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thetefldon

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In Topic: Cm Zoo

2011-07-31 13:10:02

JeffreyMcCollum, on 2011-07-31 12:31:59, said:

what does a day at the Zoo cost ?

I have my Thai ID card and Thai wife and daughter

To go, eat or snake there, the train, pandas and more
Any help

Entrance cost me 100 Baht + 20 Baht for bus, which you can get on and off where you like. This also got me into the Panda enclosure but I had to pay extra for other attractions, I think the aquarium(quite good) was 250 Baht Thai price. Snacks are reasonable prices and the snakes are free :jap:

In Topic: Cm Zoo

2011-07-31 12:27:34

Was there earlier this month. Food stalls at various different locations throughout zoo. Also if you walk 100 meters down the road to Doi Suthep(towards CM) there is a food centre of sorts back off the road near the park.

BTW I got Thai price for entry with my Thai drivers licence. Pricing at entrance kiosk is confusing to say the least since you pay an entrance fee plus add ons for certain "attractions" as well as the shuttle bus that takes you round. Apart from Pandas was disappointed and have to say that the state of some of the animals left a lot to be desired. Dirty cages signs of stress etc.

In Topic: Re-Entry Permit

2011-06-15 14:12:53

Did the same last week at Hua Hin and just left the sections you refer to blank. No problem from the IO and he didn't amend the form.

In Topic: Uk Pension Forecast

2011-06-14 12:19:40

Just received mine, downloaded the forms and sent it by snail mail. Got the forecast back after about three weeks. However the paperwork indicated I should ring them, which I did, big mistake, the number is a premium rate number and on the two occasions I rang I spent 20 mins listening to canned music before getting through, only to be told to ring back later in the year nearer the date my pension is due. Rule Britannia!

Aside from phoning useful info nonetheless.

In Topic: Thai Immigration Tightens Requirements For Retirement Visa Extensions

2011-06-14 12:09:26

doctormann, on 2011-06-14 10:11:26, said:

I've just received my income certification letter from the UK Honorary Consulate in Jompthien, as I have for the last several years. I provided them with the normal evidence of income which, in my case, derives from an occupational pension and also from the UK State Pension.  No problem but I notice a subtle, or maybe not so subtle, change in the wording of the letter.

In previous years the wording was, 'Mr. X has shown evidence that he is in receipt of income worth £n on a regular monthly basis.'   This year, the wording is, 'Mr. X has stated that he receives a monthly pension of £n.'  This sounds a bit like the US / Australia situation.

I suspect from this that Immigration may want to see some additional proof of income.  Again, no problem as I have bank statements and can, anyway, provide Immigration with the same evidence that I provided to the Consulate.  I guess that I'll find out next week when I front up to get the annual retirement extension.

DM

I had the same wording on this years letter, interesting, but not queried by Hua Hin when I renewed last week(see earlier comment). Wonder if its related to the change in ambassador/staff?

BTW to my many US friends sorry to add another British point of view to your thread.