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Less than a day. I use Internet Explorer. Make sure you do it more than 6 days before.

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/shop/en/classic-heart-check-up-en

 

 

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/shop/en/executivemale-check-up-package-2

 

The second includes but not limited to heart. Both include stress test, second also includes CT calcium scan.

 

If willing to travel to Sr Racha you can save money doing essentially the same thing at Phyathai Sri Racha. Contact Gavin Waddell  telephone 089 - 7500293 or email [email protected]

 

 

I had a similar problem to you about 3 years ago and went to Phyathai. Turned out after the tests I needed 7 stents inserted as I had serious blocked arteries. The tests and following work was performed in a most professional way and I have had no re-occurrence since. Now have regular checkups there.

With the low usage I am expecting, I am considering getting    https://www.lazada.co.th/products/hp-deskjet-2621-all-in-one-printer-i218877159-s332552851.html?spm=a2o4m.cart.0.0.5fae6108vjy1oF

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It depends on "how" you print them. Will it be likely like a few pages each week? Or maybe no printing for 3 months?

Because if you buy an ink-jet printer and print regularly then the nozzles should stay open and you can continue printing - i.e. once a week. But if you don't print for several months then likely those nozzles will get clogged and then you have to "clean" them and that is annoying and it uses a lot of ink.

A laser printer does not have these problems if it's not used for some time.

 

And keep in mind that the cost of the printer is often the small part. It gets expensive if you have to buy new ink or toner. Better check those prices in advance. You can also find comparison of the long term cost online. 

34 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It depends on "how" you print them. Will it be likely like a few pages each week? Or maybe no printing for 3 months?

Because if you buy an ink-jet printer and print regularly then the nozzles should stay open and you can continue printing - i.e. once a week. But if you don't print for several months then likely those nozzles will get clogged and then you have to "clean" them and that is annoying and it uses a lot of ink.

A laser printer does not have these problems if it's not used for some time.

 

And keep in mind that the cost of the printer is often the small part. It gets expensive if you have to buy new ink or toner. Better check those prices in advance. You can also find comparison of the long term cost online. 

I would be using it on a regular basis. Also I thought the laser  printer was black copy only.

I am about to purchase a new all in one printer in Pattaya. I guess I print 300 pages black and 50 colour a year. Any recommendations on which one to get and where.

Last year I managed to get back 5000 baht for the tax I had paid on interest at Bangkok Bank. It was a lengthy process both at the tax office and then at the nominated bank getting the cash.

They had told me at the tax office that now that I have a tax number from them, I should pass this on to Bangkok Bank and they would no longer apply tax to my interest earned.

This morning I went to Bangkok Bank and after 45 minutes, during which time I signed several forms and the girl checked three times with head office in Bangkok, my tax number was added on the computer to my bank details.

As I was about to get up from the desk the girl said to me "You know this no charging of tax only applies to your savings account. You still have to claim back from the Tax Office for tax paid on Fixed Term Accounts".

My tax on savings accounts is less than 300 baht. My taxed on fixed term accounts is over 6000 baht.

THIS IS THAILAND.

I have since found out that an equivalent minimum balance  of $250 must be maintained or a $10 monthly charge is made. I was never informed of this by the bank.

I have had a foreign currency deposit account with Bangkok Bank for several years now, and currently have less than 200 pounds sterling in it. I have just noticed that for the last 3 months I have been charged 7.00 pounds a month Maintenance Fee. Has anyone experienced this charge recently. I have never had it before.

5 hours ago, Pattaya46 said:

I doubt of that and really hope it's not the case. The way the Committee must contact owners is by publishing information letters/reports in the village (and on Internet if possible), or by sending registered letters for important matters such as AGM.

Unsure why would the Committee would need my phone# or email??

That is OK if owner lives in the house. What if he has tenants who don't pass on mail to him delivered to the house.

I have recently joined the committee of a gated village in Pattaya and have assumed the role of secretary. The committee currently have contact details (phone no / email) for less than half the owners of the village and for various reasons I would obviously like to update this. Many houses are rented so just pushing round a circular would not solve the problem. Also I am wondering that even if an owner received a request from the committee, whether they are obliged by Thai law to pass on this information to us.

11 minutes ago, theoldgit said:

When you say long term visa, do you mean that your friends wife wants to settle in the UK or does she want to visit the UK for longer periods, or a visa that allows her to visit a number of times over a longer period?

