BB1955

On the south side of HD road beyond Makro, just past 7-11 on the Ban Wangtan corner. Old chap will come measure, very reliable.

Thanks I ll check them out tommorow

I was there today doing my 90 day report 3 days late $2000 baht no problem my stupid not theres. I felt sorry for the officer that took my money he had three pages of receipts to fill out ..

While I was standing there another man walked up and talked to a female officer said he had given his passport to an officer named MR XXXXX and he didnt get a visa . She explained to him that they did not have a MR XXXX who worked there . The entire thing sounded funny guy had his pass port . She was real nice and explained to him what he needed to do . Im not sure it sunk in with him or not ......BUt there never was any mention of money being paid .....

Anyone have any suggestions on who to use for security bars . I dont want the fancy stainless steel ones .... Like to find someone that does a good job at a reasonable price ..........

I had the same thing . I thought I would scratch my leg off ..... Just some weeds growoning next to my fence . Doctor gave me an ointment and within a couple days I was fine ......

Can i ask what treatment you had?

Yes , I woke up with a neck that would not move , and was in dire pain ...... My wife called his office and he told me to come down . Did x rays ultra sound and four shots of cortazone and some good drugs .... Im back to normal now ....

I have sent and recieved many packages always used Thai post never had any problems

Have you tried getting into setup? I was able to revive a Dell Laptop by doing that. It was complete black screen before.

No its a mother board problem , Mother board has to come out and be reflowed common problem with the HP Pavillion .....

A while back I saw a number posted of a good lap top repairman . I need someone to do some mother board repair . If Im not mistaken the guys name was nick and he would come to your house .... Anyone have his number or know someone who is good with fixing dead black screen HP pavilions ?????

I have neard of this before but Im not sure what kind of account it was .....

I always thought we needed 800,000 baht for a marriage visa, which is it???

The 800k number is for retirement extensions.

It is 400k for extensions based upon marriage to a Thai. Or income of 40k baht.

Can you not have 400,000 baht in the bank and proof of 32,500 baht a month income for retirement.

Same for marriage 200,000 baht in bank and proof of 20,000 baht a month income.

I have a retirement visa I was wondering if 200,000 baht in the bank and proof of 48.000 baht a month would work. No problem with guaranteed income now but if the government raised it and the baht got a lot stronger. I might have to resort to that.

You cannot combine income and money in the bank for an extension based upon marriage.

You can do it for retirement but the total has to be 800k. Not the sum of 65k by 12 which is only 780k.

This is wrong too you can use a combine income of money in the bank and a income. to make the 400.000..... A person married to a Thai must show 400,000 this can be money in the bank and also income yours or your wifes . You can use both to reach your 400 000 goal . For a retirement visa it is 800,000 that can be combined from income and savings . I you have no savings and an income of 65,000 baht per month that will sufffice even though it doesnt add up to the 800,000......

I really wish people would read the laws and requirements before posting things that get everyones but puckered ........

Everyone needs to take notice: As of August 31st, marriage visa holders need to show 800,000 baht, the same as retirement and or 65,000 per month deposits in your bank statements for 3 months prior to application, so you can use the money but have to make monthly deposits of 65,000 each month at least 3 months prior to reapplication, this came from Immigration main office in Bangkok and has been instituted throughout Thailand. I dont know the link but just to make sure I would check the Thai govern

ment immigration website

This is not true they have not changed the 400,000 to 800,00

For the op if you use the 400,000 and you fall short of a combined income of 40,000 a month your are up a creek no paddle ... Just a ride maybe to the airport . I strongly recomend against usig the 400k . As far as a home loan with SCB yes it can be done your wife will have to show 6 months of a 15,000 baht a month income . You ll also need a house plan done ......

There will also have to be a registered company that pays taxes on that money she earns .... If you go with a loan they will also hold the chanote on the land .

I just came back from Dr Leerapuns clinic. Had very bad neck problem . I was very happy with the service and treatment and I am now pain free ... He speaks english very well and his staff does as well . I recomend him highly ,,

he works at Maharai Hospital Tues Wed 9 am to 12

His clinic is on Thaphe Road across from the Esso station before the train station . On the left if you are going out of town.

