Guide to Thailand

Date: 3/Dec/2015


On Arrival Visa
On arrival visa procedure is simple and quick.

1. Carry the fees of 1000 THB per person from India itself.
2. Passport size photo. Any clear photo will work. Size & white background doesn't matter.
3. This form will be provided at the counter. But you also download it from here.
4. Tips by Indian embassy in Thailand.

Selecting the Hotel

1. Choose the one which serves Indian vegetarian food in breakfast.
2. Check if it is decent enough for a family.
3. You have to make security deposit at the hotel. About 500 THB per room.

General Guidance

1. Buy a prepaid SIM Card (TrueMove network) for just 49 BAHT. We bought it at the airport itself.
2. Its better to exchange USD for THB in Thailand itself as you get better rates than India.
3. If you wish to go for traditional blind massage then go here: The Sim Sauna Herb Steam 172/6 M.5, Soi Nakula 22 (Soi Ping Pha 22, From main road 400M.), Pattaya Nakula Road, North Pattaya, nakula, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150.
4. For cheap shopping to to Platinum Mall in Bangkok.
5. Remember to go in floaters/slippers when going to Pattaya as you have to jump in water whill getting down from the speed boat.
6. Carry cash in BHAT for water sport activities. 1000 THB/person for para sailing.
7. Our place of stay in Bangkok was Legacy Express, 29 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand. (Don't go for the buffet breakfast. This should reduce the room rate.) 
8. We also enjoyed the mesmerizing Pattaya International Firework Festival on the Beach Front Road celebrated on 27th and 28th Nov 2015. This happens for 2 consecutive days every year. try to plan your trip so that you can witness this grand event.
9. Places to shop in Bangkok are Prathunam, Indira, Platinum, Chatu Chak and Floating market and of course there are some high end malls.

Itinerary - 2 nights in Pattaya & 3 nights in Bangkok
Day 1: Transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Hotel (Bella Express) 
Whole day consumed in reaching the hotel because of heavy traffic in Pattaya.

Day 2: Pickup from hotel to Coral Island tour (with Indian Lunch) by speed boat followed by Pattaya city tour. Evening 3-way transfer to Alcazar show.
Day 3: Transfer from Pattaya Hotel to Bangkok Hotel (Legacy Express) with Half Day City Tour including Gems Gallery, Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) and Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha).
Day 4: Transfer to Safari World with Indian Lunch. (Full day)
Day 5: Day at leisure. Chao Praya Princess Dinner Cruise in evening.
Day 6: Transfer from Bangkok hotel to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Pickup by 12 noon.


Indian Restaurants 
Pattaya: Govindam (150 TBH/person), Alibaba (250 TBH/person)
Bangkok: Mrs. Balbir's (200 TBH/person), Khana Khazana (300 TBH/person), Swensen's Ice Cream at Platinum Fashion Mall

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US Blanket L1B Visa Interview Prep

Guys this post talks about the preparation for US L1B interview at Chennai, India.

Schedule the appointment here: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in

Documents to Carry

1. Petition 
2. Stanley / MRV Receipt of USD190 or INR 12920
3. Appointment Letter (signed and stamped at Biometric center)
4. DS160 Confirmation Page with Barcode
5. Demand Draft USD 500 or INR 34000 (Fraud Verification Fees)
6. Passport
7. 4 Photos (50mm x 50mm)

Supporting Documents

1. Educational Degrees/Certificates
2. 6 months salary slips and bank statements
3. Employment Proof
4. Form-16 for last 3 years

Guidelines for the Visa Interview at Chennai

You have to prove these 3 points.

1. Experience: Show a proof that shows that you are employed for more than 1 year with the sponsoring company.
2. Ties b/w India and US offices: If your company has a blanket L1 then you don't need to prove this point. Otherwise you need to prove how India office is contributing to US office.
3. Special Knowledge:
1. Unusual skills within the company.
2. Skills that cannot be gained by others quickly.

Sample Questions

1. Which company do you work for?
2. How long you have been employed with this company?
3. Where are you going to work in US?
4. How much salary do you receive in India? 
5. What will be your designation in US?
6. How much salary will you receive in US?
7. What is the special knowledge that you posses?
8. How many people are working on that project and for how long?
9. Why your company has chosen you over others?

Outcome of the Interview (any 1 of below 3)

1. Approved: They will keep the passport and then return 2 copies of I129S along with the visa.
2. Administrative Processing: They have started conducting these check after 9/11 incident. This may take from 2 to 8 weeks.
3. Rejected: They may or may not give reason for denial. They mostly say that you have applied in wrong category.

Guidelines when you are in the queue at Chennai

1. Try to schedule an early time slot like 8AM. Later the time slot more the queue and waiting time.
2. Remember to keep the whole day free for the interview as it may take upto 3/4 hrs.
3. Prepare 3 sets of (Form I-129S pages 1 to 4 and Form I-797 page 1)
4. Handover the above mentioned 3 sets along with Fraud Detection DD and passport.
5. They will handover a payment receipt after validating the DD.
6. Finally move from the general queue to the specified window for the interview.

Best Sweets in Delhi Ghevar / Ghewar

• Kanwarji, Chandni Chowk (Entrance of Paranthe Wali Gali)
• Kishan Lal Halwai, 1210 Chandni Chowk. (Opp. to Chhabra 555)
• Chaina Ram (Beside Fatehpuri Masjid, Chandni Chowk) Review
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• Hira Sweets, Hanuman Rd, Kabool Nagar, Shahdara
• Sona Mithai Wala, 229, Bara Bazar, Shahdara
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• Gulab Sweets, Madhuban Chowk (Costly)
• Bansal Sweets, Madhuban Chowk
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• Kaleva, Gole Market (Costly)
• Bikaner in Karol Bagh
• Mitersen beats Saini & Ramkishan both in Narela.
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• Bansi Sweets in the Main Market inside Delhi Gate of Najafgarh.
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• Rewari Sweets, Gurgaon Sadar Market (Near Gurgaon Civil Hospital)
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• Sunder Misthan Bhandar, Sonepat
• Jodhpur Mishtahan Bhandaar in Udaipur  
• Laxmi Mishtahan Bhandaar in Jaipur

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