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thistransient · 3 years ago

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- Finally got my second vaccine dose yesterday! I was really hoping for some incapacitating side effects that would justify cancelling all my obligations for the rest of the week, but despite a promising cold sweat and some joint pain at night, a couple ibuprofen all too easily did away with my headache and low fever this the morning. With any luck it might still get worse though! Theoretically now that I’m double vaxxed I should be able to go out and about and Do All The Things, but realistically, will I? Probably not.

- In a rare fit of decisiveness, I abandoned all schemes to prolong my stay here and concluded the simplest course of action is to leave when my student visa expires in January. Now I’m waffling on whether to renew my passport before I go (it takes 2-3 weeks but I’d need to brave Thai bureaucracy to have my visa stamp transferred, and my vaccine certificate updated) or wait til I’m back in the US (5-7 weeks of waiting if expedited, plus more waiting on top of that to try and organize a Taiwanese visa...assuming it’s an option by then. On the other hand, minimal stress before I leave, and a clean passport- I don’t really want my Thai overstay stamp from 2013 getting transferred too).

- My friends seem determined to dissuade me from being naively optimistic about meeting any of my family members. “Didn’t that...not go so well last time?” they suggest. “It’ll totally be different this time!” I declare, vaguely aware that I seem to have said this more than once before...

- A while back my tutor suggested we cut out the middle man and stop using the tutoring platform, presumably to evade whatever hassle the payment policy must have been imposing on him. However, given that NTD is not a supported currency on most money transfer sites, and I refuse to get into crypto, I now owe him for an amount of classes that will go into double digits soon, and so far he’s been blithely unconcerned about it. At this rate I will be handing him a fat stack of cash in person whenever I finally make it to Taiwan. I’ve warned him I might get killed at any moment crossing the road in Thailand and he’ll never get paid, but he remains unfazed. I’m not entirely sure what to make of this.

- Thai continues to grow on me. I find myself very impressed that I can now read and understand short paragraphs entirely in Thai script with topics such as “my life as a server in a Thai restaurant” and “vacationing in the Northern Provinces during the rainy season” without too much fuss. I’m also starting to understand the local Spotify ads. Unfortunately the weakest link in my online class departed, so I’m back to being the most clueless but it’s a burden I’m willing to bear, if only because I can still read faster than the guy who’s most advanced at speaking. I don’t think I’ll ever get beyond beginner level unless I come back and go live in a remote village or something, but it’s helped give me some direction in life, and that’s been worth it.

#there's still a chance i could change my mind if the border with cambodia opens for visa runs #maybe i should renew my passport solely to prepare for that possibility

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bangkokjacknews · 4 years ago

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Foreigners in Thailand face fines and jail as VISA AMNESTY ends

Thai Immigration are warning foreigners in Thailand to make sure their visa status is in order ahead of the end of the visa amnesty. Foreigners who have been stranded in Thailand due to COVID-19 have until 26 September to renew their visas or leave the country. Anyone found to be in Thailand on an expired visa from 27 September, normal overstay penalties will apply, Immigration has warned. As Thailand went into lockdown in March, the Thai government announced a visa amnesty for foreigners left stranded in the country. The amnesty was then extended to 26 September. While most of the foreign tourists stuck in Thailand have since returned home, Immigration have said there are still 150,000 foreigners in Thailand on tourist visas. Foreigners who overstay their permission to remain in Thailand face fines and even possible jail. They are also likely to be deported and could be blacklisted from re-entering Thailand for up to 10 years, depending on the length of time they have overstayed. Information on Thailand’s penalties for overstay can be found below. The news comes as the Phuket News reported that Phuket Immigration on Monday was “overwhelmed” with foreigners trying to extend their permission to remain in the country. And the end of the visa amnesty doesn’t just apply to tourists. Read the full article

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robertmcangusgroup · 7 years ago

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The Daily Tulip

The Daily Tulip – News From Around The World

Sunday 28th January 2018

Good Morning Gentle Reader…. Bit of a struggle this morning to get up and take my Bella for her early morning walk.. finally yesterday I gave in and went to the Doctor’s ,, the young man diagnosed “Flu” which is what we all thought it was.. but unlike me he had a white coat and a stethoscope round his neck, so his diagnosis was the right one.. Rest, Liquids, and no effort.. I told him, where do I find a job like that.. I’m married with two children …..

