New Thai Consulate Opened In Langkawi, Malaysia

[jdinasia]

Yes ... will head to Langkawi next weekend

[ZZZ]

If you would like to live in Malaysia, they have a retirement program similar to the Thai program. The differences are:

1. No age limit

2. You can buy and own land.

3. They let you buy one car exempt from duty and tax.

[udon]

Hi, any cheapy rtn air fares BKK to Langkawi?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Hi, any cheapy rtn air fares BKK to Langkawi? 

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Leave from the shed due ?

[udon]

Real soon now.

Check your PMs doc.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Real soon now. 

Check your PMs doc.

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Nothin' there since you were chasing up a Danish pub person John

[bartender100]

I'll stick to Penang for a quick in and out after reading this from Tales of Asia

http://www.talesofasia.com/malaysia-langkawi.htm

[dr_Pat_Pong]

You are dead right. Not too flash at all.

[The Dude]

If you would like to live in Malaysia, they have a retirement program similar to the Thai program. The differences are:

1. No age limit

2. You can buy and own land.

3. They let you buy one car exempt from duty and tax.

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Thanks for that info. I'm there dude

[bachismo]

If I wanted to get a non-immigrant B in Penang, how long does it take? Can I get a 1-year visa. Does anyone know what dates they are closed. I want to go the week before the queen's birthday.

[lopburi3]

If I wanted to get a non-immigrant B in Penang, how long does it take?  Can I get a 1-year visa.  Does anyone know what dates they are closed. I want to go the week before the queen's birthday.

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Consulate is closed Saturday/Sunday and all local or Thai holidays. I do not believe you will receive more than a single entry B visa.

[bachismo]

How many days does it take to get a non-B in Penang? Also does anybody know if the consulate closes before the actual queen's birthday. It is not uncommon for Thais to extend vacations. The consulate doesn't have a website.

[lopburi3]

How many days does it take to get a non-B in Penang?  Also does anybody know if the consulate closes before the actual queen's birthday.  It is not uncommon for Thais to extend vacations.  The consulate doesn't have a website.

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In before noon - out next workday after 2 PM. Official holidays are normally observed by Embassies.

[bobfla]

Since the dust must have settled by now, does anyone know if this Hon Consul issues visas there in Langkawi without having to make an elongated refence to KL or Penang?

[udon]

Ahhh, you mean a Yes or a No?

Very dificult on this board...... See! I'm guilty too.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

How very true

[udon]

Since the dust must have settled by now, does anyone know if this Hon Consul issues visas there in Langkawi without having to make an elongated refence to KL or Penang?

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jdinasia should be back with a report tonite or Monday morning.

[bobfla]

Hi, any cheapy rtn air fares BKK to Langkawi?

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Udon, to get to Lankawi by air involves flying thru' Penang, which is rather self defeating. Even with Air Asia cheap fares to Penang, this route would be expensive. However Hat Yai to Satun is not expensive by van and from there it's a 2 hour ferry, on a most picturesque route to Kuah (capital of Langkawi)!

"When something seems to be to good to be true, is usually 'aint!"

[udon]

Hi, any cheapy rtn air fares BKK to Langkawi?

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Udon, to get to Lankawi by air involves flying thru' Penang, which is rather self defeating. Even with Air Asia cheap fares to Penang, this route would be expensive. However Hat Yai to Satun is not expensive by van and from there it's a 2 hour ferry, on a most picturesque route to Kuah (capital of Langkawi)!

"When something seems to be to good to be true, is usually 'aint!"

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Hmmm, Hat Yai, errm, thanks for responding.

[bobfla]

What has happened to jdinasia.......hopefully not lost in Langkawi or transiting Hat Yai (Big Beach)?

"When something seems to good to be true, it usully ain't"

Edited July 21, 2005 by bobfla

[baht&sold]

Just hoping someone (anyone?) who's done the Langkwai run recently could update us on the status of the 'new' Langkwai Thai Consulate? Thx

[bobfla]

Does anyone have an update yet on this Hon Consulate in Langkawi. the anticipated report from jdinasia seems somewhat protacted?

"When something seems to be too good to be true, it usually 'aint!"