galolo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hi all, i'm heading next week to Penang. Does anybody know a reliable Thai visa agency/agent i can use there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 used banana in penang check their web page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 New Banana were always good as is Samui Jim at 'Jims Place'....both in Chulia. I vaguely remember reading a recent post on here where the agents were not allowed anymore but maybe someone can clarify that has recently been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Jim place, Chulia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Jim's place, Chulia street. https://www.facebook.com/jim.tachinamurthy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiPiFFS Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 As above ! Jim is the Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanyk Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 used AM SINAR enterprise 397, chulia street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer666 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I agree with the above, Jim's place, Chula Street, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 When I used to go to Penang, I would always use nj books on chulia street, always very professional and good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galolo Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 thanks all for your answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketlive Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Does Jim's place has a website or it's just the facebook page indicated in a post here https://www.facebook.com/jim.tachinamurthy ? Going there in a few days and want to find a reliable agent, thanks. Is it the same service between him and banana gh? Edited October 7, 2014 by phuketlive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiPiFFS Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Jim's place on Chulia street. 100% reliable and a Penang legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 jim's place is right about opposite the Banana Boutique hotel on Chula; he is always there :-) same price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketlive Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 jim's place is right about opposite the Banana Boutique hotel on Chula; he is always there :-) same price Do you know how much it costs? Also, does the embassy still allow agents on behalf of the individual. Does anybody had any recent experience using Jim agent? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 June it was an extra 50 MYR for a 1 year non b and we did not have to go to embassy an had passport back by noon the next day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtom Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) If your papers are in order (don´t know what type of visa you need) it´s easy to do the whole thing yourself, at least last time I was there. If you use an agent, make sure to be there early enough (1 hour time difference to Thailand and they need some time for the forms to fill in). Edited October 7, 2014 by longtom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeichen Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I have been doing my visas there for 15 + years. All agents are the same and reliable. "Lord Jim" is a character but a little annoying hearing him brag about how rich he is and how well traveled he is. But he is quite generous and helpful to many that are down on their luck. He does tend to be more generous to younger women though. Yes it costs only 50 ringit which is cheaper than getting a taxi round trip 2 times. I used to do it myself but it is actually cheaper to have someone go for you. If they don't allow agents, which they did just a few months ago. Jim and most other guest houses can arrange a car for you that will be a lot cheaper than the taxis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> June it was an extra 50 MYR for a 1 year non b and we did not have to go to embassy an had passport back by noon the next day Thank you, I actually called him and asked, charges 60 MYR or 600 baht now. Did he drop the passport by to your place? or you had to go to his place? If your papers are in order (don´t know what type of visa you need) it´s easy to do the whole thing yourself, at least last time I was there. If you use an agent, make sure to be there early enough (1 hour time difference to Thailand and they need some time for the forms to fill in). alt=thumbsup.gif> Yea true, but it saves time and maybe costs around the same like zeichen mentioned. Also it is worry-free and gives you more time to go around as I plan to do that. I have been doing my visas there for 15 + years. All agents are the same and reliable. "Lord Jim" is a character but a little annoying hearing him brag about how rich he is and how well traveled he is. But he is quite generous and helpful to many that are down on their luck. He does tend to be more generous to younger women though. Yes it costs only 50 ringit which is cheaper than getting a taxi round trip 2 times. I used to do it myself but it is actually cheaper to have someone go for you. If they don't allow agents, which they did just a few months ago. Jim and most other guest houses can arrange a car for you that will be a lot cheaper than the taxis. I see. I did actually call Jim, and he charges 600 baht or 60 RM now. I think they do still allow agent unless he might have told me about it. I am going to Penang next week, chose Penang for vacation instead of Vientiane. Non ED visa. Just worried about immigration when entering Bangkok again, as I have multiple Non ED visas but they are all Valid Visas, i.e I studied and graduated from a university here, and now trying to study Thai. Heard can get a lot of problems if have multiple Non ED visas. Hoping for the best.Thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketlive Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Any good advice what to do in Penang? Good bars, attractions, restaurants? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Any good advice what to do in Penang? Good bars, attractions, restaurants? It's not like is a secret. http://www.tourismpenang.net.my/index.php/Top-10/top-10-what-to-see-and-do-in-penang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketlive Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks for the link. Was talking about places, bars, restaurants recommended by members here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba1 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Any recent reports on visa agents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 People are still using them. Several posts about using them without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Around the corner from Chulia on Lebuh Leith, about 50 meters up on the left-hand side, there is a travel agent that acts as an agent for Thai visas. For tourist visas, the service charge is 30 RMB. I think quite a lot of the other "agents" actually channel the applications through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 any new updates for this guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilli Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 They have good service :) I love this place. www.facebook.com/StardustGuestHouse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 47 minutes ago, Tilli said: They have good service :) I love this place. www.facebook.com/StardustGuestHouse/ how long since you visited pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilli Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 31 minutes ago, eezergood said: how long since you visited pls? 6 times. Last time April 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freed1948 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Tilli said: They have good service :) I love this place. www.facebook.com/StardustGuestHouse/ Stayed there a while ago. The bloke is OK, but the sheila is a pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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