DRIVER CAUGHT WITH SHED BALANCED ON CAR IN NEWTON ABBOT DEVON ENGLAND…. A motorist has been caught by police driving with a shed balanced on a car roof. Devon and Cornwall Police said the car was spotted driving in Newton Abbot town centre on Saturday with the shed held in place "with a single rope and no roof rack". Sgt Olly Tayler tweeted that it "could have ended far worse than a ticket for an insecure load". The driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice. Sgt Tayler tweeted that he "didn't quite believe" what he had seen, and added: "If you're carrying a load on your vehicle please make sure it's secure."

AUSTRALIA SCHOOLGIRL LEFT IN LOCKED BUS FOR HOURS…. Australian authorities are investigating how a five-year-old girl was left locked on board a school bus for more than four hours. Alyssa Jade, five, was reported missing when she failed to return from her first day of school in Queensland. She was found about 19:00 local time on Monday (09:00 GMT) at a bus depot after a cleaner heard her "banging on the door", police said. They said she was in good health despite the scare. Bobbie Langdon wrote on Facebook that her daughter had been "petrified" during the ordeal in Logan City, 45km (27 miles) south of Brisbane. Police said the girl had fallen asleep in the back of the bus and had failed to draw the attention of the driver who drove to the depot thinking he had no remaining passengers. "She wasn't in clear view of the driver or other passengers," Detective Inspector Mark White told the BBC. He warned people to be mindful of young children at the start of a new school year… Just a thought, don’t they count them on and off?

ANGER OVER 'STINKING SEAWEED' IN EMSWORTH STREET HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND…. Piles of "stinking seaweed" from winter storms are being removed from the streets of a coastal town after residents claimed they had been left there for almost three weeks. The seaweed washed onto King Street, Emsworth from Chichester Harbour. Resident Brian Sims said it was a "disgrace" it was still there, despite him making eight calls to the council. Havant Borough Council said its contractors did not have a record of any complaints to its hotline. After being contacted by the BBC, a council spokesman said contactor Norse South East would be removing the seaweed. Contractors began work to move it on Monday afternoon. The seaweed was washed ashore along with other debris during Storm Eleanor on 2 January. Mr Sims said the smell was "very unpleasant". "I have tried moving this health and safety hazard myself, but being in my 70s found it too much," "This stinking pile still blocks our road. It's frustrating and worrying - if an emergency vehicle had to come down here, and there are a lot of elderly people living on this street, it would battle to get through," he added…. I think I would prefer to live next door to the seaweed myself….

ZIMBABWE FAMILY LEAVE BANGKOK AIRPORT AFTER THREE MONTHS…. If you've ever complained about being forced to sleep in an airport after a delay, spare a thought for one Zimbabwean family who have finally left Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport where they've lived for the past three months. The family - four children under the age of 11 and four adults - first arrived in Bangkok in May. When they tried to leave in October for Spain, they didn't have the right visas. They couldn't legally re-enter Thailand as they'd overstayed their tourist visas and had to pay a fine. But they said they could not return to Zimbabwe because they faced persecution. The family asked for assistance from the UN, saying they feared persecution in Zimbabwe after the November unrest which saw the removal of long-term leader Robert Mugabe. The UN said a the time that it was "exploring options". Thailand does not provide legal status to refugees and asylum seekers. Meanwhile, the family stayed inside the departure area, being looked after by airport staff. According to a Thai immigration bureau spokesman, they finally left Bangkok on Monday afternoon.

CHINESE STAFF PAID IN BRICKS TO TOP UP UNPAID WAGES…. Employees at a brick factory in southeast China who were collectively owed some 90,000 yuan (US $14,050; £10,080) had their unpaid wages topped up in bricks, it's reported. According to the Xinhua News Agency, some 30 factory workers in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, agreed to receive 290,000 bricks in exchange for 80,000 yuan of their owed earnings. Jiangxi Daily reports that the workers, all of whom were migrants, came from mountainous regions of Yunnan province in the southwest, and had no choice but to live "by candlelight, with wood fire heating". After their local labour department intervened with the help of the courts, the employees agreed to receive bricks from the factory in exchange for their unpaid earnings. Xinhua says that their employer, who has not been named by local media, is still trying to figure out a way to repay staff the remaining 10,000 yuan that they are owed… Well that’s the final story cemented firmly into place…

Well Gentle Reader I hope you enjoyed our look at the news from around the world this, Sunday morning… …

Our Tulips today are very colourful…..

