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Good grief - what a disaster. Thnxs for reply - have a good Christmas.

Ref 'Then there was that incident that led to the booze ban' - what was that? First I was aware was when they lifted the single Can of beer I had ready to take onboard - that was at Platform entry - you could see they were delighted - a Free Beer.

Hi Bungl00, Giving Hainan Air a try this time - via Peking. Saw flights from Don Mueang - anyone know best way to get from Suvernabhumi- Don Mueang ? Never did before always dirext from Suvernabhumi. Rgds

Hi Scouse, I take your point - as I spent over 40 years in IT - start 1960s - Software / Programming - built successful Software House over 10+ years - sold out - now in 80s - wander the world - so if you permit - I will lump for 'most adventurous ' Have a good Christmas one and all. - ;0)).

Hi Lord Adder, Thnxs for reply - with your link I just managed to get a couple of Upper berths on Jan 1- they were going like Hotcakes after the site refused 2 of my cards (why ?will never know as both Thai Banks) thought it was 'blown' but finally success. Each time a refusal had to go around the entire loop - finally at least same carriage - not together - but better than an overnight Coach after an overngiht flight. With Hualamphong and 12GO just over the road - plus Shower at station - perfect - but at least Krung Thep appears directly on trains from Suvanrbhunmi with only one change. Hey Ho. So once again my thnxs & best rgds You are right Hank - sold out!

Been away 3 years now - first trip back. Always purchased train tickets in advance with 12GO - pickup when I got to Bangkok. Seems they are not offering train tickets at moment. Want to buy in advance can anyone advise please. Best Rgds to All

Hi DrJack, Sorry about that - I apologise - bit like a Doctors prescription - almost unreadable. But thnxs for reply and Compliments of Season. Best Rgds

Hi, Thnxs reply. Cost is indicated as only 16$ - had problem many years ago at UK Depart - 'check in' was concerned that Depart/Return was maybe 4 to 5 months between. At the time I had my Retirement Visa stamp indicating I could stay 12 months so all OK - they let me through. But this time - travelling Tourist Visa 30 days - concerned if I buy ticket showing more than 30 days for a Return. Possibly may decide to stay on and go for a Retirement Visa once more - necessary funds are there since many years. Best Rgds

Hi Everyone, Looking for a return to Thailand after being stranded in Europe (Covid) - long story - finally hoping to make it back. Does anyone have any experience ref ONEWAYFLY >> 'Quickly Book a Legit Flight Reservation' Is their paperwork acceptable at Airport arrivals / entry etc. I previously had a Retirement Visa for a number of years and may try to pick up on that again - but want to stay flexible ref travel planning. Hope to hear from anyone with 'the knowledge'. Best Rgds.

Hi, Spent yesterday getting up to speed on eSIM - great idea - only problem appears to be that although purchased from new maybe only 2 months ago - True-H say my Samsung A22 is not suitable for eSIM - message on their site when loggedIn. Not at all happpy with that - researching further. Bst Rgds & thnxs

Good stuff - thank you & Happy New Year to one and All.

Hi Everyone, I have a True-H SIM in a Smart Phone - I need to get it recognised in UK for Internet Access. It is set for 'Roaming'- used for a few years now - I receive Thai txts etc. wherever. I have purchased a WEB bundle for the SIM twice - through my Account with TRUE H. But despite that no Internet Access but the 'Bundle Credit' disappears PDQ - so it is going somewhere. In UK I use WiFi - but for what I need to access I am informed I need to switch off WiFi and use Cellular for a short period. I know that True-H uses Vodafone in UK - so it seems to me it should be possible - I appreciate it might be 'expensive'. I use a Samsung A22. Completely 'Unlocked' etc. Anyone done this sort of thing previously? I think I probably need to set up some technical data in the Smart ref Best Rgds

Hi, Your summary is exactly correct.. From what has been stated above it would seem to be that a Visa run at the 45 day mark will be involved - long time since had to do one of those - I got lazy. ;o)) But thnxs to all responses - like to be 'organised. Use this opportunity to wish one and all a Happy New Year - heres hoping.

