[Advice request on where and how to get a TIN, Chiang Rai area]

5 hours ago, localexpat said:

My overseas bank just sent me a letter advising me they need me to supply a TIN for Thailand, it is an international requirement.

 

so far my banks have accepted a declaration that no TIN is needed.

"not required to be registered for tax in Thailand".  

[TV Chaos UK login problem?]

Anyone having login problems with this website?  Can't login.  When I refreshed the torrents page it logged me out.

 

I've tried contacting support & they can't see any problem with my account.  I've tried both my pc & phone using different connections.

[Do immigration police make it up as the go along.....]

2 minutes ago, NONG CHOK said:

After obtaining my first Thai drivers license 22 years ago and renewing it 4 times since I've now been informed that I need a certificate of residence. I still have the same address. I've never had a certificate of residence before, that's why I'm rather bewildered.

 

One time i renewed my DL, they asked for C of R.  Immigration asked for proof of address, so i showed my DL.  Freaking redtape...

[Do immigration police make it up as the go along.....]

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Cheers...wife has been to the Amphur....we need my passport validating in BKK, then it has have an MFA translation......I really am not fussed about doing this.....not sure why she has a bee in her bonnet about it.

 

Yep, I gave up when they told us what was needed.

[Do immigration police make it up as the go along.....]

Best to visit the local office that issues house books & asking what they require for issuing a yellow book.

[Chiang Mai Immigration Q & A - Info and reports. (2020)]

14 minutes ago, stament said:

Renewed my one-year visa yesterday. Now they require photos from two different angles outside your home - not sure why. So, we had to go home and take more photos but the lady was very nice and said she would process it provided we dropped the photos off later which we did. She could have easily said come back and wait in line again - a refreshing change. We arrived at 0715 and were 5th in the queue and finished around 1045.

 

Go back on May 17th.

 

Also, she told us not to sign original documents like the bank statement/certificate and the proof of marriage certificate - only required on copies apparently.

 

 

I normally do one outside the gate & one in the garden with house in both shots.  Do you think that would that satisfy their "2 angles"?

[No longer able to book appointment for marriage extension]

21 minutes ago, Bill97 said:

Yes some.

 

Marriage?

[Two British Nationals Arrested for Illegally Working at Nightclub in Krabi]

8 hours ago, Henryford said:

 

Why is it sad? They were breaking the law. The scum need to be deported.

 

Scum?

[Thai doctor in Swiss expat case says she has ‘stress’]

Shouldn't have sat on the steps 😉

[No longer able to book appointment for marriage extension]

3 minutes ago, narkeddiver said:

If your docs were not ok (ie form not filled in) you had to step out of the queue to fill it in and wait to get your number.

 

Do they have a photocopier?

[Air Pollution Affects Chiang Mai’s Hotel Bookings]

Great news!  Hit them in the wallet 🙂

[No longer able to book appointment for marriage extension]

1 minute ago, narkeddiver said:

As of this morning Central Festival Immigration says are-entry permits are open 09:00 to 11:30.
 

This is at the entrance - on the re-entry desk is says 09:00 to 12:00 - I would go with what is said at the entrance to be on the safe side

 

Can you go straight to the re-entry desk, or do you have to join the queue with everyone seeking all other services?

[Chiang Mai Air today]

Yesterday, CM governor was begging them to stop burning!

[Mae Hong Son village assistant assaults wildlife officer]

When did MHS move to Isaan?

[Mae Hong Son village assistant assaults wildlife officer]

Jail, key, throw away 😉

[Visa-Free Policy Expected to Triple Chinese Arrivals in Thailand]

5 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

In a few months we will read that many Chinese are working illegal here and will be deported..

Only those kung fu kicking Thai women 😉

[Suvarnabhumi Immigration Adjusts Procedures to Accommodate Foreign Visitors During Summer]

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

Summer has already started in Thailand. Summer is March, April & May. Rainy season is from June to October/November.

Who on earth comes in March, April, May?  Too hot, too polluted.   Rainy season & cool season are the best 🙂

[Bicycle Shop Wanted]

Try Decathlon.  Look online first.

 

Wherever you go, don't let them sell you one that's too small.

 

 

[2 Dead, Many Injured In Tour Bus Accident]

2 hours ago, foxboy said:

43 injured "crying for help", with two dead already, and people still wanting to jump on here and say something 'funny'.. What is wrong with you people??

 

It's gallows humour.

[Kiwi Brothers Slapped With 5 Charges For Assaulting Policeman]

3 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

 The bike renter was fined 2,000 baht for not checking for license. That's the official fine rate.

 

Do they have to pay this fine EVERY time a tourist gets busted for not having a license?

[Srettha will not declare Chiang Mai a disaster zone to protect tourism]

2 minutes ago, Xonax said:

So what about just declaring "disaster zone" without using the word "natural"?

 

It's not a natural disaster, it's 100% man-made!

[Srettha will not declare Chiang Mai a disaster zone to protect tourism]

8 minutes ago, Airwolf said:

The Thai people are also accountable here, if they actually grew a backbone and actually protested this, then, maybe something will be done... but every year, they just bend over and take it, bar the odd protest with a dozen or so locals at Tha Pae Gate. 

 

There seems to be a lot more complaints on local Facebook pages about the pollution, so at least the locals are aware of the problem.   The problem is that those same people complaining will be buying the special mushrooms once they appear at the markets!

[Thai PM Spearheads ‘IGNITE THAILAND’S TOURISM’ Meeting, Aims for Global Tourism Boost]

30 minutes ago, webfact said:

“IGNITE THAILAND’S TOURISM”

 

That'll encourage more arson in the forests 😉

[Visa Extension by Marriage - No Longer Online Appointments - Chiang Mai]

Perhaps the visa agents complained 😉

[Visa Extension by Marriage - No Longer Online Appointments - Chiang Mai]

Someone else pointed this out a couple of months ago, so it's not a temporary glitch.

 

I, also, don't recall appointments for retirement requiring 1.5 hours.