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8 hours ago, andre47 said:

''Even those who had already bought units were unable to continue with payments due to problems in transferring funds as they couldn't get to Thailand. ''

Why cannot transfer funds?

Illegal money sits in a foreign account they can't access as they can't get there. Singapore? If you transfer you leave a trail. You take the money and pay it personally into developer account.

9 hours ago, JusticeGB said:

How can you test the covid19 vaccine in a country with apparently no covid19 virus infections?

They hire Burmese?

4 hours ago, Na Fan said:

Its also possible that the exchange rate isnt what youd expect and thus it goes over limit.

it can easily be that ATM was near empty and did not have the amount you requested. Happened to me in the past.

Gives this confusing msg. 

12 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Expect there was a computer glitch - if ATM can not confirm account balance believe that sign will come up.  Have not used foreign cards for several decades however.  It used to be a rare issue when I did use cards and believe cards had a smaller amount they can issue without approval destination bank approval.

 

There have been Thai banking issues this week however as government old age payments were not made to accounts outside of Bangkok and one other area on day 10.

 

There have also been major computer ransomware attacks this week.

Attacks On hospital data bases.

2 hours ago, Benitostacos said:

 

Sorry to hear about your situation. Some IO's can be a real pain in the ass. Hope everything works out for you.

Why can't Brits go home?

On 9/11/2020 at 1:47 PM, faraday said:

Out of interest, how many British people are in Thai prison?

Quite a few. BWG ladies do monthly visits. 

On 8/18/2020 at 4:58 PM, philba said:

Surely if you've gone to the trouble and expense of notarising a statement of income, why would you not just give it straight to Immigration ?

I doubt the embassy would confirm somebody else' confirmation. You can only confirm something you established yourself.

3 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

In what circumstances would the British Embassy issue this letter? I mean if you have a medical certificate you can just take that straight to immigration without the need of the embassy letter. And as plenty of flights are currently leaving for the UK I can't see any other reason for them issuing a letter.

UK is not closed. Almost anybody can fly in. 

3 hours ago, Boomer6969 said:

You are out of you mind, why would you come to a country where a minor misdemeanour, such as handling a sea slug, gets you into jail for weeks, to be deported and separated from your family. This is a fact and a reflection of the pervasive xenophobia against westerners in Thailand. We aren't missed here, our money is, and only by a 

No problem just don't do what is forbidden.

10 hours ago, 2long said:

No news on the reason to leave or the future of that Scottish fella (Brian), then?

These guys get moved on after a certain period. No reason needed. 

On 9/9/2020 at 11:15 AM, ukrules said:

Anyone who's considering moving to Thailand (living in Thailand / move to Thailand) in the future should read all about this.

This isn't new. 

9 hours ago, ezzra said:

What? a dozen Arab embassies and consulates in Thailand and non would offer an assistant? so much for arab brotherly love...

Depends which group you belong to: Sunni or Shiite

9 hours ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

is healthcare not free for thais ?

It says in the article that she sees a doctor for her diabetes meds. She could have gotten help from there?

6 hours ago, AbeNormal said:

I think the locals just told Mr Pipat and his TAT where to go

 

or

 

Think again before using Phuket as an experiment

 

As for Pattaya, recently there are "NEW' tourists wondering around the city from S'Korea, how did they get in ?. very easy to spot with their selfie sticks, they stand out like big red nose, who facilitated their arival ?

 

some think I am incorrect, I can assure them I am not

Elite visa subscribers

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

This seems like an excessive and unneeded "benefit" that has been added on just to jack up the price. I realize that the pandemic has probably caused disruptions in air cargo operations, but the coverage amount for this looks to be more than ten times as high as what these services would have cost in normal times - and I have yet to meet a tourist who asks prior to a holiday, "but how will I pay for my funeral?" 

Your family back home be happy not having to worry. 

49 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not many embassies and official consulates are issuing them. Some honorary consulates can still issue them.

The UK and few others in Europe are issuing them.

You can appply at any consulate in your country of residence but permission to issue this visa comes from the embassy. Plus I need to show equivalent of 800.000 Thb in a bank a/c. My last visa was Nov 2019. 

