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Yes. Shaving razors with plastic handles. NOT straight razors.

If you or the anyone else is worried about that you still have 2 other options. Check the bag or buy shaving razors after arrival....

What? For an 8 day trip all I need is a backpack. Pack 4 pairs of shorts, 8 shirts (t-shirts, polos, whatever you like), 8 pairs of underwear, and wear 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes (bring some...

I'm sure you know to bring some cash. Of course it depends on how much you feel comfortable carrying / plus safety issue using the room safes, etc. Everyone has different opinions on this. In regards...

Check the Consulate for your home country. Easy to read and stay times are listed along with costs for visas. FYI, you can not get a 60 day extension. Only 30 day extensions for 1900 baht.

You should be fine with just a layover. I know in Tokyo you go through a quick security screening again when going to the connections area. This is for your carry-on bag, laptop, etc.

Just carry...

Never seen that or heard of it either. Who did they stop? Someone you know? Or was it just random people?

I arrived, no issues.

In any case, I usually carry some home currency when I come. It's...

That's messed up. That fuckin' asshole. As if he doesn't fuck around too.

But was the girl still drunk in the afternoon? I ask because she said you were a handsome man. LOL.

Not at all. I made it VERY clear that we will go to a bar to drink together. I specifically told her I can come there with my bike, pick her up and take her to a bar. She wanted to go there to see /...

You and I are here for an extended period of time. So we have a different perspective than most. However, for me, I am always on the look out for 'regular girls' when I am out and about. I have the...

What you said, and them trying to spend a guy's money without asking.

That's messed up. Her loss!

I had a wechat girl coming to see me in Pattaya from 40 minutes away. We had sent messages over...

Can be done online also.

With the Schwab account, login to your account. Make sure you are on the SUMMARY page. On the middle right side of the page there are additional options, one of those is a...

It's not about complaining smart alex. It's gathering facts and sharing current information for Thailand specifically.

IT's not generally understood like that as you mentioned. That describes one entry. One entry would be a single entry visa (like a regular tourist visa). A Retirement Visa should be just that, an...

Good info LF. Much appreciated.

I also did some checking on-line. Once you get the retirement visa, if you do decide to leave for a side trip and return, you will need a re-entry or the multiple...

Your retirement visa doesn't remain good for the whole year if you leave? I mean, once you get the visa, you can't simply leave and re-enter during that year (without some sort of re-entry)?

How...

The beer garden in Bangkok has a lot of older ladies. You may find that some are decent enough for a ST run but others are well past their best days. OTOH you can also find some young ones since it...

Since you are flying into BKK on Fri, you might as well do 2 or 3 days there, then check out Pattaya. Once you have seen both, you can decide which one you like better for the end of the trip. Either...

Second phone is a great idea too. Just have to hide that little fucker when you go back (and hope she doesn't find it). But the guy worried about the phone thing has more to be concerned about. I...

You could use one app like facebook messenger for communication with regular friends and only use what's app (or line) when you are actually in Thailand. Then when you go home, deactivate whatsapp...

I would imagine that the ATM exchange rates would indeed be pretty close. I never took it that far. I basically wanted to find another ATM branch that would allow me to take a total of 30 K, which is...

Thats good info. In Pattaya the most I can get from the machines is 30,000. One day I checked 6-7 different ATMs to see how much I can get. Only TMB let me take 30 k (won't allow more). If I can get...

I find the best overall value is at the exchange places. I have been here for many months and I noticed that in addition to the ATM fee of 150-180 baht, the exchange rate is lower at the machines. So...

I figured you would go with the double. ;) I will keep a some of them warm for you. Safe Travels.

Thanks.

When you go, it has to be in the morning 9 am - 1200 noon. Pick up the next day in the afternoon. Also plenty of parking in that area. Do a drive by and you might get lucky and find...

I currently have a double entry visa. I went to get my visa extension 2 days ago. Since I was at the immigration office already, I took time to ask about the multiple entry visas (at the 'long stay'...