Bountyhuntr
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The result needs to be within 72 hours of the first flight departure time. Therefor you can take the test or receive the result within that time.
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Hi all,
I'm struggling to find the following in Bangkok:
No-added sugar squash (ie https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263586180). All I have found is flavoured Nestea mixes and other things; all of the drinks I've found have added sugar.
Greek Yoghurt (0% fat is even better) - Most are "Greek Style" with added flavours and have poor nutritional content.
Cottage Cheese (0% fat is even better) - Not been able to find this, even in Villa Market, Tops etc.
Cheers guys ????
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Had problems with a male member of immigration at that crossing this year that demanded money and questioned what I was doing, might of been odd one out.
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Think ubonjoe told me you can obtain the visa-free stay back-to-back in Malaysia unlike Vietnam (so you wouldn't be sent back for that reason), but he wasn't sure Malaysia would want to keep you after being denied by Thailand so it's still not 100% guaranteed. I also vaguely remember an immigration officer from Malaysia warning me a few years ago of a UK guy being sent back to UK after being denied from Thailand.
Don't know of any countries you could be 100% safe after being sent back from a denial, hope something has some experience on that
edit: oh sorry you said denied at land border, you always can go back, no? Flying in is the only danger as far as I know.
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I also recently got denied with a VOID stamp for a Tourist Visa in HCMC a few days ago (from UK) and I had all the documentation (including hotels). However, I did have 4 previous tourist visas, just putting it out there as I'm not sure it's a good place to go now
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9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
Best to apply for a tourist visa than risk doing a a entry visa exempt.
If you have done 2 visa exempt entries at a land border crossing this year you cannot do any more until next year.
I cannot predict whether you will have any problems entering at DM or not. There is no consistency on them doing a denial of entry.
It might be worth while flying into Penang or Kuala Lumpur and then doing a land entry with a tourist visa.
Yes that's what I meant, if I got the visa here from HCMC I could go to Penang and do a land border there with the Visa or Yangon, do you think that's safer than flying direct to DM in your honest opinion? Thanks as always. I have all documentation. @ubonjoe
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What's the situation on HCMC? I have just arrived here in HCMC but haven't applied for a tourist visa just yet - planning to do that tomorrow but want an update on things first. I have been in Thailand for the last two years only going to the UK once this year for 1-2 months in which I got a tourist visa on return, and since that expired in March/April I've did two border crossings at Ranong and Myanamar. So to sum it up, I haven't left much in the last two years and before that I worked here for 2 years - might look even worse that I did.
So, should I continue to apply for a visa here at HCMC? And then fly to Penang and do a border crossing? I'm thinking there's a high risk of being denied if I got one here and flew back to DM, thoughts? @ubonjoe
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The first two replies don't answer his questions - he's asking for recent experience for obtaining a visa there not the requirements. I guess he's asking due to the recent posts and stories about Laos and denials on valid TRs.
I'm not even sure the current situation on Penang or HCM
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21 hours ago, stevenl said:
Yes, they like less and less people living here on tourist visa or visa exempt.
And yes, I also get frustrated if Thai start speaking to my wife and totally ignore me, even worse for me since I speak Thai reasonably well.
Yeah I knew I was going to have issues in the way he opened the window, didn't look happy to begin with.
I knew he spoke English but on purpose didn't want to speak to me, I was asking for my passport back by that time as I couldn't be bothered with it.
When I came back from MyanmarI had a lady just say to get the correct visa next time and if I come again she'll ask for plane ticket but her attitude was fine and spoke politely, not like the other guy. Think he wanted to show off or prove something and didn't like that I knew the official rules. He said we knew too much apparently, right piece of work.
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15 hours ago, 4evermaat said:
The boat that you can get for ฿50 will wait until it is full. Also, it may have neighboring migrant nationals onboard. So the way their boats get stopped at checkpoints is different than if a boat is 100% foreign nationals (Western tourists). They might get held at the checkpoint longer or talked down to a bit before being allowed to continue. Not all the time, but I've seen....well...... The Western tourists are usually a quick spot-check and then that boat will continue.
You need to get that $10 from a foreign national, SuperRich, etc before heading to Ranong. They are hard to find. Those that have them it will be ฿450. Again, it must be crispy new (no marks, creases, or tears). They might accept $20, $50, $100 now....not sure how the change would be. I remember one time several years ago when the new bills came out and some tourists wanted to use $20 bill (for two people) and he was denied. And then he tried to buy from one of the visa tour runners at the pier. They wouldn't accept it. So he had to pay like ฿900 (in baht) to get his $10 bills.
If you do it at Saphan Pla vs Andaman club purely for the cost savings, I think it is maximum ฿200-500 depending on if you have your own $10 bill and if you take 50 baht boat vs ฿400 baht.
Up to you. Let us know how it all works out.
I am currently doing Andaman with my Thai partner and had a lot of issues at immigration departure - After flicking through my passport for literally 5 minutes he asked what I was doing here, then started speaking to my partner in Thai and declined to speak English to me after I asked if he spoke English (ignored me) by that time I started to get frustrated and annoyed, and so was he. He also shown me a board stating requirements about flight tickets etc but I'm guessing that was only for a visa. He said tourist visa 10 times and stay here long time, finally said I can go this time - all of this wasn't said to me but my partner which ticked me off.
