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I recently had two friends cross at Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai. One Danish one USA citizen. Both were given the 15 day visa exemption, not 30 days.
The American should have been given 30 days visa exempt entry. Something is screwed up with that.
Just got back from Savanakhet stayed there 30 mins had a beer and came back into Thailand with a 30 day extension.
The immigration had a list of all the G7 countries on the wall.
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It is common to eat rats in rural Thailand.
These rats live on rice and grains in the fields.
They are not the rats of the west who live in filth and eat garbage.
Without westerners like you poisoning them, they are a healthy source of protein for the indigenous people.
Who are you , with your preconceived western notion that they are filthy disease ridden rodents, to interfere with the indigenous life style that has worked well since long before you decided to grace these people with your "friendship
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Whatever poison you use will be far more harmful than her pet rats are!
Leave the old lady and her pet rats alone!!!
There's always one isn't there !
"indigenous life style" these rats are the size of cats and live in the cesspits and yes they do eat garbage and if that is your idea of "protein" then you should double the medication your on !
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Are you able to determine what knd of rats these are? If they are the 'Rice-field rat' (Rattus argentiventa) then they are pretty harmless and are the ones that the Thais eat. Their diet is purely vegetarian. If on the other hand they are 'sewer' type rats that eat all sorts of garbage then they should be got rid of. They can cause all sorts of diseases including lepto spirosis (rat piss disease) which can be fatal.
If you want to get rid of them have a word with local tessaban or amphur health department. Your neighbour needent necessarily know its you who complained. Failing that any hardware store will have a stock of rat poison.
If they're hanging around the house/village (I have to assume it's in a village, if he's close enough to see the rats when she feeds them every day, and from the sounds she's not a relative), then they're probably also eating from people's rubbish etc in the village.
If it's an old lady though, and she wouldn't stop feeding them herself, then due to the "village dynamics", there's probably very little you can do. Unless Thai people were also concerned about the disease etc, and thus the Pu Yai Baan, or her family, could maybe talk to her, but I don't think the Thai people will really care that much. The Thai people might if you're in an Amphur or City, but if you're in a village, or even Tambon, then your chances are probably slim.
Yes it is a small village 500 people or so and as many replies mention the Thai's don't care to much about vermin or disease "they probably immune already" so it like's like its down to the hardware store in the nearest to buy the necessary.
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Are you able to determine what knd of rats these are? If they are the 'Rice-field rat' (Rattus argentiventa) then they are pretty harmless and are the ones that the Thais eat. Their diet is purely vegetarian. If on the other hand they are 'sewer' type rats that eat all sorts of garbage then they should be got rid of. They can cause all sorts of diseases including lepto spirosis (rat piss disease) which can be fatal.
If you want to get rid of them have a word with local tessaban or amphur health department. Your neighbour needent necessarily know its you who complained. Failing that any hardware store will have a stock of rat poison.
If they're hanging around the house/village (I have to assume it's in a village, if he's close enough to see the rats when she feeds them every day, and from the sounds she's not a relative), then they're probably also eating from people's rubbish etc in the village.
If it's an old lady though, and she wouldn't stop feeding them herself, then due to the "village dynamics", there's probably very little you can do. Unless Thai people were also concerned about the disease etc, and thus the Pu Yai Baan, or her family, could maybe talk to her, but I don't think the Thai people will really care that much. The Thai people might if you're in an Amphur or City, but if you're in a village, or even Tambon, then your chances are probably slim.
Yes it is a small village 500 people or so and as many replies mention the Thai's don't care to much about vermin or disease "they probably immune already" so it like's like its down to the hardware store in the nearest to buy the necessary.
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I would appreciate any advice on this rather delicate subject.
I have an old lady who purposely feeds the rats next door to my house. They gather round where she throws out old food etc. and it's becoming a real problem.
I have along with my wife tried to explain the disease issue's with her but she considers them as "her pets" so I really need to kill them off without offending her.
Anyone know of a product type poison I can buy to rid them once and for all?
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He will have to keep working as every single one of his relatives have given up work.
In fact all his relatives, all his village and the next 7 villages have given up work too.
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Looks like Udon wins guys Thanks for all your advice saved me a lot of time and money!
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Cos I'm only here for another 30 days.
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I recently had two friends cross at Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai. One Danish one USA citizen. Both were given the 15 day visa exemption, not 30 days.
The member states of the G7 are the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Japan and Germany. They are collectively known as the "Group of Seven,"
Explains why the Dane didn't get 30 days no reason why the American didn't though...maybe he did not remind them of his entitlement?
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You don't need to stay in Laos for more time than it takes to leave Thailand cross into Laos and turn around and come back in. You will have to purchase a VOA to enter Laos, $35 (depending on what country you are from). The crackdown is on "back to back" visa exempt entries", more than one in a row might/will be questioned.
Thanks for that info. I entered Thailand on a 90 day "O" visa based on married to a Thai national so I have no back to back entries.
Only reason why I am thinking of a border run is because my wife works and cannot get time off to visit the local immigration office.
You entered on a 90 day non-O and you want to stay for how long ?
You know an extension is 60 days, and your wife MAY only have to be present when you submit your application.
I extended mine twice, once the missus stood their for 30 seconds while I submitted my documents, didn't say a word, she said "what a waste of time", then went back to work. When the passport came back the IO asked where my wife was .. I said gone to toilet and he gave me the passport.
The next time, I went one day, they refused to give me an extension as I had one before, I left. Went back the next day and they granted me 30 days without her even being there.
I would say, if you live in the provinces - just try applying for an extension on your own rather than taking a trip. 1900b for 30 days is cheaper than going to Laos to get 30 days exemption.
You might end up with a full extension.
