Checking in, out of Satun w. Philippine crew

[Gone2long]

BTW,


Broker just told me that the current rule being applied in Langkawi is 90 Days original SVP, with two extensions possible. When, that expires, 7 days out in Satun or wherever, then another 90 days is granted.


Also, anybody know the best flight to take that can guarantee a no hassle transfer from the international airport to the domestic airport. Last time I tried this in 2011, I had to take taxi and still almost missed my plane to LGK. I'm coming in from Manila, where there are no direct flights to LGK.



Sound right?


G2L

[skipperpete]

The American couple were in an apartment block in Kuah and the expat had a house near pantai cenang. 2 incidents in 19 years so hardly a problem.
I never did Visa runs but it seems that if the stay is less than 80 days , re-entry is permitted after 48 hours but if the person goes to the full 90 days the time out is longer and its reported that the new visa may be as little as a week instead of the 90 days. A lot has to do with where a person arrives from, Singapore arrivals get 90 days but the visa length is always at the discretion of the officer... but can be appealed and altered easily by visiting immigration HQ. like I said, they're very helpful and friendly.

[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by skipperpete

The American couple were in an apartment block in Kuah and the expat had a house near pantai cenang. 2 incidents in 19 years so hardly a problem.
I never did Visa runs but it seems that if the stay is less than 80 days , re-entry is permitted after 48 hours but if the person goes to the full 90 days the time out is longer and its reported that the new visa may be as little as a week instead of the 90 days. A lot has to do with where a person arrives from, Singapore arrivals get 90 days but the visa length is always at the discretion of the officer... but can be appealed and altered easily by visiting immigration HQ. like I said, they're very helpful and friendly.

Yeah, have a friend who just delivered a boat from Malaysia to PHL and had the same good things to say about Malaysian customs and immigration.


Also, my experience in PHL makes me sensitive to how a lot of the silly **** that you refer to can happen. Somebody was jealous of the folks mentioned or they didn't pay their rent on time, or they were too demanding of the LL, so suddenly "somebody" starts making up rumours, and invites the Shariyah guys in to investigate.



Seems much more convenient than contacting the police, since, if the police are brought in, the person issuing the complaint has to submit some kind of evidence that a real crime has actually been committed. And, lying to the cops is actually a crime in itself.



Thanks for your input,


G2L

[Sailing Gecko]

Originally Posted by Gone2long

Yeah, have a friend who just delivered a boat from Malaysia to PHL and had the same good things to say about Malaysian customs and immigration


G2L

So sorry to quote in this thread as I actually wanted to PM you. But even though I have been a member here for a few years, I haven't posted before so I couldn't send you a direct message (I think I may need to post 5 times before I am allowed to PM).

Thing is, I saw Windjammer pulled up on a beach in Bohol with some alleged typhoon damage and the locals said they hadn't seen the owner around so just wanted to check in with you and hear if you are up to date on how she is doing...?

Apologies, for also hijacking the next four posts to rack up enough so that I can PM you directly.

[Sailing Gecko]

Hello again Gone,
As said, I just need to get to 5 posts so that I can PM you about the state of your beautiful - but in need of help - boat.

(Apologies for the hijacking, but I picked this thread since it was recent but still didn't have too many posts in it, so hopefully I am making less of a bad impact)

[Sailing Gecko]

Three more to go...

[Sailing Gecko]

And just two more, sorry for the waste of space...

[Sailing Gecko]

So, if my assumption that I had to do min. five posts to be allowed to PM holds up, I should be able to send you a direct message now with a bit more info and my contact info in case you are not on the island.

[Gone2long]

Hi Gecko,

No problem. Got your eventual PM, and responded to it tonight.

Thanks so much for conveying this sad news. As noted in my PM, I am no longer the owner, but she still has a place in my heart.

Such a bummer,

G2L

Originally Posted by Sailing Gecko

So sorry to quote in this thread as I actually wanted to PM you. But even though I have been a member here for a few years, I haven't posted before so I couldn't send you a direct message (I think I may need to post 5 times before I am allowed to PM).

Thing is, I saw Windjammer pulled up on a beach in Bohol with some alleged typhoon damage and the locals said they hadn't seen the owner around so just wanted to check in with you and hear if you are up to date on how she is doing...?

Apologies, for also hijacking the next four posts to rack up enough so that I can PM you directly.

[Gone2long]

No problem. Stay in touch.

Originally Posted by Sailing Gecko

Hello again Gone,
As said, I just need to get to 5 posts so that I can PM you about the state of your beautiful - but in need of help - boat.

(Apologies for the hijacking, but I picked this thread since it was recent but still didn't have too many posts in it, so hopefully I am making less of a bad impact)

[Gone2long]

Welcome aboard : )

Originally Posted by Sailing Gecko

So, if my assumption that I had to do min. five posts to be allowed to PM holds up, I should be able to send you a direct message now with a bit more info and my contact info in case you are not on the island.