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in Immigration offices, its a 2,000 baht fine with receipt, in some offices its a 1,000 without
miss 1 or 2,3,+++ 🙂-
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25 minutes ago, hanbla said:
This is OLD nonsense news.
Here's the original article from 2015
LOL
The Thaiger
BUSTED:
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Thais ride their bikes, drive their pickups ( towing boats) on the beach daily,
PLUS on the sidewalk, thais an farangs ride their bikes>!!!-
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totally up to you>
got a new passport in Nov, just renewed my extension end of march and i had stamps done at same time
I wont update drivers license till its due ( next feb) but will advise bank, when i get around to it-
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3 hours ago, pomchop said:
i asked at about 10 different pharmacies in thailand from big to mom and pop til i found one that sold Diazepam with no prescriptons but they were more like 50 baht each.
i have brought from 2 dif Pharmacies in Phuket, ( they were NOT fake) never paid more than 10 baht
many times then wont sell to tourists
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On 4/4/2024 at 9:25 PM, Sheryl said:
For diazepam just needs to be in labelled prescription bottle. But the limit is 30 day supply.
For para/codeine, due to the codeine, you need a narcotic import permit from the FDA . Not as hard to get as it may sound. https://permitfortraveler.fda.moph.go.th/nct_permit_main/
The quantity limit is for this is 90 day supply.
While both drugs are available in Thailand, only from a hospital as both diazepam and codeine are controlled drugs here. Doctors can be reluctant to prescribe, esp the codeine.
I suggest you bring with you a doctor's letter stating these have been prescribed and why.
every pharmacy has Diazepam ( Valium) 2, 5, 10 mgs
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a 30 baht additional fee is hardly "soaring" 5555
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13 hours ago, webfact said:
BANGKOK – In a move likely to raise eyebrows within the expat community, Thailand's Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative to combat communicable diseases: reinstating mask mandates for foreigners in major tourist areas.
Citing concerns about the potential for foreign visitors to introduce new illnesses, officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure.
"Thailand prides itself on its warm hospitality," declared a Ministry spokesperson. "However, with global travel increasing, it's imperative to safeguard public health. This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly compromise the well-being of our citizens."
The regulation will apply to popular destinations like Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Locals, with their presumed stronger resistance to regional ailments, will be exempt.
Enforcement details are still under development. However, officials suggest a potential collaboration between health inspectors and immigration officers, possibly leading to on-the-spot mask checks and educational pamphlets for new arrivals.
Expat Community Expresses Concerns
The announcement has sparked a range of reactions within the expat community. Some express understanding, citing Thailand's history of vigilance during past outbreaks. Others voice concerns about potential discrimination and the slippery slope of increasingly targeted regulations.
"While I appreciate the desire to protect public health," commented one long-term Bangkok resident, "singling out foreigners seems like an oversimplification. Viruses don't check passports."
Tourism Industry Anticipates Challenges
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement acknowledging the Ministry of Health's concerns while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors. Industry figures are privately worried about negative publicity and potential confusion among travelers.
Whether this new regulation will have a significant impact on public health or tourism numbers remains to be seen. What is certain is that Thailand, known for its sometimes labyrinthine bureaucracy, has once again sparked a lively debate on the balance between precaution and inclusivity.
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april fools!!
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note: Phnom Penh
800,000 need be in the bank day you apply at any bank , any currency
ONLY single 90 day entry
takes 4-5 business days with agentrecommended; Cina travel or Call kim
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13 hours ago, ChicagoExpat said:
Hopefully not off-topic — I heard the U.S. Embassy negotiated successfully with Immigration to no longer need any authentications for U.S. documents, either real authentications or the bogus ones you used to have to do by getting an affidavit at the Embassy promising your document is real.
they stopped issuing letters awhile back
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easier to stay long term in Cambodia than Laos an its a bit more westernized as well
1 year extension $285-300
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3 hours ago, paahlman said:
I did this a couple of months ago in phuket.. Handed over the two passports with copies of every page from both. Then it took the clerk 20 minutes to use 4 pages of my new passport to transfer all details.. Done.. And free.. I did not fill any forms.
mine, done last week , took ONLY 2 pages + 1/2 for new extension.
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got my new US passport in Nov
got my new extension via an agent 2 weeks ago at an up country immigration and at the same time had him do the stamp transfers, move my tm30 from where the extension was issued to Phuket AND the 90 day report ( i had missed the previous one )
well worth the 2,000 baht extra fee 🙂 and didn't set foot in Immigration -
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to all you that viewed his video, ( i didn't)
U just made him more$$$ so he can keep doing his s#@t elsewhere
he thanks you 🙂-
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happens all the time, personally hate it when they stamp a small stamp in the middle of a page but.....
