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lorddaverichards

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In Topic: 3 Days In Hong Kong

2011-10-03 09:50:31

Hi thanks for the info the hotel you stayed in Macau was it far from the ferry terminal ? do u know roughly how much a taxi was ? and also to the airport ? how much a taxi ? also as only there one day we intend to arrive around 11am leave our bags and then just have a look around macau - is it easy to get to the main centre sites from the hotel and in the evening again plan to just walk around maybe have a amder into one or two casinos ? how far walking bus taxi much appreciated thank you in advance
dave

theoldgit, on 2011-10-01 09:44:24, said:

We have just come back from a similar trip save that we flew in and out of Macau, and took a day trip to Hong Kong, basically because we wanted to take cable car to Po Lin Monastery, we enjoyed our day there very much. We actually purchased a one day tourist ticket in Hong Kong, but as others have said an Octopus Card gives you more flexibility and you can get your deposit back.

Enjoyed Macau very much though whilst you are not going to get a lot of time there it is pretty small. Where are you thinking of staying, the Casino hotels are massive and very smokey, we stayed at a government hotel that is actually a training centre for new hotel managers it was brilliant http://www.ift.edu.m...a/eng/index.htm we were there for four nights last week, I suppose for one night your accomodation is not too important, the benefit of casino hotels is that they have free shuttles to and fro the ferry terminal and the airport.

Wine in Macau is far cheaper than Thailand, it's just a pity you are only allowed to bring one litre into Thailand.

In Topic: 3 Days In Hong Kong

2011-09-30 11:59:59

Thanks for this - just checked Oct good time to go clear skies so yes early morning visit up the peak

koknia, on 2011-09-30 11:33:49, said:

I split my time between HK and BKK. Not so many ideas on tourist stuff but a couple of points.
The Peak is really nice early in the morning, before the busloads of mainland tourists descend, following around their flag waving guides. It's still a great view in the evening as well,but the tram is crowded and there can be a wait.
Easy and cheap to get to anywhere in HK on transit. Octopus is worth it if you plan to move around. Trams are great at HK$2/ride. (8 baht)
There are hundreds of clubs, it just depends what you are into.

In Topic: Taxi From The Airport To Patong

2011-07-22 18:23:38

Last month i travelled to Phuket with my thai GF amd when we came out of the airport we were hounded by taxi hawkers and a police man came along and said to my GF go to the booth at the side of the airport and cheaper - which we did and to patong was 450 baht - it wasant the best car but it was ok the driver was pleasant and didnt drive like a rally driver and dont have to pay any additonal fees so thought was OK
just go out of airport and turn right and walk along for about 5min

In Topic: Fecking Hull - Best Way To Stay In Thailand Now?

2011-07-21 10:58:33

cardholder, on 2011-05-13 23:54:53, said:

scotinsiam, on 2011-03-13 07:59:12, said:

Has anyone got any recent experiences getting a 1 year multiple entry non immigrant "O" from Hull / Birmingham? In the past I also used the visiting friends excuse - I do own a condo here now so have the deeds available but no wife ! thankfully.

I just got mine from Hull using over 50 and showing £900 p.m. income.

(one of the few benefits of getting old !)

Am returning to the UK in a month or so and want to gget a new O visa - my previous one was used to visit friends and GF - i am over 50 and fortunate to have an incom eof over 900 pounds a month what did you have to present ? original bank statements? or printed copies and how far back ?

Many thanks dave

In Topic: Immigration

2011-07-18 09:22:38

Thanks for this - do i read this correctly ? If i apply for an O visa am over 50 and can show bank statements with an income greater than 900 pound a month ( past 3 months ? ) into my UK account then can be issued with a Multiple entry O visa for 1 year
Many thanks Dave

Category "O"
    Married to a Thai national
    Evidence required: Copy of marriage certificate (in English).
    or
    Visiting family working/living in Thailand
    Evidence required: Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship plus letter from relative confirming
    they are in Thailand together with copy of valid entry visa in their passport or copy of valid work permit..
    or
    Volunteer work
    Evidence required: Suitable letter from recognised charity.
    or
    Visiting Thailand as Pensioner
    Evidence required: Copy of bank statement showing receipt of pension.
    or
    Visiting Thailand as retired person aged 50 years and over
    Evidence required: Copy of bank statement showing income of minimum £900.00 per month.
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