A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Sunday 28th January 2018 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming Jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in

Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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Thailand's WARNING for law breaking foreigners

The #Thai immigration chief was taking no nonsense from law breaking foreigners damaging the image of Thailand and adversely affecting #tourism.

The media - a mouthpiece for the activities of immigration in recent months - were present at immigration HQ in Suan Phlu,Bangkok as Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced his get tough message. Though they didn't say, this appeared to be a PR event. They quoted Sompong as saying that today was just the start - his policy of ridding Thailand of thieves, pickpockets, those who have entered illegally, over stayers, various other criminals and those on international warrants would continue on and on. To show that he means what he says 15 people who had overstayed their welcome in Thailand were paraded for the cameras - they comprised 8 Somalis, three Syrians and 4 Chinese. No details were given by Naew Na about when and where they were picked up. Naew Na's story said all this was under the direct orders of PM Prayut Chan-ocha, DPM Suwit Wongsuwan, RTP chief Chakthip Chaijinda and his deputy. Big Oud said he would be going after both Thais and foreigners breaking the law. The chief's words that this was just the start seemed a little at odds with previous reports that 45,000 people had already been caught on overstay and hundreds of illegals on warrants arrested. The public were urged to go to Room 507 at Suan Phlu to report wrongdoing or call 1178. - Naew Na https://bangkokjack.com/2019/10/22/arrested-foreigners-on-overstay/ – You can follow BangkokJack on Twitter, Instagram, & Reddit. Or join the free mailing list (top right) Please help us continue to bring the REAL NEWS - PayPal Read the full article

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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The cost of overstaying your Thai visa

The Cost of Overstaying Your #Thai Visa

How can I clear my Visa overstay case Overstaying is technically illegal, but it is not a major criminal offence in Thailand. Although in some cases it can be far more serious than you would like to think. In most minor cases you pay your fine at the airport or the point of exit from Thailand. The penalty is prison if you are caught by an immigration officer and in some cases even jailed fined & deported from Thailand. However, in most cases the Immigration office in Thailand allows those who have a visa overstay to pay the fine. After that, you can go back to your normal life and stay in the country as long as you have the correct visa. How much will I pay for overstaying? That depends on the number of days you overstayed in Thailand. Because the minimum fine is 500 baht per day and the maximum is 20,000 baht if you overstayed for 40 or more days. Visitors should always contact immigration for advice on the best course of action. Thailand's Overstay Rules These rules apply to the Alien giving himself up at immigration and are as follows : Overstay more than 90 Days – 1 year ban from Thailand Present for more than 1 Year – 3 year ban from Thailand Overstay more than 3 Years – 5 year ban from Thailand Living without Visa more than 5 Years – 10 year ban from Thailand Arrested & Found To Be On Overstay - Apprehended Expired Visa less than 1 Year – 5 year ban from Thailand Overstay more than 1 Year – 10 year ban from Thailand I Have Overstayed My Visa In Thailand Respect the Immigration rules in Thailand & you will have no issues at all – expect further announcements. From 2016 stiffer penalties for anybody caught with an overstay in Thailand are to be introduced as announced in the Bangkok Post. Because new and tougher penalties for visa overstays have been approved by the Interior Ministry. They will now be considered by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Under the rules announced these include offenders who turn themselves in will be banned for 1 year if the illegal stay is over 90 days. The ban is extended to 3 years if the overstay is over 1 year, for those who cant pay the fine they will be imprisoned this is equal to 200 baht per day. Anybody arrested will be banned for 5 years if the visa overstay in Thailand is under 1 year, anything over this amount is a 10 year ban from the kingdom. Avoidance is a Better Option The best solution is to avoid getting yourself in that situation. When you enter Thailand, check the stamps on your passport before leaving the airport. Doing so will keep you away from headache and costs in the future. In many cases you exit the country & pay the fine, in some cases this can be more severe . Never overstay your visa and in ALL cases it is avoidable. It is better to respect the visas & immigration laws of the Kingdom Of Thailand. Disclaimer - this page is for information purposes only & we have absolutely no influence with any immigration matter, we are not affiliated to Thai immigration. Official Thai Immigration Forms Website One day overstay could lead to a 5 year ban from Thailand Warning about the consequences of overstaying your visa in Thailand Thailand immigration confirms new overstay rules are official – You can follow BangkokJack on Instagram, Twitter & Reddit. Or join the free mailing list (top right) Please help us continue to bring the REAL NEWS - PayPal Read the full article

