VAT is being reduced but the report in the Bangkok Post says a 0.7 local tax added. So effectively 7% remains. When VAT rises to 9%, the local tax will increase to 1%, so a total effective rate of 10%

Just got back from a day trip to Laos. I had a Tourist Visa for Thailand already. There was no comment by the immigration official other than to tell me I had 60 days. The Borsder was busy, whilst waiting to get to the desk I watched over 50 others go through immigration. One Farang was told about d...

thanks for the update bigsausage. Will come for breakfast in a couple of days.

Found this on TTR Weekly. http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2014/07/t ... rder-runs/ They have now issued a letter to all Thai Embassies and Consulates world wide confirming the clamp down on 'visa runs'

That explains a lot. Tried it recently a couple of times and had resolved not to return. However I'll let the new cook get his feet under the table and try again next week.

Any recent experience of these apartments. Going to look later in the week. Looking for somewhere in town from Early July

But don't forget your second entry must be before your visa expires.

Does anyone know what is actually happening at Nong Khai, or Nakhom Phanom. The news seems to have gone quiet but there were stories of some immigration posts not letting anyone leave the country. Be interested to know how our local guys are handling the situation.

Just arrived back from Laos at the Nakhom Phanom crossing, my third entry on vissa waiver in a row following two on tourist visa. No comments, just a stamp giving me thrity days.

Off to Laos at the weekend, I'll let you know.

It's worth checking with your pension company. I have two. One will send in GBP to my Thai Bank without any extra charge. The other will convert in London and send in Thai Baht at a charge of GBP2.50

Tesco Nong Han

Sabrosa Olive Oil 500ml reduced from 206Baht to 103Baht

Prego Pasta Sauce - Reduced from 49Baht to 15Baht

Tesco at UD Town. Carbonell Balsamic Video 49Baht reduced from 164Baht for 250ml

Leoman, although some time ago I got my Thai Driving Licence at the Nong Han office. Both the initial one year, and subsequent five year were straight forwrd requiring only International Driving Permit and Passport.

Thanks for the winfo. Looking for a male. I'd love a German Shephard, but the rest of the family want something smaller.

to replace our Shih Tzu that died a few days ago. Must be good with kids. If anyone is looking to rehome a dog, we'd be interested

Thanks for the info guys. Will let the boss decide where!

Got a new puppy and need to get him vaccinated. Any recommendations?

"Went in there today for the first time. About mid morning 3 cars in the huge car park, didn't look very promising . Inside there were rows and rows of what I would call, junk.. The sort of stuff you see vendors sitting on the floor selling . Plastic baskets, school bags, hand tools from, you know ...

If he goes into any branch of KBank and asks about car insurance they will offer him 3 choices. basic, Grade 3, which is what I got and Grade 5 which has higher coverage (250,000 coverage for damage to own vehicle) at about 7000Bht. Documentation is all Thai. If he wants to go ahead with it, they ca...