 

Before spending times addressing all the combinations it would be helpful to know what they actually want to do. Neither route is complicated but they need to get it right and there are traps that they could possibly fall into. Does your friend live in Thailand or the UK, that can make a difference for a visit visa?

 

For straightforward applications an agent isn't really really necessessary but a good agent, I can only name one in Pattaya, Thai Visa Express, can certainly advise on the pitfalls and the best way to go.

 

Applications can be fast tracked at a cost.

He is planning to get a settlement visa. He has lived in Thailand with her for several years and last year spent 6 months in the UK with her in a house he owns there. She has already passed the TB health test and English reading / writing test..

I have a recently married friend who is trying to organise a  long term UK visa for his Thai wife. He has been quoted greatly varying timescales and costs to do this and is happy to pay extra if there is some form of express service to obtain it. He lives in Pattaya and would be happy if someone could recommend a reliable company that could help him. I would appreciate any knowledgeable comments from members re what  costs and timescales would be reasonable.

I am 78 y.o and have lived in Thailand for 17 years. I worked for 40 years in the UK and get a fixed government pension frozen at 5423 pounds p.a. I recently married my Thai g/f of 16 years and was wondering if after my demise she will be entitled to any pension from the UK.

13 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Yes that is it and it seems you have a non-O not a non-OA.

 

So whether retirement extension or marriage extension, no insurance requirement.

Thanks for the good news. Don't know if you remember me but you also gave me some good info in Nov 2018 when you recommended Prof Chucheep.

45 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Can't tell from that stamp, need to see the original visa or (if you got a new passport since then) stamp on one of the first few pages placed by immigration which would reference your prior passport and visa stating either O or OA.

 

Jomtien will require insurance for retirement extension if it says OA. o

 

Might ot  might not require it for marriage extension if it was OA, need to ask them.

 

Definitely not required for any type of extension if it was O. 

Is this the one

54 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It only takes about 10 or 15 minutes for my wife to request a printout of the Kor Ror 2 at the Amphoe.

No big problem to take the photos and printing them out.

 

I think the OP is concerned about the the insurance for the extension based upon retirement application.

 

Will I need medical insurance for the retirement extension I currently have (see copy above). Not possible for me due to age and medical history. If so, is it not needed for marriage extension.

Thanks for the advice which 5 years ago I would have been happy to follow but I am a sick 78 year old man who is looking for an easy solution. I am not well enough to travel out of the country at present and wonder if getting help from an agent might be the right approach for the first year. If the answer to that question is yes, is there an agent in Pattaya that you would recommend.

I have lived in Thailand for 17 years and currently have a  Non-Immigrant O-A visa which comes up for renewal April 2020. I very recently married my Thai g/f and I am reviewing whether to switch to an extension based on marriage. If I decide to follow that route, would it be advisable to apply now or should I wait until April before I switch.

Is it possible that the money quoted includes her activity on Facebook

I have a friend who is planning to return to the UK to live permanently with his Thai partner of 8 years. He first intends to marry her here in Thailand and to keep various members of his family happy, prepare a prenuptial agreement here regarding his UK assets so these can be left to his children. His Thai assets will obviously be left to his partner.

If there any readers with genuine knowledge of whether this is achievable, I will be very happy to read your comments. For the sad would be comediennes who have failed in their audition on Britain's got Talent, please save your humour for other posts. 

2 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

See here. At age 70 there are on;y 2-3 possible choices among the companies approved by TI.

 

 

 

How many choices at 78 with many pre-conditions. Not many I think.

2 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

This one look promising for UK Tv as it also has 3 month packages so you can have a good test without commitment to years, seems more genuine in approach and offer etc. I might try this on a rolling 3 month package when my current one ends.

I started with one month and as I was happy with them I switched to 3 month now. On the very rare occasion there is a problem with BBC IPlayer detecting you are outside the UK it is resolved by UK Expat within minutes.

1 hour ago, DUNROAMIN said:

Tried 3 VPNS for streaming other TV networks out side Thailand, all only lasted about 6 months before streaming networks worked out I was using a VPN, then blocked, waste of money, none of them will guarantee what they offer, just use fancy adds to suck you in.

Have you tried https://www.ukexpatvpn.com/

Excellent if you only need connection to UK TV