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strange nowadays, i recall buying the Bangkok post everyday, ( and the phuket Gazette weekly) an it was available everywhere>
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turn this around to America or anywhere where the police are armed
see what happens when you try to disarm a cop, even if he is pointing it at you and yelling at you!!!!!
you dont deescalate a situation with police by disarming them!!!
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6 hours ago, Old Croc said:
A couple of things:
Phuket is an Island that attracts a massive number of tourists from all over the planet. About the same size as Singapore, it is always listed in the top 20 most visited places in the world. Pre-covid 9m visited in a year. This translates to overcrowding, clogged roads and an influx of all types of humanity, many of the worst kind. Criminals gather where the easy money is
The government's love affair, and open armed welcome, for citizens from various despotic countries means that many who come have different moral values than many Thais. Local govt incompetency in planning and implementing solutions, add to the overcrowding.
In 10 years living there I met very few born and bred Phukeians.
Most of the "locals" come from all over the country because of the available and lucrative work opportunities. Many Thais from any Province have a low tolerance for boorish behavior by visitors when the money stops flowing.
come to Kamala or go to Thalang,
90% of the thais living here were born and raised here going back generations.-
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On 3/18/2024 at 5:02 PM, superal said:
We have no video of what led up to the scuffle . However if the cop had been holding the gun and threatening to shoot them what do you expect ? Conjecture ? maybe but I would like to hear the full story . All ways two sides to a story but the NZs guys account will no doubt be ignored . What we do know is that the two NZ guys did not stop when told to and one had no licence but does that warrant a shooting ? More to this event than has been disclosed .
what happened before they were pulled over is irrelevant.
they are wrong and now must face the consequences.-
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15 hours ago, JetsetBkk said:
I have spent 20 years here and have never noticed any animosity from the locals.
Maybe it's you.
I've been here since 85>
NEVER noticed this at all
QuoteKamala - an ok area, plenty or residential expats there but not the same vibe as Rawai IMO.
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"Meanwhile, the millionaire parents of the two suspects, who are brothers, have spoken to the New Zealand press about the situation, which you can read here. In brief, they stated they were shocked by the situation, had obtained the services of a lawyer, and described the suspects as “[b]Just two kids on vacation[/b]”, stressing that both men had families and children of their own who were deeply concerned about them.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/watch-parents-of-kiwi-brothers-arrested-in-thailand-speak-as-video-shows-fight-for-control-of-cops-pistol/6CJNBFDOGFHVDB5IRKHJEICKMU/General Surachet has informed the press that he has instructed Major General Songprod Sirisukkha, the Immigration Region 6 Commander, to cancel the visas of the two New Zealand men in question and prohibit their entry into Thailand in the future. The Chalong Police Chief, Colonel Eakkarat Plaiduang, revealed that these two individuals are currently being taken to the Phuket Provincial Court today (March 18th).
The two suspects are facing charges related to robbery, assaulting or resisting an officer on duty, and driving without a valid license. Despite allegedly attempting to bribe the police to avoid further charges, their efforts were unsuccessful.
The Bangkok Post reported that the Days initially sped up before stopping, allegedly shouting at the police officer who recorded their actions on his mobile phone.
At that point, it was alleged, the New Zealand tourists attempted to block the recording in an altercation that turned physical and led to a shot being fired from the officer’s automatic pistol during a scuffle for control of the weapon.
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1 hour ago, Ironmike said:As a person that goes through that check point every other day I can say honestly that I'm sick of being targeted by the police because I'm a Farang with money,,,the thaisdrive past the same police with no helmets 6 on a bike and the coppers never stop them,, to be honest after looking at the video it looks to me that they had restrained the officer and removed his gun to clear it,, you can hear the guy say he's Trying to rob us,, which is exactly what these police do everyday here. But in any rate they had no right to do this here or anywhere else,, if a Swiss guy is getting what he's getting for kicking a Dr then God help these two morons.
since i got my Motorcycle thai license ( having only held a car license for 25 years here)
back in Feb 2023 i have not been stopped ONCE at any check point
I think it has to do with I ride a honda wave which are not rented to tourists anymore 🙂
regarding this incident:
You DONT assault a thai policeman Or any police men anywhere
i've lived here a LONG time and have ever heard of a tourist or local getting shot at a check point UNLESS they were really bad people>
so how could they be in "fear for their lives" which is what their lawyer will claim>>-
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1 hour ago, pub2022 said:
Agreed.
Though the island (nature, beaches etc) is beautiful.
Been there once, I found the most unfriendly thais of all the places I know in Thailand.
Very dangerous to ride a motorbike because they're crazier than ever. Don't do it unless you are a long timer.
Let's not talk about the taxi mafia.
Yes, agreed, better stay away.
these posts make me wonder
WHY?
you hate phuket yet you choose to look and post on a phuket thread>
you got way to much time on ur hand, need to focus on whats important in ur life,-
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ASEAN NOW to be purchased by The Thaiger?
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that sucks as the thaiger has been recently positing purer crap articles>
ah well it was nice while it lasted