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Is the Tachileik border crossing at Mae Sai open for duty-free shopping?
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2 years ago
What are the best options for booking a flight from Chiang Mai to Pattaya this month?
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3 years ago
How can I forward my Stimulus check received by mistake while in Chiang Mai?
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4 years ago

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Is the Tachileik border crossing at Mae Sai open for duty-free shopping?
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@Otto ********
 the one at Rotary is better..

Ask for 'Dusit' the owner, buy a bottle of wine and share with him, some cheese, etc...he's a real great guy.
2 years ago
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How can I open a bank account in Bangkok as a foreigner and do I need a translator?
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@Kris *******
 yikes, don't even recommend an agent....ask Bkk bank manager if buying insurance from them will help..a 5000 policy commissions the bank employee...worth a try
2 years ago
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How can I open a bank account in Bangkok as a foreigner and do I need a translator?
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Every city branch ( not town or village ) Bkk has an English speaker
2 years ago
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What are my options for a one-day overstay in Thailand with Turkish Airlines?
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@Martin ********
 there is an overstay desk at airport..just pay 500, no neg in PP unless abuse it.
2 years ago
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Is the Tachileik border crossing at Mae Sai open for duty-free shopping?
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@Otto ********
 there are two very well stocked duty free Liquor. Cigar shops. One on bridge. The other off soi of rotary.

Finest single Malts, incl 25 yr Macallan, excellent imported wines, even Lafitte's and LaGrande bin 95. Have shopped there almost 20 years
2 years ago
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Is the Tachileik border crossing at Mae Sai open for duty-free shopping?
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@Jonathan *************************
 asked, as was across a month ago, but told closed week before, the closed again.

Just wanted access to Duty Free shop
2 years ago
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Is the Tachileik border crossing at Mae Sai open for duty-free shopping?
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@Jonathan *************************
 let's hope, many refugees here in Chiangmai, want ( need ) to go home.

Just wonderful people, victims now for decades
2 years ago
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Is it cheaper to buy a second-hand iPhone in the UK or in Thailand?
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@Rod ******
 I've got 3
2 years ago
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What should I do if my flight is cancelled and I risk overstaying my visa in Thailand?
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@Nick *********
 or pay the 500/ day overstay...
2 years ago
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