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by RegularGuy
Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Shipping a recliner chair across Thailand
Replies: 0
Views: 409

Shipping a recliner chair across Thailand

I have a Lazyboy recliner at my home in Hua Hin that I would like to ship to Mukdahan which is about 900km away. The chair back does detach from the seat to form two pieces. I am trying to see if it cost effective to ship the chair or leave it in Hua Hin. Does anyone know a shipper in Hua Hin that I...
by RegularGuy
Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Covid19 - updates on immigration and visa extensions
Replies: 377
Views: 35433

Re: Covid19 - updates on immigration and visa extensions

I am getting ready to get my paperwork in order to do a marriage extension. Can I get the 2 required passport photos taken at the immigration office or close by? Also, regarding the pictures of my wife and I at the house, where could I transfer the pictures on my phone camera to get color copies pri...
by RegularGuy
Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Seeking Hua Hin immigration agent
Replies: 1
Views: 453

Seeking Hua Hin immigration agent

I am currently going through a major medical issue at this time that requires multiple hospital trips to Bangkok. I am also getting ready to switch from a retirement extension to marriage extension. So, I looking for an immigration agent in Hua Hin that can help me through the process so I can focus...
by RegularGuy
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Seasonal influenza vaccination in Hua Hin?
Replies: 15
Views: 1134

Re: Seasonal influenza vaccination in Hua Hin?

Regarding the northern hemisphere flu vaccine, does anyone know where in Hua Hin that I could get northern flu vaccine? I plan on traveling in October so I would like to get it here before I go.
by RegularGuy
Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:48 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Where to buy Air Purifiers in Hua Hin
Replies: 3
Views: 295

Where to buy Air Purifiers in Hua Hin

I would like to purchase a good quality air purifier that will will work for a room up to 30 sq meters. With all the bad air we have had here since mid December I have developed a dry ticklish throat that makes me cough, especially at night. I already have pollen allergies and this air pollution is ...
by RegularGuy
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 43760

Re: Thai Driving Licence 2019

My biggest concern about driving with an expired license is that if I get into an accident. My understanding is that my insurance may not cover me for damages because my license is not active.
Also, getting ticketed by the the police would be another issue.
by RegularGuy
Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 43760

Re: Thai Driving Licence 2019

How many days/months early can I renew my Thai drivers license? I currently have a two year auto license and will be looking to get my 5 year license. I will be out of country and was looking to renew as early as possible before I go. I read somewhere that I could renew 3 months before expiration da...
by RegularGuy
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Switching OA retirement extension to OA marriage extension
Replies: 0
Views: 256

Switching OA retirement extension to OA marriage extension

I am currently on a OA retirement extension and just recently got married. At my next renewal, I would like to switch to an OA extension based on Marriage. My question is based on the new OA insurance requirements for retirement extensions and if the Hua Hin immigration is forcing OA marriage extens...
by RegularGuy
Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Gastroenterologist in Hua Hin
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Gastroenterologist in Hua Hin

Thanks for the recommendation. I have had 3 colonoscopies done in my lifetime all in the US. In all cases they used Propofol given via IV to put me under. Worked great and you come out of it relatively quickly after the procedure. I hope they would use that method here in Thailand. I would certainly...
by RegularGuy
Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Gastroenterologist in Hua Hin
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Gastroenterologist in Hua Hin

Can anyone recommend an experienced Gastroenterologist in Hua Hin and what hospital they practice at?

Thanks in advance
by RegularGuy
Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Asking immigration about marriage visa requirements
Replies: 73
Views: 5923

Re: Asking immigration about marriage visa requirements

Thanks for the responses regarding the ability and costs to the additional time to convert the extension. My only other would be be to leave the country on my last day of my current extension and submit for an O visa at the Thai embassy. That gets me 90 days and then I would still have to submit an ...
by RegularGuy
Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Asking immigration about marriage visa requirements
Replies: 73
Views: 5923

Re: Asking immigration about marriage visa requirements

I am going to switch from a retirement extension to extension based on marriage when my current extension is expiring. My question is what happens if I can not be in Hua Hin 30 days prior to expiration. I will be out of province until about two weeks before expiration date. My understanding is that ...
by RegularGuy
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Health insurance now mandatory for long-stay foreigners
Replies: 252
Views: 18315

Re: Health insurance now mandatory for long-stay foreigners

I am currently on a Retirement extension based originally on an OA retirement visa. Has anyone here with this status gone to Hua Hin immigration to get a extension renewal since 31 October 2019?
Did they require the medical insurance to get the next extension?
by RegularGuy
Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Coin Counting Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 2758

Coin Counting Machines

Our little one has a piggy bank that is getting full. We are looking for a local bank that has a coin counting machine. Does anyone know of a local bank or business that has this capability?

Thanks in advance
by RegularGuy
Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Good GP in Hua Hin area
Replies: 25
Views: 4688

Re: Good GP in Hua Hin area

Since Dr Saran is no longer providing care at his medical clinic does anyone have a recommendation for another General Practice doctor at a medical clinic in Hua Hin?
I am trying to avoid having to go to a hospital for routine preventative care.