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Is this the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mor.promplus&showAllReviews=true

Seems reviews say there is no English version. One review says only Thai ID is enterable.

Yeah, both doses were taken this month here in Pattaya

Or do you guys advise taking the paper everywhere? I personally would prefer to keep it at home and have a picture of it on my phone if that won't cause issues renting hotel rooms, etc.

This isn't travel/visa related by the way, I'm in Thailand and my main concern is just being able to do stuff restricted to the unvaxed.

$900 later I have the laptop. I'll know never to do that again. Would have been almost as expensive to fly to the US to get it. A lot less hassle to, plus a near free trip.

On 10/15/2021 at 8:54 AM, Bruno123 said:

 

Shocking. You are in Pattaya. Pop along to Siamburi or the like and get yourself some Patak's paste or cooking sauce. 99 baht.

 

Buy some potato and cauliflower and cut up into the size of piece that you like. 

 

Heat the sauce in a pan, add the potatoes and cauliflower and whatever else you like and then add some water and leave to simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

 

That alone should cover a few meals.  Absolutely no need for any help unless you are handicapped in a way that stops you from opening a jar and dicing vegetables. Plus you can customise it to your taste. Likely even better than the restaurant.

 

https://web.facebook.com/siamburis/photos/pcb.2913446698918929/2913446162252316/

 

 

Dependent on your taste; Balti, Dopiaza, Jalfrezi, Madras can all work; though Patak's suggest the use of their Korma paste. Tesco sold off their own brand Korma paste stock at a mere 17 baht per jar. That could have kept you going for months; until you tired of Aloo Gobi. I like a bit og Aloo Saag too.

 

You can make it yourself with ease: https://www.pataks.ca/recipes/aloo-gobi

Can it work in an oven? I have that but no stove top or hot plate (and don't like having to watch them)

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You should not have a problem re-entering the country if you get a re-entry permit to keep your extension of stay (it is not a visa) based upon working as volunteer when valid you enter the country.

I think some people posting here are confusing a extension for attending a school with yours. I have never seen a report of a person working as volunteer having a problem when entering the country but some attending a school have had problems.

Good to know, thanks. Does it matter that I haven't left the country in 2+ years? I've been year effectively for 7 years, initially doing border runs for ED visas, then switching to a Volunteer visa and renewing it without leaving the country.

3 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

Also curious about what volunteer work you do, as it was like pulling teeth for me to get one years ago to be a radio host-dj in CNX for a volunteer program

 

Had to get the lawyer involved who was running the program as I recall the phone convo in BKK as I sat there waiting for them to finally give in and approve it

Not sure to be honest, my old language school handled the paperwork for me.

2 hours ago, BKKTRAVELER said:

Out of curiosity, what are the current requirements to enter Cambodia from Thailand?

Not sure, I will probably take this trip in November or December after things have loosened up a bit though

Hi, when I travel to Phnom Penh from Bangkok I would like to return by land border. What options are available? Poipet is not a good option but any others are.

Laptop was delivered today. 2,000 baht fee paid to Fedex driver (and shown on delivery bill) on the $700 declared value.

What I took away was that this meant Fedex also prepaid the customs fee. In the past I heard only DHL did that.

The 2nd laptop got through customs without incident, and is at "Chon Buri" one day ahead of schedule. It was marked as $700 in value. I have not paid any customs fees on it (yet).

Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:11 AM	CHONBURI TH	
At local FedEx facility

10:07 AM	CHONBURI TH	
At local FedEx facility
Package not due for delivery

My takeaway is that marking the item value over 40,000 THB is what causes huge problems with customs release.

Two questions if anyone knows:

1. I live in Pattaya. Is the Naklua location (below) most likely what they have listed as "Chon Buri" ?

FedEx World Service Center
Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand · +66 2 491 2000
Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Mon

2. Can I pick it up in person if I arrive at 10am Monday with ID and package tracking info?

I ask because, in the US one can select to "Hold for pickup" online. I am not able to sign up for Fedex Delivery Manager online for a Thailand address though.

I had Sinovac today. in 3 weeks I'll get AstraZeneca.

Some hotels ask for vaccination proof. Bangkok Pattaya Hospital didn't give me anything. How do I obtain proof?

yeah BKK is the airport code for Swampy airport (main international one). Don Muang is DMK

3 hours ago, Dogmatix said:

Most packages are not opened and come straight through but if you are unlucky you will be asked to come and pay tax on the price they assess from looking online.

Is the declared value ignored then? My company opted to have the first laptop returned and send out another one. It's also coming via Fedex and the declared value this time is $700 (24,000 thb per Google).

I don't mind paying the import tax but what would harm us is if they try to hold it again to do some sort of "private assesment" or some other BS. I need that laptop to come to me without interruption.

I'm guessing the 15,000 thb inspection fee is a bribe given the dollar amount, and speed which it passes. 

Here are the normal fees and clearance times. As you can see it is much cheaper, but the normal way can take 2 weeks.

-          Clearance charges              428 THB

-          Custom fees                          200 THB

-          Duty & Tax + Vat 7 % determine by Thai Customs

-          Amendment (If any)             1420 THB
-          Duty handling fees                  2% (Mins 185 THB)
-          Daily storage charge              1.25 THB / KGS / Day (Mins 100 THB)

The declared value was $1,300, putting me over the 40,000 thb limit customs hases for hassle free entry. I need to pay for an import license and expensive inspection, holding fees, pickup fees. 

One Thai customs broker quoted 25,000 thb all in. Another foreign managed broker gave me an itemized bill for 20,000 thb or so, their fee being 1,700 thb. 15,000 thb goes towards the inspection fee.

Painful but my employer will reimburse me.

Okay, Nua bus terminal to Ekkamai it is then. I guess from there a mototaxi to BKK Airport.

Anyone know if the Nua bus terminal is also cutting service?

Also, any issues with travel between these two provinces (Chon Buri to BKK)? 

I'm looking to take the bus from Pattaya to BKK Airport: https://airportpattayabus.com/from-pattaya/

I think this is the station in the same lot as Foodmart Jomtien.

Can I just show up at 9am, 12pm or 4pm? Or must I reserve online? I would prefer not to reserve as I'm not sure which time I will need.

I know BPH frequently posts notices for walk ins. Any others? BPH is kind of far from me compared to most others (I'm on Soi Buakao)

https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/pattaya-reopens-spas-cinemas-allows-live-music-shortens-curfew-hours-373608

Does this go into effect today? If not, anyone know when?

I think it was the declared value of $1,300. Fedex sent a forum say I have to pay 20,000 thb or so to be declared as an importer.

24 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

How much are they asking for?

 

FedEx should give an itemised bill/receipt.

I don't have an airbill or invoice, is Fedex the company to ask about this?

Thai customs is holding a package of mine. FEdex says if they're used for "key landing" (sp?) it'll taake 5-7 days to receive. I need this fast and am willing to pay. Anyone else use a faster service they can recommend? Sorry for the mis-spelling, I've never used the service mentioned.

EDIT: I was sent a link to this: https://www.ctat.or.th/

So I think I need a customs broker.

8 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Computers should be zero rated for duty (just attracting VAT) so not sure what the FedEx game is, was it seriously under-valued?

 

They just called and said "package more than 40,000 thb, need to pay customs"