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5 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Good for them. 

Indeed ! The British North America Act of 1867 was never signed by Quebec. The province even refused to sign the Constitution when the UK gave it back to Canada in 1982. The mascarade is over now. 

Virgin rep said all I need is a QR code to scan from AIS.

As I am abroad for 1 month, I can not go to their shop.

Is there a way to reactivate my eSIM online ?

I can not get OTP any more from them.

Their toll free number is useless from here and I can not find an email or a chat Line to deal with.

Thanks for your help

12 minutes ago, Purdey said:

After a while you get used to people separating you out by a word that says you are a foreigner. Whether you believe it means ferengi or farangses it means "you are not one of us." You are different. And the difference is the colour of your skin.

While westerners have the word foreigner, and so do Thais, farang means different based on skin colour. Just like the Thai nickname for Indians (khek). It isn't a pejorative in their eyes but it separates you clearly from other races.

I agree with you, the full idiomatic expression is ฝรั่งสีขาว = foreigner of white color. My girlfriend calls me like that 'cause she's jealous of my skin tone ! All of her family refer to me as khun johnny, even when they're speaking of me over the phone. BTW none of them can read and write but obviously were taught good manners somehow.

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Silver

I'm still looking for that white metal flake dye... 

3 hours ago, johng said:

Any new document requirements ?

From my last January check list:

• Bank statement
• BankBook 1st page + last 3 months pages.
• Top account >฿800k 60 days before renewal.
• Passport ID page + ALL visas
• TM 6
• TM 7 + 1 photo
• Rental Agreement

Visa Extension Docs - Jomtien (last Jan.)

• Bank statement
• Bank Passbook 1st page + last 3 months pages.
• Passport ID page + ALL visas
• TM 6
• TM 7 + 1 photo passport size
• Rental Agreement

I can't believe I'm the only one called Falang see kow...

16 hours ago, Thomas J said:

snip...Sinovac is not as widely recognized.  If I travel I don't want to be denied or require yet another inoculation because the country I wish to travel to doesn't accept 

That is definitely the main point to consider for frequent flyers.

19 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

Quite easy really

Dont believe anything, and dont believe anybody

"I only believe half of what I see, some of what I read and nothing of what I hear" - Bob Dylan

1 hour ago, rcuthbert said:

Gyms are generally populated by healthy young  people, and the over 50 crew are in damn good shape. Both groups benefit from interaction with the like minded. Not to mention that  babes serve as training motivators. In short, gyms are full of people whose immune systems effectively fight off the virus.*

https://www.mayoclinic.org/treating-covid-19-at-home/art-20483273

Are you sure ?

https://www.mtlblog.com/en-ca/news/montreal/covid19-quebecs-mega-fitness-gym-is-now-linked-to-141-cases

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Excellent news... the only logical and fair solution as the vaccine helps all, not just the person vaccinated but those with whom that person comes into contact. 

 

As it stands: Ministry of Public Health announced:

From 1st May 60+ and those in 7 high risk groups can register - First vaccinations will strat from 7th June.

From  1st July: 18-59 can register with first vaccinations taking place in August. 

 

Slip #1:

Then, where is the English web page so we can register for an appointment as Thai can do since yesterday ?

34 minutes ago, Caldera said:

snip... I just signed up with Roojai to plug that gap, and it went through without any issues. Received SMS and email confirmations right away; let's see when the policy documents will arrive by snail mail - so far, so good!

I was offered the first 3 plans only, can not pick none above "Caring".

I guess that turning 70 next week got something to do with the restricted offer... ????

On 12/18/2020 at 4:20 PM, EricTh said:

 

So does that mean USD has weakened the most and EUR the least against the Thai baht?

 

 

Yep, exactly.

19 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

-27% for the £ ????

5 years

• -20% USD
• -15% AUD
• -12% CAD
• -  9% EUR

22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Good: Jomtien is 2 months seasoning prior to application.

Bad: They are one very few rogue offices that require you to return to imm office 3 months post application to show bankbook that you maintained the 800k.

 

 

Luckily, not an issue for me...yet ????

Jomtien

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It has to be in the bank for 2 months on the day you apply for the extension. The rules state months not days.

You can apply for an extension up to the day your extension ends if needed to meet the 2 months requirement.

Straight to the point, I like it like that !

Interesting, and what about the 800k money seasoning, should we show the dough on application day or could it be postponed to the day of expiry ? 

I am getting ready for my 2nd One-year extension renewal and not so sure if the money got to be in the bank for 2 or 3 months (are they counting in days or months actually)?

Unexpected delay in money transfer will make me late by about 1 week if I should comply with the 3 months time frame. Big drama forecast ?

3 hours ago, fred110 said:

Is jomtien immigration still crowded? I think they gave automatic extensions so should be fewer people

Monday 11AM, 0 queue, maybe 12 to 15 foreigners inside. In & out within 5 minutes. No question asked though I was overdue by 1 week. 

22 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That depends upon your local immigration office. Not all offices want you to show your bank book to prove the 800k is still the bank 3 months after you apply.

Chonburi (Jomtien) Immigration does.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

There will be no fine for being late or any other penalty. They might think you did not get it done due to the long lines.

You could not of done on the 6ht since that was a holiday.

Thanks much for your help Joe! ????

I plainly forgot to report at Chonburi Immigration on 6 April to prove that I got sufficient funds in my account...

Though I currently exceed the minimum, will I risk a penalty for showing up late by one week?

If so, how much should I plan to take with me?

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Go on app store site and search for Chonburi Immigration https://www.apple.com/lae/ios/app-store/. That is how I found the android app on Google Play.

Useless link, can't find any IOS app by this name unfortunately.

Otherwise, sure hit with GooglePlay if you're an Android user.