Yes I agree it's worth a try going on my own asking for a 30 day extension at the local immigration office. Worst comes to worst I'll do a border run.
Thanks for the info.
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Give Buriram a swerve....its a dive with no nightlife of any consequence. Trying to pull is nigh on impossible. Go to Udon...at least you can get a bit.
I see, you couldn't get laid in Buriram with a pocket full of B1000 notes.
Probably hoping for a freebie after a bowl of street noodles.
Nearly choked on my cornflakes then fell off the chair laughing after reading this quote lol !!!!
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You don't need to stay in Laos for more time than it takes to leave Thailand cross into Laos and turn around and come back in. You will have to purchase a VOA to enter Laos, $35 (depending on what country you are from). The crackdown is on "back to back" visa exempt entries", more than one in a row might/will be questioned.
Thanks for that info. I entered Thailand on a 90 day "O" visa based on married to a Thai national so I have no back to back entries.
Only reason why I am thinking of a border run is because my wife works and cannot get time off to visit the local immigration office.
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Been a while since I have visited Burriram, so can't comment on how their nightlife might have improved, but if it is the girl factor that is high on your list---then--IMO-- its Udon, you have the "Young---& not so young" Lao girls who can not get into some of the nightclubs coming over to stand on a certain street corner---bit like doing a mini walk down Pattaya beach.
PS There is a good (Guest friendly ) hotel with free Wi-Fi -Cable TV..in the middle of town for about 380 baht.
I don't know if i can put a link here, so have PM it to you.
Certain street corner? Please tell me where this might be cos' knowing my luck I'll never find it !
Thanks for all your info much appreciated.
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I just renewed my five year in Phen (near udon thani ) no problem took about 10 minuets
Just renewed mine in Mukdahan. So laid back no test no exam and 610 baht fee for 5 yr. ... would not even take a "tip" (must have be camera's somewhere watching them) lol
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Got a few days off for "walk about" is Burriram or Udon Thani the best bet for girls and night life?
Never been to both so any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Come out of the station turn right and walk down 200 yards to Soi 80, half way down there on the right is a bike rental shop
Or get a Motorbike Taxi outside the station and ask them to take you to a rental shop, tell them to head to Burger King, 200 yards away, plenty of booths renting bikes near there
I agree the area round the burger king is the best for choice..starting 100 baht a day depending what your requirements are.
Take a couple of mobile shots of any visible damage to the bike before you leave...saves a lot of problems later!
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As a very long term resident of HH the simple answer is there aren't any. Pretty much all the beaches have been ruined by the thoughtless acts of Thais.
That's a pretty harsh comment.
The beaches mentioned in the replies are stunning compared to a lot of the coastlines of eastern Thailand.
You should venture out more.
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The quote of 2500 baht for I assume 4 people is a pretty good quote considering it's going to take around 4 hours (traffic jams etc. in Bkk) So it's a fairly new car and the driver seems ok - go for it...your only going to save max 200-300 baht by shopping around why waste your time ....Go enjoy your holiday!
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Is it possible if you are a passport holder from one of the G7 countries to get a 30 day visa without having to stay overnight on a border run?
I intend to go to Laos and return the same day and wondered if any ne has done this recently and what is required.
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I think you have to get them in your own country , they are called International Driving Permits , and they run in conjunction with your home country driving license.
I think I am right in saying that they are a translation document , explaining to your host in their language that you have a valid driving license.
I could be wrong and if i am no doubt somebody will be along to tell me so.
The IDP (International drivers permit) can be obtained through associations such as the AA or RAC in the UK by post and sent to your address in Thailand. There are online companies that do this for you at a minimal fee.
Depends which country you are from?
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The reason why the single entry Non-O was issued will determine what your options are.
If you are married to a Thai or have Thai children, your name on the birth certificate, you can apply for a 60 day extension for "visiting your Thai family".
If the Non-O was issued to "explore retirement options", then you can only get a 7 day extension . Both extensions cost 1900 baht. If you are married to a Thai you have to take your wife, a copy of hre ID card and housebook.
If you cannot apply for a 60 day extension to visit your Thai family, then your best option would be to do a border run and get a 30 day visa exempt entry when you reenter. You will have to enter a neighboring country and the visa costs differ: Cambodia, $30, Laos, $35, Myanmar, 500 baht, Malaysia, free.
Someone suggested calling your Embassy, that would be a total waste of time as they have no idea of what the visa and extension requirments are. The Thai Embassies don't even know!
Is it possible to get a 30 day visa by crossing into Laos and returning the same day (I am trying to avoid an overnight stay there) believe it's something to do with the G7 countries but can't find the thread relating to that topic.
Bye the way I am from the UK.
Thanks guys in advance the info given is so helpful
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Tuk Tuk from the bus station the consulate 60 baht? That must have been 60 baht each for 4 of you at least...last time I went there the minimum they all wanted was 100 baht and that was 2 years ago.
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do a border run
It amazes me that so many farangs rely on expats to do their homework for them instead of calling their embassies. Well intended advise does not assure a good end result when it comes to visas, but this seems to be the biggest topic, by far, which is addressed in this foium. In the end, I think personal responsibility in finding out what is required is the only way to get the very best answer instead of relying on a stranger and not knowing if they are correct in their advise.
So in your opinion all the expats on this website have no experience of visa requirements and their valuable advice is irrelevant.
Please tell me then why thousands of people who have taken their "irrelevant advice" have saved time and a great deal of expense from their experience of similar circumstances...bye the way it's not "homework" its advice!
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Get an extension.
Can I get an extension at the local immigration office or do I have to leave the country?
'British gang' in Udon Thani beats up Frenchmen
in Isaan
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It forgot to mention they were falses lol... plus a good Brit bashing from what I have witnessed would be photos from hospital beds !