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  1. Bear

    Retirement Visa

    Went to Kap Choeng yesterday to renew my annual Non Imm-Retirement visa. It only took about 30 minutes. I presented the application, letter of income from Embassy and copies of the pages in my passport. The new requirement to prove that you had the funds of monthly earningfs stated in the...
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    Terrific pastries and coffee.

    Yesterday, was my daughter's birthday. I bought her a fantastic Strawberry Cream Cake from a terrific little place. The cake was large, fluffy with very good vanilla frosting and covered with fresh strawberry topping and fresh strawberries. It almost tasted like a strawberry short-cake...
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    Non-Imm O (Retirement) Visa

    Yesterday, I went to Kap Choeng Immigration to obtain my annual Non-Imm O visa, along with multiple-entry permit and a Certificate of Residence (driver's license renewal) I must report that it was a very easy and fairly enjoyable experience. Arrived at opening time (0830) and was the third in...
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    Starbeam open for Super Bowl?

    Hello Mr. Cent. Will Starbeam be showing the Super Bowl next week? Some folks might like to stop by to watch that morning. See ya later.
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    E Visas to Cambodia

    I just returned from visit with friends in Bkk & Pattaya. While there, I learned of the new E- Visa, if you are planning on going to Phnom Penh of some other locations. I will be flying to Phnom Penh next month, so the timing in finding out about this new service is just right. As you may...
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    Japanese Restaurant now moved within Surin

    Took the family to the excellent Japanese Restaurant, yesterday. To our dismay, the Restaurant was closed and cleaned-out. However, they left a note on the door that they had moved locations. "Haka Sou" (sp?) Japanese Restaurant had moved and to a great location and facility. They are now...
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    Certificates of Residence, Yellow Book & Driver's license

    I am going to try to obtain my Cert. of Residence, Driver's License and Yellow Book next week. As this is now February 2012, thought it might be of interest to know the latest requirements at Imm. Korat and Amphur Surin. This could be helpful to many and all in one location on the threads: 1...
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    New Hotel-Wild Orchid

    I was recently given the attached business card about a new hotel. I was told it was about 450-500 Thb. Has anyone tried this hotel and have a report on it? The website gives more details.
  9. Bear

    Visit to Ryan's Resort

    Yesterday, my wife and I drove down to Chong Chom to provide my 90 day address notification. It took exactly 3 minutes and we were done and on our way back to Surin. On the way, we decided to stop at Ryan's and say happy belated birthday. What a nice afternoon we had. My wife wanted to try the...
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    Green mango

    Yesterday, was priviledged to attend the opening of a new restaurant in town, the Green Mango. Hosted by David Thompson and his wife Sue, the drinks were flowing and food abundant. Their hospitality was truly appreciated & enjoyed by all joining in on the festivities. There was a very good...
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    Re-entry permits at Suvanabhumi Airport

    I just returned from a trip overseas and can report that the ability to obtain a re-entry permit is, indeed, working at the Suvanabhumi Airport. If you have an annual visa and no re-entry permit and plan to depart from Bangkok by air, it is very simple to obtain one at the airport. The...
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    Big Jam Session/Party at Starbeam's

    Last night Mike at Starbeam had a lot of his friends come over and sing, play, drink and enjoy. At one point, he had 10 performers playing their instruments, singing and having a great time. I must say that the "artistes" were a bit of a scruffy lot (as you will see in the photos) but did a...
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    New Italian/Swiss Restaurant to open

    While enjoying a brew or two at Farang Connection, Thursday, met a very nice Swiss gent and his wife. They have just about completed building their new restaurant. The restaurant will specialize in Italian Food while serving Swiss and French food, also. Some who were at the FC and had tried his...
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    90 Day report new announcement from Bangkok Immigration

    Hi all, Thought you might find this of interest. The attached document has been provided by Immigration HQ in Bangkok. You may find it of use for future. Cheers & Beers, Bear
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