in 04 I came to Thailand on a walk in visa (30 days) and fell in BKK fractured my hip got a doctors note and they kept extending me 15 days at a time two trips a month to immigration in BKK and 1900 baht a month
this went on for 3 months no compassion from them just make me show up every two weeks and get 1900
baht a month so I am very happy for Dave they showed him some compassion BTW I was on crutches for
3 months

Irish Alan wrote:

747man wrote:

BobHelm wrote:Great news Dave. Sometimes a cloud does have a silver lining.
Can only hope that this is an indication of a rather more "Falang friendly" approach by NK. Although, to be fair to them, I do know of others who have gone & asked for advice & been treated sympathetically - but never quite this sympathetically !!

Bob,I did my back in about 6 years ago,and used a BORROWED Zimmer Frame,and I was also treated Very Well at N/K By one of The Lady Immigration Officers,firstly she helped me up the steps,Then instead of the usual 7 Days extension,She asked when I was due to return to UK,I replied in 3 weeks time,She then said I DONT think that you can travel like that,and She gave me 3 Months,And wished me well,I thanked her & left..

Al... Errrrrr, Can I borrow that Zimmer frame? A few more months would be nice!

How MUCH do I charge a Fellow Falang for Renting the Zimmer ?? I Dont know IA.BUT You can have The Bad back for "FREE " Just so long as I get shut of it !!!

It's good to hear a positive experience with Nong Khai Immigration for a change.

I'm still going over the bridge every 3 months for my business visa armed with a mountain of papers and work permit, and have been doing this for several years now. Anything beats the extortionate taxes and mountains of paperwork required by immigration to extend within the country. Also I don't have to see Mr Happy.

Maybe I could try again in Nong Khai with my leg in plaster.

lee wrote:It's good to hear a positive experience with Nong Khai Immigration for a change.

I'm still going over the bridge every 3 months for my business visa armed with a mountain of papers and work permit, and have been doing this for several years now. Anything beats the extortionate taxes and mountains of paperwork required by immigration to extend within the country. Also I don't have to see Mr Happy.

Maybe I could try again in Nong Khai with my leg in plaster.

Lee,I Think you misunderstood,The injury to my back was 100% Genuine,And I am sure Daves injury was also of the same variety,So All you need is for somebody to break YOUR Leg Oh ! by the way I Have a Zimmer Frame for RENT Let me know.......When you need it !!!

747man wrote: Lee,I Think you misunderstood,The injury to my back was 100% Genuine

No misunderstandings mate, just having a laugh.

747man wrote:Oh ! by the way I Have a Zimmer Frame for RENT

Is that a new business venture or renting your personal one? If I rent it for the day how will you get around.

lee wrote:

747man wrote: Lee,I Think you misunderstood,The injury to my back was 100% Genuine

No misunderstandings mate, just having a laugh.

747man wrote:Oh ! by the way I Have a Zimmer Frame for RENT

Is that a new business venture or renting your personal one? If I rent it for the day how will you get around.

Naaah ! I borrowed it,But it was'nt required anymore by the previous owner,AND as I am quite capable of getting around WITHOUT it at the moment,Just a thought MAYBE a new business venture ( As you suggest ) What Do yer think,Maybe a FEW Baht in it ???

d p meijer wrote:the question is ????????? is it wise to state these moves here ????? what about thai custom officers getting your messages???
i feel your moves not acceptable and publishing them not very wise.i wonder if i am the only person having this opinion.

You have totally lost me here mate!!!!! Thai customs getting my message??? i suggest you do what i doo 'keep taking the pills" ive done nothing but give nong kai a better reputation with a very compassionate move by them, which can only leave everyone with a good feeling about them!!!! So VERY Wise!!!!