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5 minutes ago, new2here said:

if i recall correctly, a Thai ID is physically inserted into the ATM, then once read a OTP is sent to the phone registered to that ID

 

A THAI credit card from SELECTED thai banks will also work; I recall that Kasikorn and UOB are credit cards that currently work. i also know that perhaps strangely enough at BBL, their own BBL-issued CREDIT cards don’t work ..

 

So there’s really 3 options: OTP using Thai ID card, Thai credit card from selected thai banks, ATM card from thai bank.   clearly #1 isn’t going to be an option for a non-Thai, #2 works for nob-Thais IF they have a CREDIT card from one of the eligible banks, so the best solution is the ATM card 

No disrespect, but a no brainer in other words. In order to make the deposit, insert ATM card, enter PIN, select from menu, forget what the options are but ultimately deposit cash maybe, drawer opens, deposit money without kinks or folds, proceed.

On 3/31/2024 at 12:50 PM, MickTurator said:

Not true.

There are built in check digits in a Thai ID number

 

See here for a full explanation of the digits on a Thai id card:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_identity_card

But I doubt the bank's software is going to do a look up. Accessing the government's database on citizen's info looking for a match would surely not be allowed.

(Cue the rabid globalist conspiracy theoreticians .....)

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Go to Dr Apichai, ENT specialist at a clinic evenings on 3rd road, search googlemaps. He's good, not expensive

Not so sure. A week ago he cleaned my itchy ears and charged me 900 THB. A week later, itchy as hell and crusty skin.

20 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Let me guess, they found weed on his body and then made this fake news headline?

Seaweed maybe? Sorry. I hope you recover very soon, Loy, or maybe Roy. No disrespect!

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

And as I predicted the choreographed media assault on cannabis has started again,  Fake news without doubt, I'm not saying the incident didn't take place, but I am pretty much certain that cannabis was not responsible for him sinking,   If losing buoyancy was a side effect (which it is not) this would not be the first time this has happened, and as there is no evidence that cannabis was a contributory factor why was it even mentioned?  

His wife apparently mentioned it but it might well have been dreamt up by a story seeking journo. On such rumours are laws built. Irresponsible reporting if not confirmed. TPN should publish a retraction if it's found not to be the case. It's a pity the god of ganja can't sue for defamation. Maybe the Ganja Traders Association could, if it existed. I suggest they form an alliance amongst themselves to defend the good name of ganja. I'm sure there'd be millions applying to join. Sue the butts off these quacks and politicians who defame it.

25 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

KLIM

 

Milk, spelled backwards.

 

 

Pure genius GG. Now, what's the good news? Or is that it? 🤣🤣🤣

NILUBOLGAMMAG?

He had a couple of spliffs before going for a run, last seen heading for Calais. Lost Monty Python script, surely.

3 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

4. MLK is NOT back.

 

 

KLM?

On 3/30/2024 at 8:38 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

If they had a point we'd know what they meant. We don't, ergo they are pointless.

Nonsensical logic. What 3 letter acronyms "have a point"? Does the acronym BBC have a point, leading you to understand its true meaning, as there are several. The point of an acronym is ease of use. Nothing to do with semantics, or semiology.

Many people, I imagine all Aussies and most Americans, know what at least one  stands for, so by your definition, they are far from pointless. You not understanding them, or being too bone idle to find out their meaning, does not render them pointless. It just renders your comment pointless.

The topic was supposed to be light-hearted. Gloomy outlook over your way I guess.

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

No I don't,  why would I ,    I don't have a list of drawbacks either, again why would I     What sort of person sits at home compiling pointless lists?  No need to answer that by the way  

Title of thread "Barred from Europe: 2.4m Brits caught in post-Brexit passport chaos". Note the reference to post-Brexit. You've posted 12 times. Just get over it! Time to move on!

8 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Yet another pointless, in this case an oxymoron, post!

 

Ah, what's the point. You can't be bothered to look up MLB or AFL. Major League Baseball? Australian Football League? 2 3 character searches in Google and all is revealed.

Now SNAFU - that might qualify as an oxymoron.

13 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Yet another 3/4 letter pointless post. 

If you wish to make a point I would suggest you spell it out!

But how do you know they're pointless if you don't understand them?

1. AFL is back! Crazy game, crazy people.

2. MLB is back. The polar opposite, I think.

3. That's it for now. You can add your own.

4 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Any good news regarding the effects of Brexit, is typically downplayed, and actually resented by the remoaners, They actually want the UK to suffer in any way possible so they can play the "told you so " Card   They are actually the willing architects of their own disaster, a negative attitude to anything will result in only failure. What do they expect?    Talk about cutting ones nose off to spite ones face

We are out and we are staying out, they need to get over themselves and stop the childish sulking

You wouldn't happen to have a list of benefits of leaving would you? I mean in real terms, not ideological terms. Taking back control? Bwahahahahaha.

59 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Check dust in your accommodation. What about shower water? 

There are too many sources causing allergies.

For me I would check also the fabric of bed sheets and clothes. 100% cotton only. Organic washing detergent and softener. Also check your spices in your food. Most common is MSG causing allergy if you go out for dining. 

Interesting you should mention shower water. I'm looking to get the tap water tested in my condo, but can't find anywhere here in Pattaya to do it. The rest I think can be ruled out as this is a fairly recent event. I've not changed my eating habits, laundry or clothing handling recently. But moved into my apartment about 6 months ago.

So a UK passport issued in 2013 might still be valid, for travel outside Europe? Until when?

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, that's easy. Avoid the spa and communal bath for a week and check the improvement. 

I did, for 2 weeks. There wasn't any. But that doesn't rule out the problem arising there. I'll just keep on with the pills, creams and drops I guess. They at least alleviate the worst of the symptoms. Today there's very little itching, and the redness has disappeared mostly. So it's an ongoing battle.

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

...could be both but other reasons as well. Bed sheets, mattress, food, clothes, washing detergent, softener, cosmetics, fragrance, flowers, trees, medicine, and many more. 🙏. Check it out.

Hmm. Think I can rule out all but flowers and trees from that list. But it could be related to my frequent visits to a spa. Communal bathing? My ears are affected too. Seems to go together. Itchy eyes and ears. Bizarre.

18 minutes ago, rwill said:

Most pharmacies carry allergy eye drops.  Antazallerge is one of them.  There are other brands too.

 

I've been having some eye allergy problems the last few weeks too.  I live in Ratchaburi.  There are a lot of those trees with yellow flowers in bloom right now.  It could be pollen from those.

All the burning right now doesn't help either.

Yeah, I've bought drops from pharmacies, and tablets. A fraction of the cost of the Bangkok Quakkaya hospital.

5 hours ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

Not only did they didn't see you coming, they sent for you. Rinse your eyes a couple of times per day with saline solution and the problem will vanish. 

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

MT Interlab does various allergy packages

Thanks. I went there but like the other clinics, they only test for food allergies, eg lactose. Can't find one for pollen or dust for instance. Anyway, I'm going with self medication. Anti histamine tablets, cream and drops, and my cureall cream, Germolene, which solved my right eye swelling up so I couldn't see out of it. 

BPH charged me 3000 for 2 visits and prescribed a lot of utterly useless and unnecessary antibiotics. Quacks! I hate them. Charged me 400 THB for their equipment, a microscope. 8 for a cotton bud. 56 for 2 eye drops. 330 for nurse.

I live in Pattaya. Anyone else experiencing extremely itchy and puffed up eyelids recently? I'm wondering if it's pollen, or maybe 2.5.

4 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Better suited to PATTAYA forum

 

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