We went abroad during the first three months, before the first extension. I simply got a re-entry permit. When we returned the passport control mentioned “You have only 10 days left on your visa” and I replied we would request the extension on the next Monday.

Zero problems, friendly smile, and a “Very good” from the officer.

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@Francis ******************

“So are male New Zealanders generally sexist pricks or not?”

(Wouldn’t that be an equally ridiculous and insulting question?)

There are between 30mln and 40mln women in Thailand and you ask what “they” are after??? 🤨

Maybe you need to reconsider your view on the female half of the world. 😉

@Toni *******

Yes, almost daily. Being the only western person in the village, I see heads turning towards me almost every day.

But I’m pretty sure (maybe wishful thinking) that this will reduce once I get more integrated and a more common appearance in the village.

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

The best answer. The man is 45 and not Elite level wealthy. DTV for the wife and dependance visa for the rest. 👍

@Will ***********

30 Thai minutes, which may be 30 minutes or 1 hour or “we were delayed so we will come tomorrow “. 😉

We had a long chat with them. I showed the building site, 10 meter further, where we are building a house. They saw my drum kit when they entered our room and the accompanying lady asked whether we needed a singer in the band.

I explained that we aren’t really a band, but just music making family members. 😉

That means Ik heb geen idee wat je bedoelt 😉

@John *******

IHGIWJB

@Fra ****

from the left side of the third tree. 🙄