dick turpin

Currently taking about 10 weeks. You will get an appointment a couple of weeks in advance

of your requested dates, it is not an interview just a document check. Not sure what your

90-day report has got to do with this, you still retain your old passport intact, which is not

cut until you collect your new passport.

This link may help explain the process, but you need to check for latest opening times etc

https://www.richardbarrow.com/2019/06/a-quick-guide-to-renewing-your-british-passport-in-bangkok/

https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/overseas/information/thailand/renew/adult

Christmas......

Folk may find this walk-thru guide by Richard Barrow useful, although a couple of years old

it explains the general process, will still need to check current VFS operating hours

www.richardbarrow.com/2019/06/a-quick-guide-to-renewing-your-british-passport-in-bangkok/

2 hours ago, Eff1n2ret said:

The current extension stamp in your passport is sufficient to establish that you are legally in Thailand. They don't need to know your address, they're not going to post anything direct to you. Read the requirements stated on the application form.

Wrong, wrong and wrong

23 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Siamburi's at the top end of Soi Khao Talo has just had a fresh delivery of Warburton's crumpets. The locally produced versions don't have the right dough structure to work well as a crumpet, the butter must be able to soak through completely. I love a toasted crumpet with lashings of butter and a spoonful of honey ro strawberry jam. BTW, Siamburi's also has NZ salted butter on sale very cheap, ideal to go with a crumpet.

 

Got a horrible feeling am going to start a run on crumpets before I even get there.

Thanks for the response guys, hoping for an outlet with a more central location

as staying at the Dolphin end of Beach Road, but Siamburys seems the best bet. 

Indeed, used to get from Villa, but no longer seem to stock. 

Heading to the big city next week, looking for a farang foodie shop 

that sells crumpets, heads-up on the location would be appreciated. 

4 hours ago, jesimps said:

Get a slip from the passport place to hand in on the way out, so you get free parking.

My Missus didn't tell me she had parked-up in Trendy while she waited for me so was

unable to avail of such free booty.....that's another 50 baht I'll never get back. 

Yes, still have a pay car park in Trendy Building, but if you have 

appointment you should be done with in 20 minutes or so.

Thanks for your input. They are a fairly straight-up bunch of folk at Korat.

My issue is that it requires a three hour roundtrip, so am pretty paranoid 

about having the right docs to hand.

If memory serves, VFS issues a DHL tracking reference number,

but it is only for the inbound dispatch to the UK

Anyone done a recent transfer of stamps to a new passport at Korat IMO.

Particularly want to know if they want bank statement, which seems to be 

the case at some offices...    thanks.

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Hopefully they open pubs/bars in Pattaya soon. I saw loads of "Pattaya looking" types in Bangkok last weekend. I think we are being invaded. There will be rows of Pattaya plated Fortuners jamming up Soi 4 soon, bringing their unvaccinated brethren with them, Chang vests, cargo shorts and all. Sunburnt shaved heads everywhere. Please lord, open a few bars down there - this has to stop ????.

Loads of "Pattaya looking" types.......I like it.

.........And in other totally unrelated news airlines cancel 80 percent of their landing slots at Swampy for the next six months.

Any input on how Korat IMO plays this........bank statements etc.

Renewed my UK passport last week told to expect a 10 week turnround.

6 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Since they say you got 24 hours to respond to any booking me too, including checking my Spam folder.

Word is you will get it by SMS

A coup and a run on the baht, that's the last thing we want to see....hmm

51 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Same here... though queue number is nearly 900k so I wonder if it gets called up in 2021...

http://www.thailandintervac.com 

Just managed to register.........given due date of Jan 1, 1970....am well sorted.

Try checking with Qatar Airways.

Korat ain't by the seaside, so diddly squat chance of getting extra doses.