BB1955

Can tell you what they were three months ago

2 copies of each

copy of wife house hold registry

copy of lease where we live current as well

copy of marrage certificate

copy of marrage being registered in her home province

2 photos in front of house showing house numbers and us

map to house

affiadavit of income from the embassy

proof of income from state pension

and the normal form you fill out

wife came as well

Only difference from last year was the proof from my pension provider .

Also copy of wifes id card

I had a great time, 4 hours of walking and playing round the moat, until I got to the farang section round tae pae gate/loi kroh... what a bunch of pis**d up ar**holes! Really, what a contrast....

Dont feel bad I rode arond the moat yesterday as well got wet got sprayed had ice cold water poured down my back not a problem Im fair game . I didnt mind until I got in front of Amora Hotel . I got hit almost point blank in the eyes with a high presure squirt tube . I looked over and there were two farrangs about 65 standing there in front of a trash bucket filled with water laughing holding there weapons proud . I was on a motor bike thank fully not moving , just plain ignorant . Then got the same thing again in front of the bars up the road one farrang being stupid . Again Im fair game if Im out I rather enjoy it...... but I do value my eyes . I stayed home today

Thanks and no I would not risk my standings or even one day of my freedom . Thats why I am asking ...... It is a private school that does charge the students , my contention now is if they can't get me some type of work permit to volunteer my time. I will pass on it . Too much to risk . I have heard of people being fined as much as 40,000 baht for just jamming with other musicians in a local bar here so No I believe I will pass . Though in my eyes harmless, one phone call by a jelous farrang or school and I could be in a big jam it appears

Yes thats my thoughts as well .. Im here on a marrage visa , I know how people are it would only take one phone call and Id be in a heep ....

I was asked a few days ago to come to a school near my home and help with the childrens pronunciation . Its a group of thai teachers that tutor kids in english . No money envolved on my part . I said no, that I could not because it might be considered working and I would not want to get crossways with immmigration . Can someone give me some advice I would really enjoy doing it . Can you get anything from immigration that will allow you to volunteer your time ???

Well I spent the better part of three hours there today doing my 90 report .... Next time I will try the mail for sure

Checked it out yesterday , tried the fish and chips, wife had a tuna salad . Food was very good .....I ll go back ...

I have seen it before and was not the hard drive it was the motherboard . Check you model number and see if there was a recall for that particular problem ... Just google your model number and add the word problems . Most likley you will find the same has happened to other ...

Never except a cerified bank check as being good even if your bank say it is . The banks are regulated to make the funds available to you in 5 days . Sometimes it will take as much as 14 to 21 days for the check itself to hit the bank . Thats when they determine its a fake . Hence your item you sold is gone and the bank hits you up for the bad check . Have seen this happen in the USA many times. Just becasue your bank releases the money does not mean the checks good ..... As far as sending any money to anyone Western Union or Money Gram once they pick it up its gone ......

I have wetv as well . They keep dropping the good channels I have the new box as well its ok for the price ...

In Chiang Mai has anyone had any experience or have any knowlege about getting a home financed in part by a bank here in Chiang Mai . I have been told that my wife who is Thai could possibly get a mortgage based on my income if I was under 60 years of age . We have not called any of the banks as of yet to see if this is indeed true . Just wondering if anyone else has had any issues in this area .

Yes I know easier to rent which I am doing now but in the long terms of things would be nice for her to have something to show for what we are shelling out each month .

Any advice or sugestions ????

Well so much for no names resturants , I have one which I will do my best to explain the location. Its right on the Ping River and is very small . Its is on the left if you are traveling the road the follows the river from the city . On the same side of the river the moat is on. Just prior to reaching the road that runs east and west from Central airport plaza . The road forks left and right . Just as it forks it is on the left side of the road. There is a bar on the left and the resturant is on the right . We have been there several times and the food is outstanding and the prices are fair for what you get . When ever we have guests thats where we take them .

