JohnC

I was in the same position years ago, I got the DD form from PEA in Naklua and took it to my branch of Bangkok Bank and set it up, worked perfectly for more than ten years now! I needed passport and blue house book . 

At Jomtien Immigration this month when I did my annual retirement extension I had to sign two extra forms, one that I understood the overstay penalties and the second to confirm I understood employment on a retirement extension is prohibited.

They have a Facebook page, might be worth a try. 

As you are leaving the country before your 90 days is up then no report required. The clock for 90 days resets when you return.

Tip4buy harbour mall 

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari&dlnr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=th&entry=s&sa=X&ftid=0x310295fb3bdaaa7b:0xef924caaffe15d2c&gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D

I also used an agent in Pattaya , Key Visa, excellent service, checked all the paperwork, took it to Bangkok  and two weeks later they called to say they had my new passport. I know some may find the 5000 baht fee expensive but from a personal perspective it was well worth it saving me two trips to Bangkok and dealing with the staff in a Trendy! 

Anyone know of an alternative online pharmacy?

On 12 August 2017 at 12:32 AM, SurfRider said:

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"S.C Pharmacy located on Rama4  in the section between Silom  and Suriwongse road"
 
I've been buying via E-mail from this pharmacy for over three years - never a problem.  Their prices are always lower than any I've found locally.
 
I've never personally been there, I use bank transfer to their account and the Meds arrive via EMS two days later.
 
Their eMail:  [email protected]
 

On 12 August 2017 at 12:32 AM, SurfRider said:

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"S.C Pharmacy located on Rama4  in the section between Silom  and Suriwongse road"
 
I've been buying via E-mail from this pharmacy for over three years - never a problem.  Their prices are always lower than any I've found locally.
 
I've never personally been there, I use bank transfer to their account and the Meds arrive via EMS two days later.
 
Their eMail:  [email protected]
 

According to their website, permanently closed , no reply to e mails 

I think I just achieved a record! I e mailed my proof of income form with pictures of my pension letters, completed the bank debit firm online and e mailed everything on Tuesday 27th Feb, on Thursday 1st my UK bank account was debited (£52) and today Saturday 3rd March I received the proof of income letter from the British Embassy! That's what I call service ( and before anyone whinges yes I know it was at a cost!) 

I get my Aspent 81mg from Fascino in Pattaya no problem. 

21 st  March, 22nd December (arrival date) counts as day one. So you have: ten days in December, thirty one in January, twenty eight in February which is sixty nine days , so 21st March is day ninety. You can of course go up to two weeks early or one week later. 

Any recommends on a decent Indian Restaurant, tried many including some with many Indian customers and was disappointed. Used to go to the Curry Hut in Jomtien but it has changed hands, food not the same and they allow smoking inside! I do like Bollywood but hard to get parked in that area .

The 81 mg aspirin is sold under the trade name " Aspent" and I buy mine at Fascino Pharmacy 

Or Ah Harn Thai has reopened!

I didn't even get past the first desk at the top of the stairs when I went to renew my licence in June, the lady said everything change and every office different.

Unfortunately in Pattaya the Land Transport Office and Bangkok Bank will not accept yellow house book or pink ID card, DLTO insist on a COR from immigration and BB insisted on passport to draw money from my UK account.

you qualify in 2029 on your 67 th birthday, current pension at that time is £159 but this can be affected if you were contracted in or out of SERPS. As intimated above best course of action is to request a forecast from the pensions dept, there they say things might change in the future and the current government is looking at raising retiring age to 70 and qualifying years to 35! 

You can renew your passport anytime, the only restriction is they will only transfer a maximum of nine months life to your new passport therefore anything over nine months is lost. Plus if in Pattaya they have an approved agent (Keyvisa) for a price of course, my new passport was returned in ten days, went to immigration and they transferred everything needed, no fee. 

If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60,

last I heard London was in England, but I could be wrong and they have moved it ! 

The rules for payment of N.I. changed some time ago, when I was working I did the company salary and N.I. anyone aged 60 and over did not have to pay N.I. But they could make voluntary payments to fill in any gaps in their record. However the rules changed and currently N.I. Is paid until you reach state pension age which incidentally is being raised to 67! On the issues of bus passes this is more complicated, Londoners, Scots Welsh and Northern Ireland can qualify for their bus pass at age 60. In England in differs between county councils for example in Cumbria you can claim at 64.5 ! 

Headed out tonight to try a new Indian on third road that advertises " British Style Indian Food "  Balti Towers, Got there at 7pm , all in darkness! No sign of life so not sure what's happening. Anyway as a backup we went to Bollywood on Pratamak Road and we were not disappointed ! Tasty food, good portions and pleasant service! We will return!  

Reports coming out of Immigration in Jomtien state with combination income seasoning is now required.

Any updates on this?

ALLISON Monkhouse have a local website @ https://www.thai888.com/

they have an office & staff in Pattaya, the person mentioned on the Facebook page is an ex member of staff who left , no effect on the company. I didn't realise they had a separate web address when I posted the link, sorry.