Hi All, Prior to Covid my wife and I both had 12 Month Visa Purpose Retirement on basis of Funds in Thai Banks - based in Chiang Mai. Funds are still there and have been continually. I want to visit Thailand to deal with some points that may need more than the present 45 day Waiver. Can we enter early coming January and organise simply for a 90 extension with intention to be leaving at end of that period. Reasoning is that we would return circa September to try for the 12 Month Visa Purpose Retirement once more - so that renewal always comes December time - every year. Timing fits with visits to families etc. Best Regards and good Christmas to one and all.

I'd say that covers it all pretty much. I got myself stuck here for Covid 'interlude' - can't believe how 'mentality' has changed so much past 20 years or so. Best Rgds Rgds

Hi Dr Jack54 Understand your comment but there was a reasoning behind the FCA. 2 pensions arriving each month converting automatically to Baht - hence a Surfeit. Problem at moment is that Bank will not convert the FCA to Baht unless I am physically in the Bank with Passbook in hand. If I have to wait until I am there to do that and it meant a further 3 months until I could go ahead with all the paperwork - bit of a disaster in the planning. Just trying to make sure of all - as far as is possible. Best Rgds.

Hi ubonjoe, Thnxs for reply - all understood. I just added your above TxT to my 'Getting There' Notes File. Other points - For 'waiver' arrival - use TM87 - for 90 day stay 'non-o visa' - correct? - Is 'immigration division headquarter' for Chiang Mai the Office out by Airport?. - is a mix of currency OK for the 800K - always has been for us until now - the Bank produced a letter showing total Baht valuation. Everything everywhere seems to be on the 'change' - so checking all. Best Rgds.

Hi All, Several have mentioned that to move from 45(30) day entry to 90 days extension TM87 paperwork is sent to Bangkok for approval - so circa 21 days. Makes it all a bit 'tight' so would like to make sure no slip ups. Both wife and myself have continually kept more than sufficient Bank balances in Thailand - more than 10 years now. Balances are kept in Thai Baht and in a Foreign Curreny Account ( Sterling). In the past each year prior to the annual 'trek' to Immi Offices for our '12 months 'Purpose Retirement' our Thai Bank has always supplied a signed letter confirming the total Balance value in Thai Baht - but with detail of the Sterling Balance and the current conversion rate. This has always been the case for all past years and never queried. But in view of the current 'Approval' proceedure - does anybody know if the above will pass 'muster'? Best Rgds

HI, Yup - Chiang Mai . Tallish chap - appeared to be able to 'boss' others about - showing them how it all should be done etc.

THnxs - got that.

Hi BritTim, Funds have been in a Thai Bank Accounts - myself and wife - seperate - for all of 10 years - kept at circa 1Mil each. There was a bit of a situation right at the start as I transferred for both my wife and myself in one tranche and then moved funds to her account. Made sense - only way with Pension Company but also cut transfer costs. Apparently by doing that it could have been considered as an 'internal' transfer to wife and queried but it never was. Reason I write now is to ask does anyone know what is checked in BKK for the Non O 90 days. I am recently nervous ref all this checking as we have had a hell of a time in UK first few months stranded. No UK Bank Account on arrival but needed for certain payments. Pensions are UK based - 'dues' paid in UK - all necessary documentation to prove - theoretically no problems being in UK. Nevertheless great difficulty with UK Banks to get an Account - all said a 'no show' on their Credit Checking. We discoverd Credit Checking Agencies only look at UK transactions - 'chicken and egg'! Finally wife who is French managed - myself a Brit - once operating a UK Company in good standing - much longer - all a joke. I would give a word of advice to anyone - even if a nuisance - do not let that UK Account go. Hold it tight as you can. I always considered the UK as 'super international' - no longer - all very parochial. I worked all over Europe previously never these problems. Best Rgds.

Hi again, They were always impeccably behaved with us - only once did an Official make us run back to the Bank again as our Bank Letter was from the day previous and not that of our Immi visit.

Good info - thnxs - that suites just fine.