Bangkok bank according to the lady I talked to will not write you a letter stating the monthly deposits . Atleast mine would not . Only a letter stating the amount I had in the bank . If you are using monthly income as much as its dreaded pay the $50.00 . You will need more than the letter. They asked for and I was lucky I had a letter from my pension office stating the amount i recieved monthly . First time the ever asked for it . The will no longer except just the embassy letter as of just last month when I went . Last year they did . Good luck , they were very nice about everything and i was in and out in no time .

I probably went by the same place after you did . The wrecked car was gone by them . The trucks and other cars parked along the road were there for the what I guessed would be the opening of the two power stations at that location . They had a tent and chairs set up when I went by about 9 am .... I too have seen some bad crashes on canal road usually in the fast lane and usually motor bike vrs car or truck . Moto is stay left go slow and pray alot ....Oh yea and always wear a helmet ....

The Chiangmai Grandview buffet lunch 142 baht. Soup, salads, western food, Japanese food and Thai with a range of desserts. As much as you need to fill you up

Have to agree I ate there it was good and plenty to eat ...

There is really no big deal here . They are doing what they are suposed to do . I was nt dressed like a bum and I had a back up folder with all the documents I needed . There is nothing wrong with a spot check here and there to make sure people are telling the truth . I have nothing but compassion for the people working in the immigration office here , its a mad house most of the time and they do a good job of getting you in and out in a reasonable time . I had no appointment I showed up at 10:30 got a number and was called before I had time to drink a cup of coffee and was out in 20 minutes . I was expecting it to be an all day ordeal ..

For those of us who brought our wives to the USA , this sure beats the 8 or 9 trips I made to US immigration and the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I paid the US government .. So I think we should be thankful to the people of Thailand for sharing thier country with us. We are still guests no matter how much money we have or spend ....

So, what kind of doccumentation would I need from the US Social Security administration?? Can I get a statement directly from the SSA and avoid going into the con$ulate??

From what I was told the affidavit is still needed for them to ACCEPT what you present .... When I go back I m going to ask again . I will say the officer I had this time was not the same one I got last year . I really can't blame them for wanting more proof as an affidavit is so easy to obtain from the consulate . What kills me is the $50.00 I dont know how they can justify charging that much.

Well today I went to extend my visa . I brought all the same documents I brought last year . My affidavit I got today from the US consulate which stated my monthly income which I also brought along . This year they wanted more . I needed a letter from my retirement fund as well showing I did in fact have the income I was claiming on the affidavit . I had my bank book showing my transfers but this would not suffice. I was fortunate enough to have a letter with what they wanted . So looks like the old days of just getting a affidavit from the US consulate and them excepting it are over . I asked next year I can just bring the letter and not get the affidavit from my embassy and was told I would need that as well . The officer was very nice I will say and very helpful we had one other issue with our home lease and she helped us take care of that . It was a mad house but I was in and out in less than 1.5 hours ......

Has anyone had any luck getting a nikon digital camera repaired here in Chiang mai . Any advice on where to take it have two both need repairs . Rather fix than buy another new one .....

Sorry put this in the wrong forum.........

Doing my second go around on my marrage visa in Chiang Mai . Anyone done one there latley can you tell me what there asking for ?

My paypal is fine . I just got a paclage from Korea took 7 days . Waiting on three from Aus and one from the US crossing my fingers

I ve taken 5 classes at the YMCA very pleased with it and very enjoyable ...

I used the office on 108 between the post office and the Hang Dong market on the left headed towards Chiang mai . Had one tooth pulled did a good job and was very in expensive. She even called the next day to check on me . They are a husband and wife team seem to do very well //

Still on the job after 30 years.

Retiring in 145 days (2/20/2011), and more than likely I will end up in Chiangmai shortly after.

I started the count down at 4 years had down to the minute ! Stay safe and enjoy !

I have been to her a few times and was very pleased .