SAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)

[Danno2 0]

I think I need a 2nd and 3rd job more than luck.

One question I have is how in the heck do people who are just above the poverty level get thought the visa process? When you factor everything it takes to make this work its just crazy. Maybe 15k covering all expenses to POE+ 12mo.

[daboyz 36]

I think I need a 2nd and 3rd job more than luck.

One question I have is how in the heck do people who are just above the poverty level get thought the visa process? When you factor everything it takes to make this work its just crazy. Maybe 15k covering all expenses to POE+ 12mo.

I was barely over for 2007 because I was in Thailand the first 4 months without a job, then had to come back to the US and find a job. I waited until I had a decent job to file. Didn't want to bring her here if we would have to live in a tent downtown.

[rsn 135]

I think I need a 2nd and 3rd job more than luck.

One question I have is how in the heck do people who are just above the poverty level get thought the visa process? When you factor everything it takes to make this work its just crazy. Maybe 15k covering all expenses to POE+ 12mo.

It is crazy expensive, no doubt there. I make a good buck and I've had to adjust my budget to prevent myself from dipping into my savings. Not only that, I've essentially told my boss/company that my fiancee will probably have an interview in the next month or so, I don't know when, but I need to be there in case something goes wrong and I have to deal with the wonderful embassy, and I don't know how long I'll need to be there. I wonder how many employers would tell me to go fly a kite.

Edited April 8, 2009 by rsn

[Danno2 0]

"It is crazy expensive, no doubt there. I make a good buck and I've had to adjust my budget to prevent myself from dipping into my savings. Not only that, I've essentially told my boss/company that my fiancee will probably have an interview in the next month or so, I don't know when, but I need to be there in case something goes wrong and I have to deal with the wonderful embassy, and I don't know how long I'll need to be there. I wonder how many employers would tell me to go fly a kite."

Many I think. After 2 long vacations to see Chada in the last 6 months my boss made it clear no more until the project i am managing is completed. That means my girl is on her own for the interview. She's smart so I'm hoping that along with the help of the people in this thread we can get through it.

[magic girl 0]

"It is crazy expensive, no doubt there. I make a good buck and I've had to adjust my budget to prevent myself from dipping into my savings. Not only that, I've essentially told my boss/company that my fiancee will probably have an interview in the next month or so, I don't know when, but I need to be there in case something goes wrong and I have to deal with the wonderful embassy, and I don't know how long I'll need to be there. I wonder how many employers would tell me to go fly a kite."

Many I think. After 2 long vacations to see Chada in the last 6 months my boss made it clear no more until the project i am managing is completed. That means my girl is on her own for the interview. She's smart so I'm hoping that along with the help of the people in this thread we can get through it.

Please trust in her and you will make her proud of herself

[bill13060 0]

What is a good website to find a plane ticket from Bangkok to lax?

[rsn 135]

What is a good website to find a plane ticket from Bangkok to lax?

Last time I was in Thailand, I was looking for good cheap rates from BKK to the U.S. as well. I stumbled onto moxtravel.com. I haven't used them yet, but I doubt you'll find lower prices anywhere else online. I'm seeing 20k THB to LAX one-way right now. That seems pretty cheap.

Edited April 8, 2009 by rsn

[bill13060 0]

What is a good website to find a plane ticket from Bangkok to lax?

Last time I was in Thailand, I was looking for good cheap rates from BKK to the U.S. as well. I stumbled onto moxtravel.com. I haven't used them yet, but I doubt you'll find lower prices anywhere else online. I'm seeing 20k THB to LAX one-way right now. That seems pretty cheap.

That is cheap. It's about 75 dollars cheaper than BT-Store can find

[scandal 951]

What is a good website to find a plane ticket from Bangkok to lax?

Last time I was in Thailand, I was looking for good cheap rates from BKK to the U.S. as well. I stumbled onto moxtravel.com. I haven't used them yet, but I doubt you'll find lower prices anywhere else online. I'm seeing 20k THB to LAX one-way right now. That seems pretty cheap.