11 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I sure hope this announcement is spread far and wide.  It has been out for quite along time already, so I will unfortunately not feel to bad for those that wait until the final week, and start to squeal "We did not know, or we did not have enough time".  I do feel for those on the Non O ME visa's who were not able to get out and back in every 90 days to keep the Visa active, and I do understand why many with families went this route because of there jobs and such.  I have always wondered why the Non Imm O-A ME Visa and the Non Imm O ME visa were not treated the same with 90 day reporting's and a 1 year stay granted.  Must have been a reason way back when they made the rules.  I know that the O_A I am on is for retirement, and the O is for visiting family, but if over 55 and still working somewhere outside of Thailand the O is best for them.  Should be some continuity, but then I am sure many are under the age and work abroad, in the oil industry, or work as digital nomads.  In reality there should be a way to go to immigration every 90 days on those O visas and extend for another 90 days, instead of every 60 days to get a 30 day extension, and then having to bounce out and then back in.  Maybe it was all about the money.  When I first came here many many years ago I was on a 30 day, which I would fly out and then back in and renew on arrival.  When I married, and because I was under the age and still working in the US I went the Non Imm O ME route, then finally an extension of stay based on the Non Imm O until that was no longer good for me, Then to my current Non Imm O-A ME, which will now be turned into an extension when it expires because I can not fly out and back in to add another year to it.  So many different rules, that staying up to speed can be hard for someone who never takes the time to learn the rules and get the true information from others such as Ubon Joe, Peter Denis and the others. I wish everyone the best in the upcoming days.

Btw, nonimm O ME is 90 days ext. , not 60.

7 hours ago, CorpusChristie said:

Could have gotton a 3 month volunteer visa for 3 months for 18 K

You can for now still go to any EU country. Some require quarantine, some don't. But you need medical insurance.

On 9/5/2020 at 11:30 AM, darrendsd said:

Emailed them on Thursday - the link that Joe has provided says people would receive a auto reply but nothing

 

Interesting that the link says The British Embassy will not be issuing a visa extension letter to British Nationals here on short-term visas who can travel to their country of residence.

 

I wrote in the email that I have not lived in the UK for nearly 15 years and would have no where to live if I had to go back - also stated that I had concerns about my health if I did have to return

 

Here at the mo on a ED Visa (now expired) 

 

Be interesting to see if they issue me a letter

 

 

You were for 15 yrs on ED visa? 

1 hour ago, DaveCW said:

This is shocking - The embassy also has a Military Attach attached to it - I had dealings a couple of years ago (Minor matter) and had swift response, with the issue settled quickly. The Lt Col and Warrant seemed ok at least. These guys are there not just as Military liaison for joint exercises, training etc, but also have a remit when it comes to military trade matters.

 

I hope it all turns out well for the lad and his family.

 

Never heard of an international ambulance service?  This is also something that may be covered by travel insurance.

The chap has been in Thailand for longer than travel insurance would cover. Thailand closed borders a few months ago. He surely wasn't a holidaymaker. 

4 minutes ago, DaveCW said:

This is shocking - The embassy also has a Military Attach attached to it - I had dealings a couple of years ago (Minor matter) and had swift response, with the issue settled quickly. The Lt Col and Warrant seemed ok at least. These guys are there not just as Military liaison for joint exercises, training etc, but also have a remit when it comes to military trade matters.

 

I hope it all turns out well for the lad and his family.

 

Never heard of an international ambulance service?  This is also something that may be covered by travel insurance.

They call it medical evacuation flight. 

8 hours ago, FlyingThai said:

What kind of flight is someone supposed to take who is paralyzed after a stroke and just had a part of his skull removed?

He may not be stable enough to fly. His doctors need to allow him to travel. But of course family cannot come in.

Family member visit should be arrangeable under the circumstances.  To arrange this visit would be a great goodwill gesture for Thai govt. Much more than making a show of this "stranded" German's letter.

May be many of the well off retired Swedes are among the letalities Sweden has. Death rate is huge compared to population.

Everybody here is full of complaints and criticism.

Is your country of origin perfect? If so, why don't you return home?

18 hours ago, aussienam said:

I wish that the Prime Minister would please allow retirees back.  We are not tourists.  Tourists come at their own leisure and convenience.  As expat retirees we are desperate.  6 months stranded abroad.  Still paying rent in Thailand and abroad.  Sleepless nights filled with anxiety and losing hope.  compassion is needed.  Please expand ASQ facilities and help us get back.  

May be we should write a letter like this German guy did.

Why does he dederve specisl treatment because he likes to spend winter in TH. Many of us do too. But we get kept out despite meeting all requirements.