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They can't initiate travel bans but they can issue advice.  They went for weeks telling countries that it wasn't necessary.

This is the same WHO that came late to the party, delayed declaring a Pandemic and wasted an entire month saying there was no need for travel bans until hospitals world-wide filled to bursting point forced an advice change?  I'll pass on advice and comment from the WHO.

This would be a useful form to have in PDF for download to complete along with the rest before going.  I'm due an extension next month, if I haven't found one before I'll see if I can get one to scan and upload.

On 1/16/2022 at 4:21 PM, xylophone said:

I don't know if you have a Villa Market store near you, however they do have a range of good sausages and I particularly like the spicy Italian sausages made by, "The Sausage King" and if you like something even spicier, they do have Chorizo sausages.

 

I've shied away from Sloanes products because I bought one of their steak and ale pies and it was less than average with very little meat in it, and what there was, was tough and gristly.

Despite seeing them for years I've never tried Sloane's but I've tried almost everything mentioned in this post.  Taste and texture are all highly subjective but I've not been overly impressed with anything, some need to be ordered in far higher quantity than I want too.  I've pretty much stuck with Richmond Irish from Villa given they taste OK, aren't too big, and being a bag of 12 (IIRC) they don't fill the freezer.  I did actually buy some Sloanes Cumberland, in the fridge for breakfast later so I'll see how they are.  

Apologies if this has been posted before but I noticed an announcement on the Immigration Division 1 Facebook page that online appointment reservation is available again at CW.  Just booked.  Glad it's back as I far prefer this than just turning up and hoping for the best.

https://www.immigration.go.th/en/#serviceonline

Deny, deny, deny, deny, ooops! ????

46 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

So if one has a new address, you need to re-register with a new username and password is that correct ? As you said there's no where to actually 'END' your current address online.....

Correct.  The TM30 registration system is address related, not user/resident related and yes there's no way from what I could see to terminate your occupation of the old one.  There would be if it was a hotel (hotels use the same system) as they enter a 'Check out' date.

Have to say this REALLY confused me at first, until I got my head round the fact that the system log in is address and not user based, couldn't grasp it at first given every app/system I use otherwise IS user based.

8 hours ago, hibyebkk said:

I have to update my new address too, but i forgot my user ID, any way i can get my user ID name back ? ( seems no option when i do that online )

If you have moved to a new address you won't need your old user name as that user name will be for the old address.  This is where I got confused at first.  The log in details for the Section 38 app / TM30 or for the address, not for the resident person.  So you just need to register the new address, start again effectively.  

There is a 'Forgot Password' on the app which you can use to recover your previous address registration provided you know and still have access to the email address you used to register.

Update for anyone that might be interested in the future.

It seems that it was the expiry of the site security certificate that was making the app impossible to use.  I could open the app, even click Register but the first field one needs to complete (Property Type) failed at the selection stage.  No drop down, just an error message.

I decided to use the app as it's a LOT easier IMO than the online version.  In addition, the ability to register as a Possessor is only present (at least in a way that it's clear) on in the app.  It was suggested above that the House Master category in the online version also covers Possessor's.  Does seem strange though they they specifically separate House Master and Possessor on the app, maybe it's just to make it abundantly clear.

It was all up and running again today.  Quickly checked the online website and it opened up straight away without the insecure site warning so I assumed that the app would now be working fine too.  It was.  

Selected 'Register' first to register the property then filled in the rest of the details.  Looks like Don Mueang Airport is now Bangkok International Airport, last time it was Don Mueang (S08). Once all the details were completed I uploaded page 1 of the rental contract and then my passport details page.  Hit submit and got the 'Registration Success' on the screen, immediately followed by an email that Immigration send for you to confirm your email address.  Clicked the link to confirm and immediately received the property login details (a property ID number and temporary password).  Opened the app again and you are first required to change the password to a new one.  After that I was able to register myself as resident using the 'Notify' section and that too was instantly accepted.  Literally minutes and much smoother than the online version IMO.

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

That is equal to possessor.

I also got a security warning when I opened site. And it show this. 

Their certificate expired today.

Oh right, thanks.  In my last registration they list them separately as per the image below.

Yeah, I got the 'Site Not Secure' message too, did make me wonder if that's interfering with the app functioning.  I'll try again in a day or two, or a month maybe.

Will have a look later but looks like the app is having problems at the moment (4 Jan 2022).  Post New Year crash / update maybe? When trying to 'Register' I can't even get past the 'Select Property Type' field without the app returning an error (the joy of any app developed by RTP or, dare I say, 'Made in Thailand'.

I am able to connect via the website but, if trying to register there, there are only two options.  Owner or House Master / Host.  When I registered for the last condo a few years back using the app there was also a 'Possessor' option.  That option is not available on the website so I'm not sure whether it's an app only option or whether it has since been removed as an option altogether.  Sadly I'm not able to select the property type in the app at the moment which is a pre-requisite to being able to select 'Relationship'.  If the simpler Possessor option has now gone (which needed only your passport and contract 1st page) I'll let the owner sort it out.

Yes, I appreciate that.  But two things have changed since that last report (which did work for the 90 day), my passport number and my address.  The point I was making about the 90 day report was that I wasn't expecting to be asked for a TM30.

48 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You will need all the documents required to register as the possessor of your residence.

Since the regulation for TM30 reporting for most people registering to do it online is not worth the effort.

If on a extension of stay you only need to do a TM30 report if you change your address or enter the country with a new visa.