My background is I'm on a 30 day extension of stay from a tourist visa started in late January, before that I was in the UK for 6 weeks. Prior to that I have been here for last 1.5 years on tourist visas and 2 yearly runs so he wasn't wrong. Typing on my phone so grammar is bad but thought I would let anyone know if they think about going that they might get some issues although I think this was stated by someone else too. I won't be doing it here again that's for sure.
I probably could of handled the situation better, my attitude wasn't the best when it came to issues.
Thanks for all info guys as usual.
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On 4/16/2019 at 1:37 PM, 4evermaat said:
Two different piers in Ranong for border runs.
You are thinking of Saphan Pla to Kawthaung. The crispy new looking $10 USD (no rips, creases, or marks) + getting your own longtail boat to/from Kawthaung (I think it is ฿400-450 but they will leave right away). You must remember to make your own copies of passport or bring your own before you leave.
Ty for reply. A boat is 50b for a Thai so I would say max 100b / each way for a foreigner ???? I guess it's doable for a total of 520b (320b / for 10 dollars)
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Do Thais need to pay the $10 for the border pass as well? I don't think they do right as they can enter without a visa period.
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5 hours ago, 4evermaat said:
You should be able to go yourself. But since you must take a taxi there anyway, I recommend Kiwi Orchard right outside the Ranong Bus station. ฿950 for the andaman club + ฿300, and she will ensure you get there and back
TY for recommendation buddy. So total 1250? If I go myself it's like what, 100-150 boat each way and 10 dollars at border, around 700b right?
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Hi all,
I was going to do a border run to Myanmar or Cambodia within the next few weeks but wondered what the current situation is in South Korea for obtaining a Tourist Visa instead? If this is possible with minimal hassle then I would rather go there for a few days and travel around and get a visa to come back with. I read a forum post a while ago where someone said he was 'made to purchase a flight out'. so I am wondering if anyone knows the status or has been recently.
Many thanks.
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4 minutes ago, 4evermaat said:
In this case they will give you their equivalent of a Visa Exempt: Essentially a stamp in, and a stamp out of the country.
If you have maxed out your land border Visa Exempt entries (2 per calendar year), they may require an onwards plane ticket for the 3rd or subsequent one. My friend went with Kiwi Orchard Tour, and was able to get it arrange quickly. He was going to Laos next month anyway, so it wasn't a total loss and I think the ticket price was pretty good since the departure date was several weeks out.
I think in your case, this is your first land border Visa Exempt entry? Nothing to worry about.
BTW, what kind of Thai Visa do you have? METV, ME Non-immigrant?
Thanks for reply and further information. I had a single entry Tourist Visa, which I extended for 30 days which is about to expire. Yup will be first land border entry this year and I will not be using an agency/tour as I don't think it's required if you are already in the area?
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7 minutes ago, elviajero said:
You’re only doing a visa run. If you want to enter and travel in Myanmar you need a visa.
Well I am entering Myanmar so normally the rule applies, whether you 'travel' or not. But alright I will take your advice, thanks.
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4 minutes ago, elviajero said:
You don’t need a visa in advance. They will simply stamp you in and out of Myanmar and won’t issue an actual visa.
I'm at a UK vitizen, and on the Uk website it states I need a visa prior to travel.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burma/entry-requirements#visas
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2 minutes ago, elviajero said:
Visa runs are currently ok at that border.
Thanks! Do I have to obtain a visa for Myanmar prior to going (ie E-Visa) or can I get the visa on arrival there at the border?
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Hi all,
I am wondering what the current situation is at Ranong / Myanman border for doing a in/out visa run, is it safe to do so? I remember one point in time it was and then it wasn't, thanks all.
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Went to Vientiane Tuesday for my third back-to-back Tourist Visa, no issues or red stamps. (UK). Like others have said, might be the 4th+ entry
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2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
It is hard to predict for Vientiane. Some people have gotten a stamp for the third but I think they had a lot from other embassies and consulates.
I would say the 4th one is more risky.
Thanks as always.
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8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
Kl has improved. Before they would change the requirements from person to person. Since they posted the checklist it has gotten better.
To prove at least 20k baht for the visa it is a copy of a bank statement. They will not accept cash for proof.
Ok ty for info, 3 back-to-back Tourist Visas from Vientiane will get any red stamps / warnings or not?
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14 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
Vientiane is the only nearby location that does not ask for financial proof, accommodations and a ticket out of the country.
Savannakhet is good but you need the same proof as the others require.
Kuala Lumpur may be better than Penang now.
See this checklist. http://www.thaiembassy.org/kualalumpur/contents/images/text_editor/files/TR non list_kc (1) (3).pdf
I heard Kuala Lumpur was bad, so now it might be an option then. I can't remember but can you do 3 back-to-back tourist visas from Vientiane without an issue? I have the financial funds but rather not carry 20k around for Penang etc.
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Thanks for this - just had Laparoscopic hernia surgery done by Dr Narongsak Jongsiri at St Louis Hospital and so far no issues at all! Total price was 190k which included two nights in hospital (technically you probably only need 1 night). Very friendly doctor and would also recommend.
Samitevej quoted me up to 287k which included 10k baht pre-clearance and 5k baht home medicine (tylenol / paracetamol??). Ultrasound on both sides of groin was also over 8k here which may be normal?
I am glad I chose St Louis.