biggles45
Advanced Member-
Posts
1,106 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Downloads
Everything posted by biggles45
-
If a foreigner tries to rent a bike and doesn't have the right licence they will not refuse, they want the money. The law won't be enforced. Only way to enforce it is if a rider is stopped by police without a licence and shows a rental contract, then the rental company should get a heavy fine and the bike confiscated. Hit their hip pocket, only way to win.
-
Tourist arrival ‘tax’ postponed, foreign arrivals drop
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
"She emphasises that transparency in fund management is crucial for the scheme’s success." I got a good laugh out of this one. Transparency in Thailand!! -
Politicians urged to commit to fighting graft
biggles45 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Didn't the PM say eight years ago that he would wipe it out? Nothing to see here folks -
No ED Visa for over 50s
biggles45 replied to FreddieMercury's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Or the Philippines, only a cheap 3.5 hour flight away from BKK. You can enter Visa Exempt, keep extending (for a fee) for upto 3 years then leave for 1 day, return and start again. No hassles from immigration either. A few US friends been here over 3 years -
“Softening of demand after April” – Phuket hoteliers worry about bookings
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
There is no international licence as such. It's an IDP international driving PERMIT and it is only a translation, in several languages, of your home LICENCE. It is usually available from motoring orgs in your home country. It is to be shown together with your home licence. If your home licence doesn't include a motor bike, then neither will your IDP -
Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer
biggles45 replied to Scott's topic in World News
'jumping on the bandwagon' springs to mind. I presume the lawyers are not acting for free and taking a big slice of any cash awarded. If it costs nothing to sue, might as well get onboard -
The visa exempt entry has been 45 days since July last year as I recall? It will stay until 31st March with talk of extending to the end of the year. You can extend the 45 days only once, and only for 30 days. I don't know if they will give you an additional 7 days to leave when they refuse your request after your 75 day stay
-
Thailand’s dependence on tourism means losing passport wars
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
'because they believe they will never return here.' And I would imagine that they would have the data on overstays by Thais to support theire stand. -
'have an impact on the number of applications for a 60-day Tourist Visa at Thai Embassies abroad. ' Yes In our case the Thai embassy in Manila is a 3 hour trip away. They take 2 working days to issue one so you need to stay one night in an over priced hotel, all for an extra 15 days. They also want lots of supporting paperwork. We had 2 a year for 7 years Pre Covid but no more as long as this continues
-
Thailand set to start collecting 300 THB tourist fee from June
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
So what does it actually cover? If I, a tourist am hit by a car/motorbike and I have no insurance, is my bill paid from this fund? If I have a heart attack or other medical condition, no insurance and can't pay does it pay my bill? That was the complaint that started this, tho 7+billion baht tax to cover 500million baht in unpaid medical bills is a bit of a stretch. -
You are a Passenger so if your Thai driver is unlicensed or drunk that could be a problem. Check that out.
-
Travel insurance warning after Welshman's motorbike crash
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
His policy is designed for frequent travellers who only have short stays. It is valid for a year so it saves them taking out insurance for each trip. It was certainly not right for him but reading the policy coverage should have made him realise this. Nothing at all to do with 'fine print' Hope he makes a good recovery. -
7 Airlines To Slash Airfares By Up To 20% From Jan. 2023
biggles45 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Cebu Pacific is a domestic and international low cost airline. Yet they are not listed as reducing their fares? -
They don't want peace..... says the country that invaded them, launches missiles at civilians etc. Maybe if you stopped all this and just left them alone peace might happen by itself?
- 78 replies
-
- 13
-
If you are really concerned.... Don't Vape! From what I have read it's not addictive, like nicotine, so just don't do it and concentrate your energies on the girls instead