Monday Thru Friday 1700-200o

Saturday and Sunday 9 to 12

Phone number

081-5303666

089-8535700

052-266725

Broke my heart to sell my 2002 Ultra Classic beofre I moved here . But the cost of importing it was not worth it plain and simple ... For now my Honda Click will have to do ....

I got my yellow book a few months back . Just needed a few documents and two people form the government to come with me . Took two weeks to get . No real use for it other than no need now to get a residence letter can use yellow book . At one point a few years ago if you were on the yellow book you could get on the 30 baht plan if you were also married to a Thai and here on a marrage extention . They have stopped this now ....

I dont think the requirment for 800,000 baht income per year pertains to someone married to a Thai .

You can go to the US Embassy or to one of their Outreach locations and get an affidavit of income. The US Embassy allows you to fill in any amount without verified income.

Thai Emigration accepts this affidavit without question.

Wrong there ,, They are now making you provide a letter from you pension company or a tax statement showing that you do in fact get that much money ... Marrage extentions are processed in Bangkok and then sent back to what ever location you applied . Thats why you have to come back 30 days later ..... It is different on a retirement visa thay are all done right there where you apply ....

I get mine at Rimping Hang dong I have them slice it paper thin . Its very greasey and has alot more fat in it than what I got back in the USA . I have had a few sticks shipped over from the US it was a real treat while it lasted ....... The best italian sausage I have found is from the [email protected] and I think I have tried about everyones ..... If anyone wants to see about splitting the shipping on a box from the US PM me ..... I might be able to get some shipped over .......

Too bad I did enjoy dropping in from time to time foods good .

True one point brought up . If you do buy a house and its in your wifes name . Its best to get a will done willing everything to you if she dies or falls in front of a big truck one day to leave you a widower.... The house becomes yours but you must sell or transfer it to a Thai within one year ... I have heard and know of different situations that a 30 year lease agreement is another form of protection .. But heard both bad and good I think it depends on where its registered .......

Here its every person for themselves ... There is no pro active enforcement here . I am amazed at the lack of crime here based on the protection you get from the police .... If in the USA police operated as they do here it would be complete kaos.... Having been a police officer for too many years learned serveral things you can do to deter being a victim .......

Dont be flashey with money be polite and dont kringe when its time for bed and everyone sleeps in the same room on the floor . If you ate beans that day everyone will know its you ... Remember its a squat toilet not a sit down one . And no that big cement thing filled with water isnt the bath tub... And dont double dip with your fork and spoon ......

Oh yea remember the experience because you go once you will go often ..... The fan also is used to keep the mosquitos off you ........

Best to just laugh and go on. They will use up there 9 lives one day ... Expect anything and be amazed at nothing ....

Just use good comon sense reguarless of how long you havve been together ... Like they say you never really know a woman until you divorce them . Im sure the same is true here as well . If you buy a house , thats what you ve done bought a house , maybe it will be yours maybe it wont ..... Like the saying goes dont spend what you are not willing to walk away from .... And here lending money is like giving it away .....

Asked:

My wife also is worry what she needs to do if I pass away. I am an American and she is Thai, not an American citizen, do not speak English, and dot have US SS number. She will need my modest retirement to keep life going...Can you tell me what you did to help your wife in the same case? Thank you.

Sam

Saudade53 at hotmail

Not much you can do unfortunately. THe rules for US SS is that for a wife to receive survivors benefits she must have resided in the US for I think it's 2 years and have a SS #. No exceptions. Looked into this in detail about 3 years ago for a friend that died here who had married a THai lady just 6 months before he passed away.

She has to have resided in the USA for 5 years living with you as your spouse ..... If thats not the case all she can get is one time death benifits ............

I have been buying what pills I take at the Pharmacy on Walking Street just down from Thaphe Gate . The two ladys that work there are honest and very helpful and they have most everything .