mrjohn

Contact immigration?

Yes normally I would but they never answer the phone.

I'm scheduled to pick up my marriage extension after consideration on Feb 13th.

But something has come up and I really want to go on the 12th.

Am I just asking for trouble or will it be OK?

Any thoughts on this will be more than welcome.

13 hours ago, johng said:

One thing about the app I do know is that you have to use a cellular mobile signal not Wifi for the first setup.

Weird?

Presumably you can use the app on WiFi after the setup?

Otherwise it would be completely useless.

Successfully opened account today with Kasikorn.

Once everything was completed they informed me that online banking was not available. Little bit annoyed about this because I don't really like using my phone for banking .

So, I downloaded the app and it will not accept my passport number, only Thai ID.

Do I really have to go back into the branch just to register the app?

Thanks for these replies. I haven't been on the forum much lately so, I must have missed any debate about this.

If anybody could post any links where this has been discussed before, I would be very grateful.

Last week I went into a branch of Bangkok Bank to obtain my statement for the annual visa extension based on marriage.

I have done this in the same bank for about 5 or 6 years. It has never been a problem before. However, on this occasion they informed me that I had to sign a form which would mean that I had to keep a balance of 400,000 in my account for the next four months.

They also demanded a copy of our marriage certificate and my wife's ID card. As far as I'm concerned, this is none of their business. I sort of assumed that this might be yet another directive from the immigration office but, it was not.

I tried phoning the bank today and still have not got a proper explanation only, that it is "the banks policy". It was like talking to a brick wall! 

I have enough to live on until the 400,000 is released but I am rather concerned as to what I would do if some unexpected emergency were to arise.

I am also rather annoyed (to say the least) with the bank for assuming that they have the right to control MY money in this manner.

Has anybody else encountered this situation and, if so, what did you do about it?

Are other banks doing this?

And I thought it was only we British who expected the whole world to speak English.

When I first came here as a tourist, I traveled all over the country. I didn't speak a word of Thai, but I don't recall any problems with communication. I did, however, start to learn Thai as soon as possible.

18 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Have you been paid in full? 

 

 

If so it's not your problem, this issue should have been dealt with prior to sale. 

 

What you could do is visit your closest DLT, do the transfer, then the new owner can transfer to his province at his local DLT 

 

The guy who bought the bike has already been to the local office DLT and they said it can only be done at the provincial one.

They also gave us the same information when we inquired about it around six months ago. So you can say what you like but if the local office refuse to do it then, you have no choice. 

Thanks again.

And I've just found out that Google can translate text in an image. You learn something everyday. Thank you.

Unfortunately, I suspect I will be forced to go if the provincial registration office insists on it. As you know, government offices here are a law unto themselves.

Wow. Thank you very much. I'll pass this on to my wife. I speak Thai fairly well but can't read it. The English translation is a bit too small.

I have just sold an old motorbike. However it was registered in Songkhla and the guy I sold it to lives in Korat. 
He said all he needed was my signature and copy of passport to transfer the ownership. 
Yesterday, he called to say that I will need to go with him in person to the provincial head office (200km) round trip. 
An incredible waste of time for a second hand bike.
Has anybody encountered this and is there any way round it?
 

Thanks for all the replies.

The Lazada link from Crossy was just the kind of thing I was looking at yesterday, but when I asked the Thai vendors, they seemed to think it would not be good enough.

Possibly something lost in the translation.

The two pin plug and cable that runs to the charger are just like any other standard Thai electrical appliance. So, I thought anything similar to extend it would be ok.

I would be grateful if someone could just clarify that I do not need a heavy duty cable.

I have just bought an electric three-wheeler and I’m very pleased with it.

My only complaint is the charger unit which, as usual, has a very short lead.

What sort of extension lead should I get?

It’s a normal flat pin Thai plug with what looks like perfectly normal cable.

See pics below.

7 minutes ago, Celsius said:

Ram 2000

Processor 3000

Graphics Card 3000

1tb ssd 1000

Motherboard 2000

 

Does it come with a monitor?

 

I think it is worth 10k, offer 8-9

 

Don't offer 5k it is lowballing

 

 

 

Already reduced from 12. Like I said, there are some extras. 

31 minutes ago, recom273 said:

I don’t know enough about graphics cards, I always buy onboard, but the 1050ti seems to be purchased for 3K now. Hardly worth removing and selling.

 

The mobo is 1500B new. 
 

I don’t think it’s worth 10K, is it?

Well, there are a few extras like expensive case, lots of fans and expensive power unit.

1 hour ago, JaiMaai said:

And then he'll need to buy another graphics card since the processer is an -F SKU...

Can you explain please?

My wife’s nephew is selling a desktop.

I’ve been thinking of buying a new one for some time. He has obviously used is for “gaming”

I do not play computer games.

At 10,000 Bht is it a good buy?

Or should I invest in a new machine?

Any advice gratefully received.

These are the specifications.

Thanks for these replies, unfortunately I'll only be there Thursday Friday Saturday.
Are there any local clinics I could pop into?

I have had a spot for some time which will not heal. I went to a local village doctor who said it was an allergy and gave me some cream.

It has not improved. I’m concerned it might be a carcinoma.

I shall be in Pattaya for a few days this week.

Can anybody suggest a reliable Doctor where I might get a second opinion?

48 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

Did you save the EMS receipt?  IIRC, that provides you with an "out" as it proves you submitted the report on time.  

 

You'd take the receipt with you to immigration when sorting things out in person.

 

 

Yes I did.
In any normal country that would be enough but.......

Anybody else had a problem with a 90 day report by post lately?

I’ve been doing it for 4 years without any previous problems. Usually sent back within a week.

I sent mine off on May 3 (due May 14) and am still waiting for reply.

Looking at the calendar it would appear that they have “worked” approximately 6 days since May 3.

I am assuming that if they have somehow mislaid it, it will be my fault.

Many thanks for these replies. It’s good to know that Rawai is still the place to go.

I’ll pass the information on.

A friend of mine (Vietnamese with Chinese boyfriend) is planning a short break in Phuket in July.  She knows I used to live there so asked me for advice on places to stay etc.

Trouble is, I haven’t lived there for 10 years. She wants to do some diving and eat good Thai food.

I recommended Rawai as a place to stay.

Is that still a good option?

What’s the best way to get from the airport to Rawai beach?

I’ll be grateful for any advice so that I can pass it on.