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38 minutes ago, xxeo said:

Went to the shop with the same problem. The guy there stopped it immediately with dialing *137.

No hashtag, #, ??

21 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Slightly off-topic, but if I post it on a previous thread that mentioned such things it might not get seen...

 

The bank statement needed for the one-year marriage extension, the one needed in addition to an up-to-date passbook and a letter from the bank confirming I have the account I claim to have - Would a screen shot print out of my on-line account suffice? I ask, as some have reported it taking up to five days to obtain if the account isn't held at the branch where you request such a statement. I've checked what is shown and the on-line account, surely, shows exactly what the bank would print out. I can do that covering the last six months of my Bangkok Bank account, and only two months is needed.

 

Or is that too simple and convenient?

Yes, that is correct.

Tried it... not accepted, 2 years ago. Phetchabun.

My last few 90-day reports, via online, takes 13-15 days to get approval. In June it was approved the day AFTER the official last day, That one took 15 days... (Phetchabun)

43 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

My wife is stuck in the U.K. she has also tried with no luck I enquired here in Thailand and due to her age 66 was given a quote of 87,000 baht for one year yet when the virus struck I managed to get one years insurance purely for Covid nothing else from a Thai insurance group for one year total cost 850 baht this covered me for both treatment and 2 million baht if I died from it . I am of the understanding that the insurance is only for treatment in a government hospital but to be honest I have been using government hospitals for 14 years and have no complaints .

It would be nice if you could name the Insurance company, where you payed only 850 B for a year...

On 6/21/2020 at 4:22 PM, bkk6060 said:

Oh really.

Just curious why you came in on Visa exempt if you have a retirement Visa?

If you read my scribblings, I came in on a visa exempt, then transferred in 800K to be able to convert my exempt to a retirement visa.

A year ago, I opened an account with K-bank in Phetchabon ( a branch at Tesco). I had NO visa, just visa-exempt stamp. They copied only the PP data page, I deposited 100K, they charged 600 Baht for the ATM. In/out in under 10 minutes. (I transfered in 800K a week later, for a retirement visa). 5 months ago, I opened a 2nd account (for daily expenses), same-same procedure, in/out in 10 minutes, still on visa-exempt.

9 minutes ago, TeaMonkey said:

It’s actually quite good. Especially ice cold after you have been out in the sun it’s very refreshing. And does no harm to take a break from alcohol now and then. I’ve started to mix this in with my alcohol fuelled days. 

Agree ! Tesco (in Phetchabun) stocks it, as well as most Mom & Pops. Tesco doesn't sell it during 'prohibition' hours - reasoning that is branded Heineken, go figure. It is also more expensive than normal beer...

On 12/30/2019 at 4:27 PM, ubonjoe said:

Nothing more than doing the report and paying a 2,000 baht fine for being late.

Last month I was 8 days late - 5,000.- fine, with reciept.

Was also told that when I do my 1-year extension (Non-O) end of January 2020, I need to have a new passport, as it expires December 2020, thus only has 11 months left on it...

32 minutes ago, Max69xl said:

You can only do the online report within the window 7-15 days prior to the "Due Date". Doing it in person then it's 15 days before and 7 days after the "Due Date". Do it 8 days after and they might fine you 2000 baht. 

Did my 90 8 days late, last Thursday, 5,000 fine... Was handed a brochure which clearly stated 5,000... Was also told I needed a new passport for my next extension, due end January, 2020, as my passport expires end of 2020, December ...

5 minutes ago, ThePioneer said:

No they are not

 

The most common last will and testament in Thailand is a last will in writing, dated at the time of making and signed by the testator in the presence of at least 2 witnesses who sign their names to certify the signature of the testator (section 1656 of the Civil and Commercial Code). It is not required that such a will is notarized or registered for it to be a valid legal will.

 

 

https://www.samuiforsale.com/family-law/forms-of-wills-under-thai-law.html

Correct, but if you lodge it with your local court, the will can not be contested. All in Thai, of course.

On 7/29/2019 at 10:04 PM, BananaBandit said:

Oh...my apologies.. I should have mentioned... Yes, I am seeking to enter Thailand on my second visa-exempt this year. 

 

Thailand allows 2 Visa exempt Land crossings PER YEAR.

Never ever use DHL-Thailand !!! iherb, a very large supplement company, has now totally stopped using DHL in Thailand.

Local Post, expedited is the way to go, IMHO.

OP states that he can own land.., to my knowledge this was changed quite some years ago - even with a Thai citizenship, a "former farang" can still not own land, as his parents where/are not Thai... Everything else is the same as a "real" Thai...

Thai Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, issues 10 year visas, 2 X 5 years, for long stay, 50+ years old.

You need 3M THB in a Thai bank account, Health Insurance issued in/for Thailand, min 300K cover. You will also need all the usual's, Police report, Health certificate.

All details at Thai Embassy in Sweden's website.

You can also get a 1-year Retirement visa, same procedures as at an Immi., in Thailand, except that you do not need to have 800K in a Thai bank account - you need to have the equivalent in a Swedish account, or proof of pension etc.

All details also at Thai Embassy in Sweden's website.

According to the rules... You (aka the Landlord) must report within 24 hours, of your arrival.

Vientiane Airport to any Hotel, GH, downtown, 6 $, for normal Taxi. The driver will try to take you to a Hotel/GH, that he recommends (commission...), just say you've already booked...

Before moving to Laos, 7 years ago, I worked in TH for 28 years, Although I have an MBA, i NEVER had to submit a copy...as the employer did not request it.

Larger bikes - 400 ++ cc, no problem anywhere (with the 'vehicle passport'). Smaller 125 cc etc, see previous poster. Also you need extra insurance for Laos, can be bought at the border, Lao side, plenty of Insurance companies with offices...

In another thread the "Investment Visas" are discussed:  

22 minutes ago, williamgeorgeallen said:

how are you going to own a house in thailand? you cant own the land under it, is it portable?

Yes, you can legally own the house, but not the land.

I would not overstay in Laos... The Police is not a problem, but Immigration, when leaving, is a Huge problem...

You can always get a 1-year business visa, with a work-permit - there are a lot of companies offering this service - all legal - except you don't really work, anywhere... Cost is from $ 400 - $600.- per year.

You can not get an MRTV, unless you have a Lao 1-year visa and workpermit + can show THB 200,000 in a bank account (can be Lao, Thai etc.)

Did an extension on a visa excempt, 10 days ago, at Chiangwattana. Total time: 23 minutes, including ques before opening... 0 questions, very friendly officers.

A LOT of items, Amazon USA, won't ship to TH. Books  and the like, no problem, and the pre-paid, Customs, estimate has always been refunded promptly.

In Vientiane, by far, the best day is to apply on a Friday; and pick-up on the following Monday.