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Plenty of info online. Just Google Real Estate Agents Chiang Mai.

You could try here.

http://lannaclassiccars.com/

1 hour ago, Eff1n2ret said:

But we are discussing here payments to the British Embassy in Bangkok, i.e. a local transaction for a local service, not payments to the UK Passport Office in Blighty, for whom the people at Trendy Towers just collect and transmit the paperwork.

Yes its a local transaction in terms of geography but an international one for payment by CC. GBP52.00 total.

Credit Card  Payment will be taken in GBP (UK debit/credit card and Thai credit card are accepted) Complete the Credit Card Authorisation Form 

18 minutes ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

ha..... now we being progressive.?........ an online transfer is simple, immediate and cost effective - no paper handling and a minion simply has to check their nominated bank account to cross reference the payment...... date of birth and first 4 letters of surname should work..

This is the reply I received from HMPO ref credit card payment for new passport. The criteria is that the 'card' is valid for international use. Last month I used a VISA CREDIT card to pay for a new passport. The card was issued by Bangkok Bank. The issuing bank is not the determining factor it is that the credit card (Visa/Mastercard) is accepted for international transactions.

On Jun 2, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Bangkok HMPO <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Sir/Madam ,

Normally Thai Credit card that can buy something via internet will can use for pay for passport but If you make sure the card's holder should contact Bank that the card can use for international transection or not.

Best wishes,
HMPO Bangkok Officer
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Yes Agent was ATV.

This is just for information to those that may find it helpful.

Old Passport presented to Visa Agent on 9th May. Their charge for renewal service ฿5,500.

New Passport paid for by completing UK CC form using Bangkok Bank Visa Card. Cost for 38 page PP ฿4,900.8

New PP now available (5th June) for collection at CM Visa Agents office.

I have lived there for 5 years. There may be better places but I don't know where?

Guessing the police were hoping they'd commit suicide in prison, or at least wished for a fast-track trial. Tough on them and I hope it all comes out and destroys careers and KT tourism (until it's thoroughly cleansed).

I see Mr Kent's name mentioned again. Why? And why is he still ambassador even?

I bet the British bobbies are relishing working with the Thai police. I hope they are familiar with this place as it'll be easy to run them around if not. They'd be better off being chaperoned by the army. RTP should take a backseat or, better still, get out of the car!

If the British Police play their cards right they could have a brand new Mercedes waiting for them when they get home.

Probably that nice Police Colonel the head of Koh Phangan police would let them borrow his if they wanted a test drive first?

Thailand has steel companies. Funny imports of such heavy material is cheaper. Did I niss something?

Thailand does not have the capability to produce the quality of steel for automotive (car body) applications.

"People like to go on holiday to a place where they feel they are appreciated,"

Such as Thailand for example?

Anyone know if there is a shop in CM where I might be able to have a car CD auto changer repaired?

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Aviation expert on BBC said you have to go out of the way to turn of both transponders. It's not just a flick of a switch, but a complicated procedure.

Hi,

This is not true. The transponder takes one second to turn off. Very straightforward and in no way complicated.

I had a play around with the altitude switch whilst on the ground today to see if could replicate the spinning of the switch to 29500ft from the cruise altitude of 35000ft. I did it ten times and did not get anywhere near the figure mentioned.

Eastbound traffic flight level of 29000ft, westbound flight level of 30000ft. An intermediate altitude would therefore make sense to avoid a collision and with the transponder being off it would not generate a traffic indication on the other aircrafts navigation display, thus avoiding detection whilst dark.

45000ft is virtually the maximum altitude of the 777, but to get to that altitude it needs to be fairly light weight to achieve that.

So you say they had to loose weight before going there


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Hi,

You could allow the speed to build up and then zoom climb towards that height but it would not be pretty. The aircraft will loose energy pretty fast. Sustained flight at the level would only be possible at light weights in the region of 160 tons. Max alt is exactly 43100ft for the 777.

What puzzles me including the fact that its not received much comment is the action or more the lack of it of the Royal Malaysian Air force. Consider the scenario you are a air force radar operator and pick up an unidentified aircraft heading toward your country at an altitude of 45,000ft. So as civil aircraft don't theoretically fly this high I would expect the conclusion to be well if its not civil it must be military. The aircraft is then tracked dropping to about 23,000ft not exactly a normal maneuver. But neither the first or the second prompt the RMA to send a fighter to investigate? Why? I think that the extreme altitude and the subsequent 20,000ft loss in altitude was the flight crew, or at least one of them trying to attract some attention in the only way they could? Didn't work though did it?

"Normally, as a Thai citizen I'd go for the duty free thing for living outside of Thailand for a year, but because I've been buzzing back and forth between Aus and Thailand I'm not counting on qualifying for it."

We were caught for duty because my wife (Thai) had managed to lose her passport (not in Phuket!) and get a replacement just a few months before we shipped, this gave customs an excuse to charge under the 12 months rule.

Our shipment size was probably similar to yours.

The duty to pay options were: -

THB32,000 with receipt.

THB20,000 with no receipt.

Just been reading some comments from Interpol ref their passport data base. A few interesting points made: -

1. It is countries not airlines that have access to the data, so any detection of dodgy passports would only be likely at passport control. Not at airline check in counters unless glaringly obvious.

2. Few of the 190 (iInterpol) counties use the Interpol data base to check for stolen passports. Some don't even have the capability.

3. There are more than 800 million searches of the data base each year which yield about 60,000 anomalies (stolen, lost, or questionable). But more than half are done by just 3 countries. USA 250M; UK 120M; UAE 50M.

