DGS1244

I find it strange that the British Embassy issued a statement of income which included 'casual work income' normally it has to be a guaranteed regular income such as pension, rental income etc.

Now you know why I only use these machines when the bank is open. At least then you can report it to the bank and normally they will come and open the machine as they have control over it directly and it is their responsibility not some remote call centre.

1 minute ago, tonray said:

he meant "make a bet' not "pay a check"

Agreed more like it.

"His cheque would bounce"  since when has Kasikorn been issuing cheques for deposit accounts. Suggest you learn how to manage your finances a bit better.

Normally they class the year of birth as 1, hence one year younger than they say,

If you live here and visit a few bars then you must set your own guidelines, as they say been there, done it and hopefully learnt. Now I refuse to buy a 'lady drink' if it is the usual cold tea or coke, instead I will buy a normal drink, Sang Som, beer etc. on a one to one ratio i.e. one lady drink for every one I have, and strictly no 'shots'. Then give the lady a direct tip at the end of the evening. Also check the 'bin' for each order and if not sure of the bar then initial it. At the end only pay for those initialed, I have frequently, particularly in certain Bangkok areas, had to remove a few that had been slipped in, not unusual. Once the 'lady' / bar understand what you will and won't agree to then they normally accept it and there and few problems. 

Stamp not needed. I can fly back to UK and out again, no stamp.

Use a good broker and insure with a foreign company such as AIG at least then you know you will have cover.

One reason for cancelled insurance is if the rider was not wearing a helmet or no licence in home country. You need to read the small print. The 'compulsory' cover is very limited on motorcycles.

2.5 weight in Baht at today's price abut 50,000 baht

Lum Lum at Meachoke Plaza, Sansai one of the best as has been said already.

50 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Any idea what a colonoscopy should cost at a private hospital?

Around 20,000 Thai Baht.

Go to hospital for  a check up, I too ( almost same age) had a similar problem a couple of years ago and it turn out to be the beginning of major surgery and chemo, at your age don't risk it.

You clean the wound first with copious amounts of sterile water, can be a saline solution. Then apply bentadine or another antiseptic. You don't use bentadine for cleaning, most good pharmacies sell bottles of sterile water for cleaning.

3 hours ago, DGS1244 said:

I Live in Chiang Mai and registered my second hand car earlier this year. I needed a Residents certificate from Immigration, the car's blue book and copy of Passport. You then take the car to the local ministry centre near the airport where they check the VIN Number and then you apply for the change of ownership. All done in the same complex.

It says that his friend lives in Chiang MAI, hence my advice.

I Live in Chiang Mai and registered my second hand car earlier this year. I needed a Residents certificate from Immigration, the car's blue book and copy of Passport. You then take the car to the local ministry centre near the airport where they check the VIN Number and then you apply for the change of ownership. All done in the same complex.

If you have work permit no problem.

If you are out of the UK for more than 3 months then you are suppose to surrender your UK licence which you need to obtain an International Driving Permit. And yes they can find out, they knew I was out of the UK for more than 3 months from information supplied from the UK Immigration department. 

Try Global stores they have a range of great BBQ s, various sizes and better than using oil drums.

Where does it say you can report up to 7 days late WITH NO PENALTY? As I understand it you can report up to 7 days late and be fined, after 7 days it becomes more serious and you can then loose any visas etc.

6 hours ago, golden farang said:

 

Yes maybe they open them when they didnt check farangs much like nowdays. Last time i ask from bank in Bangkok they said straight no and did not even bother ask anything from me. They should put sign outside No farangs allowed! But let us know if they give finance for car i think not.

 

Opened bank accounts in two Thai banks with absolutely no problem, just passport. I have no work permit and no Thai wife only Retirement extension. Both banks are no problem with asking for advice etc. and are quite happy to arrange insurances etc. for me.

I recently purchased a car without any Blue book all I needed was a certificate of residence from Immigration to register the car in my name.

AIG no problem, used them very recently and I am over 71.

Simple answer DON'T, will not bode well in Thailand. I would suggest dome 90 % fail and loose money.

You can store fresh blood for only around 2 weeks, then is cannot be used. If you freeze it the cells breakdown and it is good for turning into makeup and little else. Hence blood banks keep list of people with rare blood groups who can be called upon when needed, Surplus fresh blood is normally treated and the serum extracted for transfusions, The waste cells normally being used for research etc.