Update on TDAC. For ex-pats, I think you can now put TH as country of origin; + no need for return flight information. Their help-line link does not work!

I'm an ex-pat & live here full time. I did a test run to prepare for my Spanish holiday. There is a help-link that doesn't work!

Further to my earlier comment; I just tried a dry run by putting in false information. I now risk criminal proceedings as the link to make changes does not work! You have to put in a return date which will be impossible for all ex-pats going on holiday then returning to their home! What is the point of buying a re-entry permit?

This new imposition, especially for ex-pats who have already provided this information a zillion times AND paid for a re-entry permit, will do wonders for Vietnam's tourist trade.

Hopefully you won't hit them.

95% of drivers on Thai roads don't know or ignore these signs with police approval. Less than 50 a day pay with their life.

Agree with Robert Dodd; Thai Post is crap; anything in English is just tossed. Mark Russell - a Cert of Life is a requirement of the British State Pension people to prove you're not drawing a pension after you're dead.

Any one who gets out of a Thai Bank in under an hour is a very lucky person. I waited 45 minutes in a Bangkok Bank and watched in horror as TWO counters managed to serve ONE customer. As there were 8 customers in front of me, and aged 82, I decided I had more chance of dying of OLD Age than getting served. Bank assistants cannot stay on task for more than two minutes before they get up for a walk or chat or coffee.

Agreed. Unfortunately I've booked the flights/hotel already!

As I explained in my 1st post, I want to go to Spain. I have downloaded the Application form (& will fill it in on my GF's behalf.) I have lots of docs which should ensure a successful conclusion. I don't know the next step after completing the form & gathering the documentation.