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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The cost of overstaying your Thai visa

The Cost of Overstaying Your #Thai Visa

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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Brit tourist tells of Thai prison TERROR

A British #tourist jailed in #Thailand for overstaying his visa has told of his horror after a fellow inmate died in his arms from a brutal beating.

Kai Isaacs, 35, from the Isle of Wight, was locked up in a filthy room with 150 other inmates including gangsters and suspected terrorists in the notorious IDC, International Detention Centre, in Bangkok. Kai, a dad of two, told the Sunday People: “It was the worst three months of my life. "In the IDC there were 150 people in the room, sleeping on the floor 10 in a row. "It was hot, it stank, it was noisy, it was violent and scary. “There were people from 47 different countries. "There were suspected terrorists. Their own countries didn’t want them back so they had been there for years. They ran the place.

Kai Isaacs endured a filthy room with 150 inmates in Bangkok's IDC prison for three months while his overstay issue was sorted (Image: Solent News) “When this American lad, Rickey McDonald, came in they singled him out. "They didn’t like the USA much. He’d only been there for four days when he died. “They picked on him from the minute he walked in the room. They beat him and beat him and beat him. “He was bullied to the point he couldn’t get water. They gave you a three-litre bottle to fill up but the water was only on for an hour a day. If he stood up they hit him. “I ended up filling his bottle for him. There was one time I pushed them off when they attacked him. "A few of them grabbed me and I was kicked. But I was never beaten badly. “There was a bit more respect for me because I’d been in there for quite a long time, a lot longer than normal for Westerners. “But the guy died in my arms in the morning. It was suspected heart failure. It was horrible and I was still in there for weeks after it happened.”

Kai says Bangkok's International Detention Centre is controlled by long term inmates who rule with terror and violence Now Kai has given a statement to the FBI, who are investigating the death of the Kentucky man on May 21. Kai’s nightmare began after he travelled to Thailand in August last year on a one-way flight to visit his girlfriend. Before setting off he transferred £2,000 via MoneyGram to collect when he arrived. But when he tried to claim his cash he was told someone had already withdrawn it. He had a 30-day visa, as is standard for Brits travelling to Thailand, and had no money to book a flight home. Kai admits he made a mistake by going to stay with Thai friends for several months before contacting the British embassy for help in March this year.

Kai is from the Isle of Wight (Image: Solent News) He said the embassy advised him to hand myself in at the Soi 9 police station in Pattaya, warning he would be arrested. Kai said they told him he would be transferred to the IDC but should be flown home to the UK within a couple of weeks. He said: “I was kept in a cell with around 50 Thai people in a cage for five days then taken to court.” Kai was fined 4,500 baht – £115 – but couldn’t afford to pay. All his possessions, and what little money he had, went missing while he was in the police cell. He was sentenced to nine days in Pattaya Nong Pla Lai jail where he spent his time in a room with around 150 Thai gangsters and murderers before being transferred to two police stations then going to the IDC. Kai said: “It’s an inhumane place. There are guards but there is a hierarchy among the inmates. The bosses were Iranian gangsters and regularly gave severe beatings. Every moment in there was horrific. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.” Kai was finally deported in June with the help of the embassy and has now been barred from returning to Thailand for five years. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: “Our consular staff supported a British man detained in Thailand and remained in close contact with the Thai authorities.” – You can follow BangkokJack on Instagram, Twitter & Reddit. Or join the free mailing list (top right) Please help us continue to bring the REAL NEWS - PayPal Read the full article

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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Thailand's WARNING for law breaking foreigners

The #Thai immigration chief was taking no nonsense from law breaking foreigners damaging the image of Thailand and adversely affecting #tourism.

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bangkokjacknews · 5 years ago

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Thailand's WARNING for law breaking foreigners

The #Thai immigration chief was taking no nonsense from law breaking foreigners damaging the image of Thailand and adversely affecting #tourism.

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