Yes I'm on an extension and have changed address.  I registered using the app (which seems easier than the website) at my last place and registered as the possessor.  The only documents I had to upload were my passport and the first page of the contract.  Since the regulation change (which I think is what you are referring to above) I wasn't planning to bother but about 6 months ago, when doing my 'in person' 90 day for a new passport the checking desk where you get the queue ticket told me I needed a TM30 too, which surprised me a bit.  On that basis, if I can register as easily as I did last time, I'd rather do it now and get it over and done with rather than have it crop up as a potential issue for anything else (e.g. extension renewal).  I find Immigration never ask me for anything unless I go and haven't got it!

15 hours ago, jackdd said:

That's correct, the TM30 registration isn't for you as person, but for the residence.

You should give the login credentials to the owner of the residence, so he or a future tenant can use it.

If your new residence isn't in the system yet you have to register it.

Yeah the more I looked at this it became clear that the reference number is building related rather than person related.  I think the confusion can arise when using the app and registering as the 'Possessor' which it allows you to do very easily.  Having received the log in details I'd assumed the login details were for ME and that this same log in would follow me around.  It's clear now though that it's building based.

I'll do a new registration for the new address.  I had a quick look to see if there was any 'check out' option on the old address but can't see anything as it seems to only be a field that can be filled in with a check in.

The thing I was most worried about was that the change of passport (if the TM 30 login credentials were person based) would really mess things up with 90 day reports or whatever. Given that the login is building based it clearly won't, I doubt it's even linked.

Slightly confused as to how this is supposed to work.  I used the app the register a TM30 as a 'Possessor' of the residence about 2-3 years ago.  Since that time I got a new passport and when I went to do the first 90 Day in person the IO asked for the latest TM30.  I showed her the app screen but did say it was registered under my old passport.  I asked if it should be updated and she said no.

Now I have moved address and want to update the TM30 but I can't find anywhere to actually change either the address or the passport number. I am guessing, seeing as there doesn't seem to be any other option (at least none that I can find) either on the Section 38 app or the online reporting site, that I might have to do a new registration and start again from fresh, which will give me new log in credentials etc.  Only think that concerns me is that my name will then be in the system twice.

The only other thing I can think of is that I have to upload two new documents (new passport and new contract) in sequence after the first two on the Edit Profile page and then do a new report at the same time.  It seems a clunky way of doing things but I have a feeling (if it works) that it would be better than registering again.

I use the Banking app for my 'on the day' transaction.  Either deposit into or out of the account I need the letter for before leaving home for the Bank / Immigration.  One less thing I have to physically do at the bank.

1 hour ago, vinny41 said:

Both Models are not  Full Array LED, 

Here are some reviews of the XH95 and the X90J

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/sony-xh95-x950h-kd-65xh9505-4k-lcd-tv-review.17091

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x90j

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x950h

https://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-xh9505-review

I read all the reviews I could find of the X90J yesterday, it was largely those that drew me to it after seeing the TV in several 'Recommended'.  Read several reviews of the 950(0)H too since last night.  Both would suit me.  The 950H certainly seems that it would have the better picture for HD but there was one feature it didn't have that the X90J does have (likely as a result of the X90J being a 2021 model).  Can't recall what it was just now (it was something other than 2.1 HDMI) as the brain cells are overloaded with a condo move at the moment.  Plan to do a line by line comparison of them later when I can write everything down.  The reviews also indicate that the blacks are likely better on the X90J too and, as the wider viewing angle isn't an issue to me, that might keep me in favour of the X90J.

14 hours ago, vinny41 said:

If you not in a hurry I would wait for the 1st of January Both Shopee, Lazada have special promotions of the day of the month for example this tv you could buy for 32-34,000 baht direct from sony Thailand  and delivered by Sony Thailand with 3 year warranty

Another TV to checkout is the SONY KD-65X9500H main differences are the x9500h is much brighter than the X90J which is good for watching 4k.

if you into gaming go for the x90j has it has hdmi 2.1 ports if you want best picture quality go for the x9500h 

X90J is mid range model launched June 2021 launch price 55,000

X9500H was the top of the range model launched Oct/Nov 2020 launch price 80,000

LCDTV Thailand is a good shop to buy from but if Sony Thailand is selling same price or lower buy from Sony Thailand

Prices for both the x90j and x9500h were between 32k-35K on 12th December 2021

Thanks for the info.  I'll wait until 1 January I think.  There is a Flash Sale at Shopee at the moment but looks like the reductions are not so significant as they were on 12/12 (and hopefully 1/1).  Not into gaming at all, picture more important, so I'll look at the 9500H too.  

As to the issue above about Android vs Smart, that doesn't bother me that much as I'll use either a Shield TV or Apple TV 4K (2021) on whichever I buy.

Planning to go check out a few stores in BKK tomorrow for a 65" TV.  Looking at the Sony XR-65X90J currently.  There was a great deal online from Powerbuy with a special promo ending today that drops the TV to 36K but, having placed the order (yet to pay), I got an email saying that after I've paid they'd notify me if the product is in stock and if not they'd refund the money.  Hmmmm.  Not really keen on that idea.  I then checked the 'pick up at store' availability and there's limited stock (so it says) locally with full stock only at Saphanburi (which I suspect is a central warehouse).  I've no problem with something needing to be shipped but I prefer to know they have stock before I pay, not after, especially if that leaves me waiting for a refund for a week (at best)  Checking the FB page for Powerbuy the overwhelming numbers of reviews are negative.  So I'm erring on the side of avoiding PB online.

Saw several references to LCDTV Thailand (https://www.lcdtvthailandshop.com), a store that has very high ratings on Shopee, just wondering if anyone has any experience with them.  

I'm not particular about the TV in question but it seems to fit the bill for what I'm after.  I'd rather stick with Sony or Panasonic and local for the 3+ year guarantee.

With new Test & Go and Sandbox registrations suspended from midnight tonight, I hope they don't rapidly slam shut again ????

After Xmas / New Year: Thailand's new Covid-19 cases hit 6 month high.