". and assume a defensive pasture.

I am so sick of worrying about everybody's loss of face, I could scream.

Mine is written on toilet paper, and just says "OK OK".