hotandsticky

If you don't like Chiang Rai, and all it has to offer, don't bother with Buriram.

I would if I wanted to be in Cambodia. For those, settling for life in Buriram, it is nice to have the oasis of Siem Reap in closer range than Bangkok or Pattaya. It was fun running mini trips of 4 days to Siem Reap, probably averaged 2 visits a month over a 3 year period.

I asked about an umbilical hernia op about 4 years ago and Sheryl advised one of the larger hospitals because they would be better equipped to deal with any unexpected problems. I lived not too far from Nang Rong and was considering Surin. Bangkok Korat hospital was recommended. The service was excellent and it cost me 205,000 Baht. Unfortunately, the repair didn't work and I went back to the UK for NHS surgery.

Less than 3 hours to Siem Reap.....

Same if outside banking hours......try it at a weekend.....6 seconds.

Banking hours make no difference. It took 6 seconds last Sunday

You cannot bequeath what you don't own. A Will does not need to be specific - it can refer to "all my assets" etc

5 months and 8 days. Application forwarded to UKVI on 19 May, processed visa application received at UKVAC on 26 October. 160 days. No idea about impending increases. From: https://ukvisa.blog/2022/02/03/uk-visas-for-thai-nationals/ PROCESSING TIME The UK visa processing time service standard for non-settlement applications (such as visit, study, work) from Thailand is usually within 3-weeks. Since March 2022 due to Ukraine Scheme, the processing time has increased to 5-6 weeks. To fast track visit, study, or work visa applications within 5 working days from Thailand, UKVI has resumed the priority service. The priority visa UK fees in Thailand are $314. UK visa processing time service standard for settlement applications (such as spouse, partner, join family) from Thailand is 12-weeks or 60 working days. Since March 2022 due to Ukraine Scheme, the settlement visa processing time has increased to 24 weeks. Moreover, the 6-week priority settlement visa service has remained suspended.

Are you asking for a friend......or, does it really matter ? ????

...or have access via ATM card or internet banking - but that has been covered in other threads.

It would help if you clarified the 2 months requirement prior to application....... unless anything else wasn't quite correct....????

I have 2 plastic hawks acquired from a garden centre......seems to work

Take the advice given. You have already come across more hassle than you expected. I don't know anyone who has been asked to prove their retirement status.

The agent....

With all due respect it is not smart to compare Buriram with Phuket - especially after dark. Frankly, I would take Buriram over Phuket. Partly because I dislike Phuket and secondly - I know where to go at night in Buriram.

Nor mine (which I hope will be a few more............????)

Please post the part of the Civil and Commercial Code that evidences this illegality. Even better post evidence of one, just one, case that has been brought against the perpetrators of such "illegal acts". Before you go off on a wild goose chase, remember that the IO has ABSOLUTE power to approve retirement extension. Just because it is corrupt does not make it illegal.

Nobody loses money...........................it is corruption. "Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense which is undertaken by a person or an organization which is entrusted in a position of authority" "What does scam mean? A scam is a deceptive scheme or trick used to cheat someone out of something, especially money. Scam is also a verb meaning to cheat someone in such a way".

It would be unusual to take a Farang as guarantor - good luck enforcing that (and Pumpuynarak is not daft enough to sign as guarantor) ..........................usually another family member, preferably a teacher or government worker.

It is not a scam - it is corruption.

That is not a mortgage, it is pawn-broking. The only identified source of primary repayment is you - and you don't count.

Nor marriage.

Hmmm....unfortunately, nothing about retirement or marriage extensions.

Have regularly used them regularly, especially for Schengen requirements. Easy online application process. https://www.msig-thai.com/en/personal-insurance/travel-easy-worldwide

This is an interesting development. Would you mind starting a new thread - and/or provide a link to what you read.