According to the Malaysian Immigration Chief both men entered Malaysia on 28th of Feb. One from Phuket, doesn't say about the second. He also says that both had onward tickets for Europe. However according to a CNN report the tickets from Grand Horizon Pattaya (KL- Beijing - Amsterdam) were not bought until 6th March two days before the flight?

Curious?

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Finally they understand, problem is there is no real desire to fix it. It is not a maybe, investment will certainly go elsewhere unless things dramatically change.

Vietnam is open arms saying yes to all proposals from foreign companies for investment. They are investing and growing,, they already took advantage of the shambles that is the rice pledging scheme in Thailand and overtook Thailand in exports, they will be more then happy to take a chunk of Japanese and foreign investment.

It will be a very harsh lesson for Thailand but I fear it will take a big downturn before anything actually happens and by then its too late.

Once again the poorer people suffer, just like the rice farmers.

Indonesia will welcome the likes of Toyota with open arms.

Toyota have been manufacturing in Indonesia for quite a few years. Although you are correct Indonesia is now (and has been for a year or two?) the favored country in SEA for overseas investment. And why not almost 4 times the population of Thailand, and very rich in natural resources. I think that Thailand peaked around 2010/11 as a prime investment choice for OI's. It will not recover there will still be some moderate investment in the future but thats about it?

Why don't you search online for reviews/road tests for pick ups. Thats what I did 18 months ago when I was looking to buy. From what I remember the Ranger was credited with having the best ride followed by the BT-50 which was a bit firmer. I then went to physically have a look at Ford, Mazda, Toyota and Chevy all 4D. Chevy drove OK but I thought was a bit small inside. Toyota also OK but my overall preference was either the Ford or Mazda. At that time it was 6 months wait list for the Ford and 4 months (may be?) for the Mazda. But was lucky and through an influential friend got the Mazda within 6 weeks. Have to say so far can't fault it?

Well you are right it is cheap which raises the question why? One option would be to have it inspected.

It does seem that it is the perception in Thailand that Audi are expensive to maintain. True or not.......I don't know?

I few weeks ago I was looking for an old S4 or S6 circa late 90's and was given the same information that an Audi is expensive to maintain (not just an old one) . This came from someone in Bangkok who is in the motor trade. I was told much better to look for a BMW 5 series. This is the exact opposite to Europe where Audi maintenance costs are lower than BMW or Benz although not significantly. I can only suppose that this is something peculiar to Thailand?

Despite what others may tell you as a marque there are no 'bad' pickups produced in Thailand. That obviously is not the case when comparing individual vehicles. The use and abuse factor.

Currently at the top of the heap are the Ford Ranger/Mazda BT50 as they are an all new design as of about 2-3 years ago. At the moment the others are playing 'catchup.' And for the usage you describe which is essentially passenger transport likely to be the best choice. I think they have the best ride and best cabin space? You don't need 4WD, you don't need the 3.0L. The 2.2L has bags of power and the 6 speed auto box is a dream.

Ultimately at the end of the day it all depends on your budget if you are in the market for something 2-3 years old prefer the Ford or the Mazda. If it has to be older than that then probably Toyota. But as always it depends upon the particular vehicles you are looking at?

Bangsar is quite close to the Eastin say 10 mins by taxi. It has a good selection of bars and restaurants which may suit? Alternative is Sri Hartamas/Mont Kiara which is just a bit further.

The simple answer to your question is yes you can.

I am on a Retirement Visa and have a Visa card from BKK Bank. The credit limit is THB250,000 which is secured by a similar amount deposited in a fixed account which does pay interest. Can't remember precisely what the interest rate was/is? One of the main reasons for my getting the card was that in the event of a medical emergency I had the 'instant' means to pay for initial treatment.

Can anyone recommend a competent auto shop for general BMW car service and maintenance around CM other than Barcelona Motors?

I also went to get my 1 year retirement visa extension today (Chiang Mai) but I used an agent. Not sure if I'm allowed to name the Company so will just say their offices are in Chiang Mai Land Rd. First I drove to the Agents office waited about 10 mins and was then told they are now ready for you at Immigration. One of the staff drove me down to the Immigration offices and told me that another of the staff was waiting for me in the coffee shop. Went into the coffe shop saw the girl waiting and sat down at her table. She spoke to me but didn't hear what she said. Asked her to repeat, this was what she said. "They have just called your name, please go to the middle counters" As I walked in I could see a lady officer holding up my passport she then proceeded to show me the visa page and said "Your visa is extended until 19th Aug 2014" and gave me the passport. That was it done. Worried now that I will wake up and find out its a dream?

May be I can clarify some of the misconceptions ref SS.

Metallurgically there are 3 types of SS classified by their metallurgical structure: - Austenitic; Ferritic; & Martensitic. Only Austenitic SS is non magnetic at normal ambient temps.

All SS corrode (rust) and the very the principle of corrossion resistant SS depends on it. The important element in the corrosion resistant grades is chromium. The minimum content to impart corrosion resistance is about 11%. This the chromium in the surface layer of the steel combines with oxygen to form chromium oxide Cr2O3 in other words it rusts. The surface layer of the SS therefor consists of a layer of chromium oxide which by forming a passive protective layer inhibits further corrosion. That is the basis for corrosion resistant SS and while it works very well it is not perfect. There are a number of catergories (8?) for different types of corrosive attack on SS the most obvious being physical damage to the surface layer. Whatever the form of the attack the protective layer then has to reform (re-rust) obviously this cannot go on forever. So repeated attack will eventually result in complete destruction.