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I stopped going to Major for this reason and only go to SF Cinema City. They still take cash. The prepaid cards always have money left over you don't use. Vote with your feet. 

I have used AIG a few times when traveling to the U.S. Signed up online. Reasonable prices.

From your bank's online app. Assuming that you have a Thailand bank account, you can add the electric company to your bill pay list. Free and easy.

Deserted. Ever since Covid-19. You can even get a seat.

I had my lower lids done by Dr. Greechart at Yanhee. Not sure if he is still there, but you can check. I am extremely satisfied with everything except for the long wait to see him. He is very popular. In fact, after a month when I saw him, I said he could have removed more skin, but he basically said "Not worth the risk, you can always do it again."

As someone said above, it lasts a few years. Maybe in 10 years you will want to do it again. That's growing old, nothing lasts forever. Good luck.

I agree with others that your prospects are grim. Little hope for you unless you are over 50, and you can then convert to an extension based on retirement if you meet the criteria.

Yok Yor Cruise. It is toned down for a more local crowd.

Saffron Cruise. Very high-so for a more sophisticated crowd. Dinner jacket type of cruise. No thumping base and screaming dancing girls. 

Traffic noise is something to consider. I prefer a quiet soi. Can't sleep with loud motorbikes and cars.

Be forewarned. People have been arrested and deported for this without the proper VISA. Welcome to Thailand. 

I would leave and tell the owner why. Even requesting I.D's from family and friends is inappropriate.

Borax (Lazada), + sugar. A little stove top heat to melt together. Dip in some cotton buds and problem solved. Trust me. They never came back. 

On 10/5/2021 at 4:42 PM, Sheryl said:

That said, many septoplasties are unnecessary and you should indeed get a second opinion -- especially if the symptoms that trouble you have not been life long.

 

Most septal deviations are aysmptomatic and what frequently occurs is that someone develops symptoms from other causes (allergy, pollution - especially in Thailand), sees a doctor for it, learns for the first time that their septum is deviated and wrongly assumes that correcting the deviation will solve the problem. They then have surgery only to find that the problem persists.

I like Sheryl's advice. I have had a deviated septum my whole life, I deal with the symptoms daily, but I didn't know this was a problem until someone told me it should be a problem. 

I got it after moving to Thailand. Less alcohol, going back to at least 50% western diet solved it. More pasta, dairy, all those less spicy things made it go away. The doctors gave me videos to prove it. 

Video chat with the doctor works pretty good. I did that when my girl was in the hospital. It was her idea to show her sincerity. Doctors normally can speak English, even government hospitals. 

19 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

My friend applied a few days ago and got rejected as his ASQ booking waas for 14 days, he was told to re-book for 7 days, so it all looks good.

 

Great news for those of us who travel in and out a lot.

I am finishing my last few days of 14-day quarantine. Beware if you arrive before Oct 1. The hotel told me that I cannot be let out of quarantine on Oct 1 because I was booked on the 14-day program. 7-day quarantine applies only to those who will arrive in October.

On 9/25/2021 at 7:27 PM, scorecard said:

"Make sure you have a hotel booking and evidence the deposit has been paid."

 

Can you please confirm you only need to submit receipt to prove the DEPOSIT has been paid.

 

Just yesterday I paid my ASQ hotel deposit (5,000Baht ) and I got a message immediately saying that the balance would be processed (using my Visa cc) 3 days before the end of my 14 days stay, and will include any additional charges for room service, 7/11 purchases and service charge, extra laundry  etc. 

 

The Thai Embassy (Los Angeles) was happy with my 5,000 bht deposit receipt and a copy of my hotel booking together with it.

The ASQ hotel later emailed with a request to pay the balance due in advance. I emailed them and requested I pay upon arrival  because their online system does not accept AMEX. "No problem!", they said.

I had to pay in advance the hospital portion of the bill directly to the hospital (covid testing, etc.).

I waited longer than 2 weeks, I think it was 1 month. But never had an internet problem since the switch. I was so frustrated with internet going down all the time before.

This is a great place in Bangkok you can try. Same day service.

https://www.medconsultasia.com/covidtesting

Don't take any chances with labs that cannot give you a guarantee turnaround. I went there myself and fully satisfied with no problems at all, quick and easy. 

Take note, on my return to Thailand, I got an email from Singapore Airlines that they require testing now within 48 hrs of flight.

My application was frustrating as well. My pre-approval was rejected. I corrected the problem, but they never emailed me everything was OK now. I lost 3 days waiting, then went to the website and found it was accepted. I uploaded all the requested documents and heard nothing until 3 days before my flight...almost 3 weeks!

Make sure you have a hotel booking and evidence the deposit has been paid.

On 9/7/2021 at 8:32 PM, ubonjoe said:

You need to apply for it at least 15 days before the day your flight departs.

Normally the do not issue the COE until 3 or 4 days before you flight.

 

This was my experience (L.A. embassy). I submitted all documents on 25 August. I didn't get the COE until 9 September, 4 days before my flight.

Agree with what Sheryl said. My pet iguana bit me pretty hard once. She thought my finger was food.  I got the shots, no problem. 

Most people I read about say to stay put and not pay rent until your deposit is consumed.