That is cheap. It's about 75 dollars cheaper than BT-Store can find

I've been looking at http://flight.asiatravel.com

[scandal 951]

Glad to be your reference Danny

Here is the website : usvisa4thai.com

Mostly member are Thai women there are few thai men they share and talk all kinds of US visa

Also interview experiences I used to be scared of THE MAN but after I study many cases I have more confident to deal with him.

Some say he is hansome only bald can't wait to see what does he look like.

This site is very useful and easy to understand for your GF I already have some friends there also in Chicago,New York,New jersey,Texas just want to worn you guys coz our topics only Where is on sale?Where can i buy ...... ? Where is the best salon..........bra bra bra hope I don't scared you.

I won't feel alone anymore some people they have the same interview date so they can go together ,some they fly to the US.together Don't you think it s good for your GF that she can have some one who is being the same situation of her to talk and share the feeling with.

Hope you can get some good examples from the site

Hmmm... I don't monitor Sawasdee3 thread for a few days, and what do I find? My honey "can't wait to see" what the "handsome" farang guy looks like?!

That's ok ... I'm not really worried... somehow I don't think THE MAN presents any real competition for my honey's affection, right?

About shopping... . can't wait to go bra-shopping together with you

[daboyz 36]

What is a good website to find a plane ticket from Bangkok to lax?

Use a Thai travel agent. I used these guys for the one way ticket last time, and they saved me about $300 from anything I could find on the net, and it was an eticket as well. After they booked it, I was able to pay for it online, so it was pretty painless.

http://www.travexnet.com

airticket@travex.co.th

info@travex.co.th

(662) 638-1600 Ext. 113

[scandal 951]

Chada and I had nit noi good news today

IGORS shows its first NOA2 approval for an NOA1 with a 12/23 date. It wasn't us but that is the date of our NOA1. Watching IGORS up until now has been a fun little way to pass the time and play the guess what our number is today. That just changed...

If you see a guy walking little old ladies across the street thats me trying to build up some last minute good karma.

Well, right now I see you at #82 on Igor's VSC list. Hope you guys get your NOA2 soon soon soon!!

And then, I hope you find that you DON'T NEED my list .. which is modeled after Igor's .. for stuck AP@NVC. That's a list NOBODY wants to be on.

[Danno2 0]

WOW you guys are great. This just saved me hundreds of dollars on Chada's future plane ticket! I had looked online at all the US sites and it was almost the same price 1 way or round trip.

Thanks again!

[AaronLV 12]

WOW you guys are great. This just saved me hundreds of dollars on Chada's future plane ticket! I had looked online at all the US sites and it was almost the same price 1 way or round trip.

Thanks again!

I always fly Eva Air, they seem to be the most direct flight (Besides Thai), and priced well. I paid 918 for a one way for my Fiancee from BKK to LAX, and this was for their Elite Class. The economy at the time was 718, but I wanted the extra baggage allowance flying in that class, plus the seats are a bit nicer. It is about a total of 18 hours with layover in Taiwan. I am a gold card on Eva which gave us allowance for an extra bag, and used my miles to upgrade my economy ticket to elite ticket. When I looked for other airlines, some were less expensive but stretched the trip to 24+ hours, and Eva has always been on time or early when I fly with them, so the few extra bucks were worth it.

When we came in we had 5 bags total, 4 right at the 25 Kg allowance and then my extra for gold card at 23 Kg. We ended up renting a car and driving up to Vegas, because the domestic excessive baggage charge was close to 500 bucks with our plane tickets, one car rental 77 bucks. So don't forget to check the domestic allowance on baggage once you arrive, it can rack up killer fees from LAX to wherever you are going.

[daboyz 36]

Just got off the phone with Birch Beer. He's waiting outside the Embassy. They wouldn't let him in for the interview.