sandyf

Did you visit and show passport? I have yet to come across mental photocopying.

When I moved to Chonburi I opened second account there with same bank, done there and then. Just kept the original. Use one for immigration and one for general use.

Bottom line is that if you didn't open the account with a qualifying visa then the bank will require you to update your visa details. Did you visit your bank and show passport on receiving the 12 month extension, they would need a copy of your extension? This has been in place since 2014 but been generally ignored by banks but recently stricter houskeeping has been put in place. This statement appeared in the recent Baan Thai newsletter. "To qualify, you’ll need to hold a long-term visa including Non-O, Non-B, LTR or Privilege. The Bank of Thailand does not permit banks to open accounts for DTV visa holders at this time. For Non-O retirement or marriage visas, this will require your e filing for a 90-day visa overseas (best from your home country before arriving) and the using the 90-day visa to open your Thai account into which you can then wire the required funds to obtain a one-year extension. "

You are jumping the gun a bit. When a bank says it is visa related, it cannot be assumed it has to do with funds for an extension. Back in 2014 I got an email saying I had to visit the branch and show passport or i would lose access to online banking. They wanted to check I had a long term visa, I had a Non O ME at the time and that was considered acceptable. In the last day or so a message has appeared on my phone from TTB that I must visit "a branch" with passport by 9th Sept 2025. Only a couple of week notice and I seldom take notice of messages, there was one on there for weeks about FATCA, ignored that one. If I don't go what is likely to happen.

I had mine done in 2019 and it was 40k for both eyes including aftercare. I as offered 3 options on lenses @ 5k,9K and 13K, I took the 13K, think they were Johnson & Johnson. Thais on the social got the 5K lens but could pay the difference for the better lens. I was also offered vario focal at 34K, but that was a non starter, you can take glasses back to the shop. I had mine done here, http://www.banphaeoeyecenter.com/ The 40K included a fee of 5K/eye for the CEO to carry out the operation. To do that you need to try and register for the Sunday clinic. Obviously prices have risen since then but still significantly lower than you mention. Hospital has a very good reputation, I know 6 other people that have been there, all from the Chonburi area. The guy just before me in the queue was from Satahip, and coincidently had been to the same school reunion as we had the night before. Nobody wants "cheap", what is required is a low cost solution.

I hve been through PB quite a few times and these "mentions" you mention seem to be from people that didn't pay attention to what was going on around them. Many came following the termination of the BK to Butterworth train. After that you had to change from the Thai platforms to the Malaysian platforms and not bothering to read the signs tried to claim immigration had closed down. It should also be borne in mind that the platform immigration is only open when a train is due to arrive or depart. There were also claims that the the Thai trains would stop inside the Thai border and you had make your way through the road border, never happened, but something that was supported by a self appointed guru on this forum from the hearsay. If something gets said a few times, it becomes fact, irrespective of the facts. I had thought that this garbage had been put to bed but obviously not.

I have had 5 home visits for marriage and one for retirement, everyone has been different. If they do it, it will depend on the mood at the time. The very first time, which was marriage, they phoned up and said they would be in a couple of days, my wife said we would be in KL so they said let them know when we got back, no problem. A couple of times they have required witnesses to be present, another time guy brought a tripod and just took photos that included himself. Last time when we did the extension they said they would come that afternoon. Think the neighbour nearly had an involuntary bowel movement when the IO shouted at him. Just wanted him to come and take a photo. It's all a bit hit and miss but no big deal.

But you are not in UK or EU. You need to bear in mind the Thai rail system was neglected for many years and it is only in the last decade have they started to make improvements, there is a saying about Rome and days. I found the best approach is to use the Seat61 guy to get a train number. https://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Bangkok_to_Chiang_Mai Then google the train number and a variety of sites will give you a timetable. eg https://www.thailandbytrain.com/NorthEasternLine.html You also need to remember all trains do not offer the same services or stopping points so the codes need to be checked. I would suggest using first class if you can get it, much easier when it comes to refreshments. Us Brits are not that familiar with the concept of ID cards so a passport requirement is not that out of the norm.

You are wrong to think that in a practical environment that the theory prevails. I am more than happy that I don't need to run to a repair shop when something goes wrong. Small punp switches are marked 140-180, which is what I said, and all the shopkeeper needs to know. Your air of superiority is doing you no favours.

First thing is to stop worrying about outdated drivers, it is a common stunt they pull to try and get people to upgrade to a paid version, had it several times over the years. I think Avast offer a free service so they are not going to cut you off as you could just sign up again for the free service, or one of the others such as AVG. It is extremely unlikely that you will have a problem with drivers. I have a 12 year old HP Elitebook that I bought second hand about 6 years ago and never have had to update a driver. Just because a driver has been superceded does not mean the previous version will not work. The other thing is the drivers mentioned may well be for obscure functions that are never used. Personally I would ignore the emails or block them, signing up to any free service invariably leads to emails trying to force an upgrade. Good luck.

Yes, a common trait. I don't have the luxury of mains water and have 16 years experience of maintaining 8 water pumps of various types. One thing I have picked up along the way is that when shopping for parts it is the numbers that count, units are an unnecessary distraction, so why try and remember them. At my age, remembering what happened yesterday is more of a priority.

Apologies, I had thought the switches I had changed were marked in "bar" , but on checking I see it is kpa. Admittedly much lower, but if you had known anything about pumps you would have realised the mistake rather than making an unwarranted derrogatory comment. After all I did ask you how your comment related to pressure switches, to which you replied "You quoted the pump pressure at 140 to 180 bar which is 100 times what it should be. Appears you are not good ….. at maths !!"

It may come as a surprise to you but "on demand " water pumps are controlled by a pressure switch. With all outlets closed the pressure in the system would fluctuate between the pressure switch limits, which for a 100 watt pump would be 140 - 180 bar. Larger pumps have higher pressure switch limits. You may well be good at maths but obviously not water pumps. Do you really believe that atmospheric pressure could supply water to a domestic dwelling.

I am always good, but what has that got to do with pressure switches.

This is what I go by. Memory wasn't quite right, 140/180 is the smaller pumps and 200-220/260-280 for the larger. A higher discarge capacity is required to maintain flow in the face of restrictions, which would include distance, additional elevation, piping, small diameter outlets etc. The nominal output allows for a certain amount of elevation.