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  1. On 8/23/2023 at 7:01 AM, Skipalongcassidy said:

    Worked for me and my Thai wife just last month... 

    I don't understand how this was possible, but would really like to know. Thank you for your reply to my PM, but from what you said it appears your wife got an evisa online, which even the web site you referenced says is not possible for Thai citizens. I think it would be very helpful for others going to Egypt if you could explain the details of how you did this supposedly impossible feat by posting here, so others could follow your helpful example

  2. 6 hours ago, windas said:

    Hi guys

     

    My Thai wife and I went on holiday to Egypt a few years back. Arrived at the airport, whilst in the imo queue there were agents running about to get the visa pronto for you for a nominal fee of about 400bt probably shared with IO. I can't remember if we had to pay for visa on arrival.

    Thais are required to get a visa in advance, and it cannot be done via the internet. I don't fancy trying to go to Egypt on the chance I can bribe someone in the immigration queue, even if the airline would allow you on the plane without a visa

  3. 10 hours ago, theoldgit said:


    From their disclaimer:

     

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    Thank you for this suggestion. Unfortunately, if you go through what they offer then it amounts to the unhelpful advice to contact the embassy

  4. Does anyone know of an agent who will help with a tourist visa for a Thai to visit Egypt? I want to take a trip there with a Thai companion. We have previously travelled together to many countries, including the US, the UK, New Zealand, Schengen etc., but Egypt makes it more difficult than any. The Bangkok embassy has no web site, so I cannot even get the application form or find out what the requirements are. If I were in Bangkok, I would go there in person, but we are not. This is bizarre for a country such as Egypt that really needs tourists to keep the economy afloat. I am hoping to find an agent who can help.

  5. I am flying from Chiang Mai to Europe via Bangkok on Thai. I usually avoid transiting via Bangkok for international flights, so have not made such a trip since well before Covid. I can't remember if I exit Thailand through Immigration in Chiang Mai or in Bangkok, ie. should I check in at the international or domestic terminal at CNX? I know that the procedure has also changed from time to time in the past, so I am looking for recent experience. If you have recent experience, please let me know. Thanks

  6. On 6/21/2023 at 7:16 AM, Dante99 said:

    Their price has gone up about 10% but service is still good.  

    I agree with the two posters. Best Friend Visa is very good and very reasonable in price. I have been using them for many years

     

    On 6/20/2023 at 4:50 PM, Raindancer said:

    Best friend Visa.  Big C wat Don Chan.  3000 baht and great service.  Tel 0882944459

     

    As you approach big C, turn right at first roundabout and they are on the right.

     

    Used them a couple of years ago, when immigration was not as good as today.  Now I use my online booking.

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  7. You can get a booster at Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital, which is part of the CMU complex. I went there last week to talk with them and check availability. Any morning between about 8:30 to noon, no appointment necessary, just walk in. They only have Pfizer. I believe it is free for anyone who lives in Thailand. I plan to get it next week.

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  8. Go to Rimping in Meechoke Plaza. They have quite a range of smoked salmon, ranging in price by a factor of 3 or 4. You are right that the cheap stuff is not very good---avoid it. Look for Thammachart Seafood smoked salmon---it is good. They often sell out of the good stuff, so you may have to go more than once 

  9. Reclaiming tax is comparatively easy. I go to the tax office in the city hall complex, which is sort of opposite 700 Year Stadium (your tax office may be different, depending on where in CM you live. Early in the year (March or preferably before), ask your bank for a document certifying the amount of interest and take this with you along with the bank book, your passport etc. Best to take a Thai speaker along also unless you speak good Thai. I have always found the people there very helpful. Then you can apply for a tax ID. Actually reclaiming the tax is mostly done over the internet now, but I used to go there and fill in the forms on paper. I have always received tax back in a month or so after applying.

  10. 19 hours ago, Mahseer said:

    "The restaurant provides the best quality of international cuisines such as European, Thai ,and Japanese. All dishes are served at premium standard guaranteed by two reputable chefs of Chiangmai “Chef Dan from Sipolle” and “Chef Aod from Chef's bistro”

    Thank you for this information---where did you find it? 

    The food should be good and I will definitely try the new restaurant once it is open

  11. On 9/26/2022 at 1:15 PM, VillageIdiot said:

    Wynken, Blynken, and Nod would be the obvious inspiration for those names.

    Something always gets lost in translation.

    As previously pointed out, Dan and Aod are normal Thai nicknames---Aod is quite common---not some made up names like Wynken, Blynken and Nod

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