If anyone is wandering around Chiang Mai looking for spicy salad check it out. I doubt it will be there long as they go back to work in the cabarets soon.
https://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/local/transgender-cabaret-girls-open-spicy-salad-restaurant/
Brewskis top of Radisson Blu Hotel at Soi 27. Casual, good Craft Beer and decent appetizers ...
http://bk.asia-city.com/nightlife/bangkok-bar-club/brewski
Brewskis top of Radisson Blu Hotel at Soi 27. Casual, good Craft Beer and decent appetizers ...
http://bk.asia-city.com/nightlife/bangkok-bar-club/brewski
Brewskis top of Radisson Blu Hotel at Soi 27. Casual, good Craft Beer and decent appetizers ...
http://bk.asia-city.com/nightlife/bangkok-bar-club/brewski
Well, I've just gone through the process with Thailand Elite for a 5 year Privilege Entry Visa (PE Visa) and have this morning received confirmation of my Membership nr. I had been considering moving back to Thailand for about 2 years when I received some good news 2 weeks ago which accelerated my decision. Once I had made up my mind that starting a new chapter in my life, thus moving back to Thailand, was the right decision, I re-acquainted myself with all the Thai visa options available. I'm 46, so not eligible for a retirement visa, which means it would have to be a Student Visa, the new 6 months visa, various multiple-entry options, the PE Visa or just go in and out via the 30 days visa exempt system. After weighing up the various pro's and con's of each Visa, I decided the PE Visa was the easiest option around. Sure, it costs 500K Baht, but over a 5 year period that's not so much more all the other options would cost either when taking visa runs into consideration.
This is the timeline it took for the membership to get sorted:
Sunday, 22nd of November I asked for info via the Thai Elite website ( http://www.thailandelite.com/index.php).
Monday, 23d of November I received a reply with explanation, requirements and application form (6 pages).
Monday, 23d of November I emailed them a scan of my passport, scan of a picture and the application form in pdf format.
Tuesday, 24th November Thai Elite emailed me acknowledging receipt of my application and explaining the procedure. Main point was that they were waiting for Immigration clearance which could take 5 working days.
Wednesday, 25th November I received confirmation that my application had been approved by Immigration and was given bank details for remittance of funds.
Monday, 30th November I transferred the funds from a UK based HSBC Premier Account and emailed them the remittance details.
Wednesday, 2nd December they emailed me acknowledging receipt of funds and informed they were in the process of setting me up on their system. Membership ID nr. would follow in a couple of days.
Wednesday, 2nd December, a few hours after their previous email, I received my membership nr, together with some practical information
I have opted to receive the actual visa upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport. In order for everything to run smoothly Thai Elite has asked me to communicate my arrival details 5 days in advance by either phone or email so that they can arrange for a pick up at the gate and an escort to immigration. All in all I must say that I'm extremely impressed with their service, it was fast & efficient + every time I rang their office the girl(s) I was speaking to spoke excellent English. If budget is an issue than this Visa might not be for you, if however, you're willing to pay for comfort and ease of mind this is the way to go in my opinion. Let's be honest, if you're looking to emigrate to Thailand without intending to work or start a business and don't have enough funds to afford a 500K expense, your best option in most cases would be to stay at home.
Below the last email from Thai Elite confirming my membership...
Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXX:
Greetings from Thailand Elite .
Welcome to Thailand Elite Member Club, the worlds first membership club, backed by the government. We already registered your name into the system and your ID number is XX XXXX XXXX
We hope you would find our privileges and benefits useful during your stay in Thailand. Please be noted, members are required to make advance reservations for all privileges and benefits.
Also, please kindly find the welcome letter and fact sheet showing privileges and benefits you are entitled to .
Please be gently reminded, Thailand Elite Members are require to do 90-day report at the Immigration Office as well. Furthermore, members who have permanent residence in Bangkok, we have a staff do on behalf of you. Please kindly drop the passport before 90-day report due at our office on Tuesday and come pick it up on Thursday.
Regarding to the request for Elite Visa, kindly inform Member Contact Center (MCC) for 5 working days in advance.
For more information or reservation on service(s), please contact 24/7 MCC at +66 2 352 3000 or memberservice@thailandelite.com and identify yourself with the aforementioned ID number.
Moreover, the list of vendors, Please find them in the privilege book. kindly go to download at http://www.thailandelite.com/downloadable_form_file/downloadable_form_file30.pdf
Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. We are looking forward to welcoming you as a guest of the country soon.
Stayed at an AirBnB place on Suk Soi 31 that was really nice. I was staying with my LB gf and there was no problem bringing her back or her walking out on her own. Might be different if I brought back a different girl every night though.
Downside: no safe in the rooms
Owner tried to charge me for electric and water for a 1 week stay. Told her it must be stated otherwise she can't charge. She persisted and I told her
I was going back to SF and would report her and she wouldn't be able to list again and she relented.
Some really nice places out there ... stayed at another on Suk Soi 46 for $28 / night. Tends to get you out of the Nana area which I like.
I stay in a condo now and bring different girls back all the time ... no one has said a word to me about this being a problem. I do walk them out in the morning ...
Stayed at an AirBnB place on Suk Soi 31 that was really nice. I was staying with my LB gf and there was no problem bringing her back or her walking out on her own. Might be different if I brought back a different girl every night though.
Downside: no safe in the rooms
Owner tried to charge me for electric and water for a 1 week stay. Told her it must be stated otherwise she can't charge. She persisted and I told her
I was going back to SF and would report her and she wouldn't be able to list again and she relented.
Some really nice places out there ... stayed at another on Suk Soi 46 for $28 / night. Tends to get you out of the Nana area which I like.
I stay in a condo now and bring different girls back all the time ... no one has said a word to me about this being a problem. I do walk them out in the morning ...
Stayed at an AirBnB place on Suk Soi 31 that was really nice. I was staying with my LB gf and there was no problem bringing her back or her walking out on her own. Might be different if I brought back a different girl every night though.
Downside: no safe in the rooms
Owner tried to charge me for electric and water for a 1 week stay. Told her it must be stated otherwise she can't charge. She persisted and I told her
I was going back to SF and would report her and she wouldn't be able to list again and she relented.
Some really nice places out there ... stayed at another on Suk Soi 46 for $28 / night. Tends to get you out of the Nana area which I like.
I stay in a condo now and bring different girls back all the time ... no one has said a word to me about this being a problem. I do walk them out in the morning ...
Beachlife got a reaction from Boomerang in Rooftop bars
Beachlife got a reaction from icebergjr. in Mexican restaurant at old Paradise location- Nana