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Unknowingly I learned how simplified Napalm is made. Put a leaking benzene container in a styrofoam box 😯

What I found was a half melted styrofoam box and a slimy substance that burns slowly 🤣

They open up visa exempt to Russia, China, Kazakhstan etc.

90 day to Russians. Do they expect that hordes of wealthy Russians will throw money for an expensive 90 day Phuket holiday?

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

But they are not allowed to do even some volunteer work which on a retiring visa is impossible because you can't get a workpermit for free work on it

A young teacher recently approached me about volunteering at school (even knowing that I am not a native speaker).

I was sorry to decline and tell her about the hassle with immigration and work permit needed (and likely a formal qualification).

32 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Some book shops and others have booklets for sale, not expensive with the driving test / signs explanations etc., good luck to the lady.

And the theory test (multiple choice on a PC like terminal) is the point with the highest failure rate.

What I have seen the Thai theory test contains a lot of legal/insurance/registration stuff.

The difficult part in Pattaya may be getting an appointment for the tutoring, theory test and practical driving test (hovering around the office yard on a "traffic kindergarten").

Up here it's done in two days.

There are driving schools which can speed up and simplify the process for a fee.

22 minutes ago, organicman said:

and speak to a couple of Jetstar managers

And ask them whether they ever heard about "timaticweb" which is THE source for airlines doing document check.

Just did an example similar to what the OP wrote and of course the simple answer is:

Quote

Yes, The travel documents held by the traveler are sufficient!

At the occasion ask them to replace their lazy and incompetent hotline staff with AI.

Of course they say 6 months because they don't even bother to do an individual check.

(and even the 6 months for tourists is disputed, valid until the booked return flight)

Timaticweb is not directly available to non professionals.

But some airlines give you access indirectly like here:

https://www.copaair.com/en-cr/timatic/

13 hours ago, samtam said:

Maybe the QR code says something else?

Unlikely because the QR is the link to your test result and shows the same as after the course. Wrong date is mysterious. No idea except checking the settings on your device.

On 3/11/2024 at 11:19 AM, samtam said:

If you could let me know, I'd appreciate it. I started to watch the vdo and there was a question about brake distance depending on speed, but the answer only came subsequently, and I got it wrong, so will have to have another go. It is rather protracted and unfocused, but I suppose if required, better to watch it at home, rather than at DLT. 

Just coming back with my new "6 year" license.

The majority of people did not have the QR code from the elearning. They had to spent time watching video and/or tutoring.

I was out at 9:30 (office opens 8:30 and just walked in).

Spent some time waiting for the documents entered to the IT and start of eye/reaction test.

This was not at a Bangkok office.

But quite obvious you can save time at the office by having the QR code.

They travel as there is no tomorrow.

This is the Pattaya(!) delegation (not the Thai delegation) at the (not too important) travel trade show in Berlin.

It includes the Chonburi governor(!), the head of Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, deputy major of Pattaya and even some people who deal with tourism 😄
(from "Chonburi PR" facebook)

And of course HE also used the chance for a little walkaround there:

On 3/11/2024 at 11:19 AM, samtam said:

If you could let me know, I'd appreciate it. I started to watch the vdo and there was a question about brake distance depending on speed, but the answer only came subsequently, and I got it wrong, so will have to have another go. It is rather protracted and unfocused, but I suppose if required, better to watch it at home, rather than at DLT. 

Came to my mind today:

the e-Learning is NOT a >mandatory< prerequisite.

It just makes sure that you can get the license without any tutoring/watching video at the office.

Simplifies/speeds up the process.

Found on Shopee 😄

On 3/11/2024 at 12:49 PM, richard_smith237 said:

Not quite - the ‘fines’ get posted to the address the vehicle is registered at. 
 

 

Yep, and that is found in the car registration book.

For speed traps: how could the camera find out that it is YOU at the wheel.

The car is caught and fine addressed to registration holder.

Checkpoints: that's a different matter.

Usually paid on the spot with a receipt.

Some made from 304 stainless steel. Better?

Spare parts at the usual home stores?

Good luck. Never seen such tiny bits.

I guess a good walk in Bangkok Chinatown could help.

I have ordered such stuff at Lazada.

BE AWARE:

there are at least four different size parts looking similar.

The joke as such: even the diameter of the knurling wheel(?) is in two different sizes.

Had one too big for the handle.

19 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I have my doubts if they are actually ceramic, just looks like white plastic to me.

Ceramic.

At Lazada you can even get the tiny bits separately.

Order two dozens or shipment will be more expensive than the goods 😄

3 minutes ago, jimn said:

Many people say "get it at the airport its easy". Well that may be so, but this is exactly the reason why I never do or advise others to do. It's not worth the worry, get it before at immigration.

You were faster. A big +1.

I have seen times when the first entrance to international departure was closed due to congestion.

It's the way to the re-entry desk. Now try to skip the queue.

Friday 12th has been declared an extra public holiday.

So the official holiday period alone is 12 to 16 (two substitutes for Sat/Sun).

Pure traffic chaos/party on the beach (road) no later than the 12th.

Whether the chaos will continue even after 16th? Not sure.

I will report back on the 13th.

800 Baht for a gang bang event with "plus size" women.

Tastes differ 🫣

Plus size is a nice new woke word for the super fatty. Just look at the beauty in the picture.

28 minutes ago, samtam said:

 

The page in the URL for private cars says not required for Driving Licence renewal...I think:

It does not apply to obtaining a new driver's license and driving license renewal

 

I will know in three days. The English website of DLT does not help much.

Daughter (Thai) had confirmed I needed it.

3 hours ago, Olmate said:

Thanx, thats sure the best option. I was really asking more about the uptick in thais international travel plans.

Some food for thought:

https://www.nationthailand.com/lifestyle/travel/40032145

My Instagram tells me that still Japan, South Korea, Hongkong Singapore, Taiwan are popular destinations.

All visa exempt for Thais.

But don't expect that  every young woman travelling alone will be let in easily.

South Korean immigration seems outright racist/harrasing.

China and Russia visa exempt for Thais.

China (Shanghai) might be of interest.

Russia: Vietnamese were visa exempt long ago and Moscow became a popular transit for human trafficking. Continue to Europe over land. Likely down now.

Turkey also visa exempt and also a potential trafficking route.

Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn offer enable/disable in total.

Applies to online and ATM use.