I cycled from Nong Khai to Ventiane for my visa run. 😀

@Scott **************

If you're in hospital in a comma, that would put a full stop to it!😉

There isa FREE app called Genius scan which is great for scanning documents.

So you just handed over the money?

From my experience of Thai hospitals, I've had reason to be an in -patient a couple of times upon payment you are given a copy of everything and 5* treatment.

I hope you get to the bottom of your health problems and get well soon.

'Halfway through, he got me to sign a piece of paper giving authorisation I guess. I don't speak Thai'.

I assume that you have had it translated since so that you are aware of what you signed!

@Oliver ********

There are some 'lumpy' rides!

GREAT post and reflects my experiences in Thailand.

Like you I cycle a lot there and the people are amazingly friendly.

We 'chat' about where I'm from, where I'm going, they admire my bike.

They want to know how much it costs (no, they don't have thoughts of stealing it).

I'm going back in three weeks and can't wait.

Oliver, do you have the ride to Chiang Mai on Strava.

I'm considering a 'road trip from the Khon Kaen area going north, maybe up to Chiang Mai or Nong Khai and then in to Laos.

I have never been treated with anything other than the utmost respect from Thai people. Not once have I encountered any problems. Thai's treat me the same as I treat them ans as i treat people the world over.

@Brandon ***********

On the Thai Visa website it mentions 'Spouse/children of a Thai national' in order to apply for a non-O visa!

My partner of 4 years is Thai, she has 2 children, one 16, one 30 from a previous marriage.

I have never applied for a non-O visa as I assume that I do not qualify!

@Brandon ***********

As you can see I'm not that clued up on visas! I visit every year for months and thought the retirement visa might be a better option than getting a 60 day tourist and then two 30 days.