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I am looking at a nice condo place around the Jomtien area, I plan to stay there for long term Can anyone recommend any sutiable places with a budget around 8,000 baht per month. Any suitable resources that are up-to date with the latest rental properties. Looking at moving January next year. Thanks

What about Thailand ? 😀 Interested to know how much my wife will get, with a career spanning 10 years.

Thanks for the all the replies but I got funds returned all ready, same day. The reason given is that the name did not match the Account Number. I was given options to either cancel and get a refund or updated the recipient bank account details. Good to know in future in case this happens do anyone else transferring funds to Thailand using Wise and the account details are incorrect.

I transferred some money via wise to a Thai Bank Account today. The person (Recipient), made a mistake and provided me with the incorrect account number. What will happen to the transfer, will the bank process the transaction if the bank number exist but the account name does not match ? or will the funds be returned back to wise ?

As anyone replaced their smartphone battery in Tukcom, pattaya. Had my phone for 5 years, have to recharge frequently, so looking at replacing battery instead of buying a new phone. Anyone had any experience with getting their mobile battery replaced at Tukcom in Pattaya ?

You can also request for a re-entry stamp from the agency, same time when applying for the extension, you will get the re-entry & extension stamps stamped in your passport. You will pay for the extension and the re-entry when applying for the extension. That way if you have to leave Thailand for an emergency, during the period of your extension, you don't need to worry about applying for a re-entry.

Anyone received a SMS like this from Social Security ? Scam ?

The 12 month deposit method will be for the next extension, year 2024. Immigration can check my bank statements for the deposits from October 2023 to October 2024. I will use an agency again for this year. So my question is can I transfer using Wise and do it myself for next year without leaving the country ?

Both questions are No, I plan to have 12 months deposits transferred each month as proof for the next extension. I am looking at obtaining another Retirement non-O extension but based on the 12 month deposits and not using an agency for next year, as I want to avoid agency fees each year. Can this be done without leaving Thailand ?

Yes, I will use Agency an again this time, and will use the 12 months of monthly of deposits for the next extension, to avoid the agency fees each year. If Wise is not an issue with the proof of transfers, can I do it myself for the next extension, without leaving the country to obtain another visa. I am currently, on Retirement non-O extension, expires End of October 2023. Thanks

I currently have non-0 visa based on retirement. (used an agency before), but I can meet the 65,000 monthly income requirement. Yes, Apply for a non-o Visa again in Thailand No, will not have letter from embassy for proof, just the 12 months deposit showing on my bank statement.

I am looking at applying for the Retirement Visa-O visa (Currently living in Thailand). I will use the 65,000 a month Income for 12 months, my monthly income will be paid into Thailand via Wise account. Is this an issue ? does the monthly transfers need to show that the income transfer came from an actual overseas bank account ?

Did you have to provide any proof that you are a resident in UK ?

I am looking at renting a condo in the Jomtien area in about 5 months time. Looking at size about 30 sqm, just for myself, budget between 6,000 to 8,000 per month. Any recommendations for a nice condo in the Jomtien area, ideally with a nice view. Thanks

You get alot of Thai Teachers now teaching online, I have a good teacher using the Italki, you can learn via skype or on the Italki own platform. Prices are very reasonable.

Thank you for this info

Thanks for the replies, Are there any advantageous for having the Yellow Book and Pink ID card for living in Thailand ? The house is built in Suphan Buri but I have moved and renting in Bangkok.

I have house built in Suphan Buri District, my wife has the house registered in her name and has the blue book, so my question is, can I have the house registered in my name and apply for the Yellow House Book ?

As anyone applied for their first childs British Passport in Thailand (Trendy Building in Bangkok) ? Are all the following documents needed and then translated into English ? Childs Birth Certificates Marriage Certificate House registration Wifes Birth Certificate (Thai Passport Expired) Wifes Name change Any other documents am I missing ?

What about all the digital nomad's and Independent Contractors who are working in Thailand ? I guess there a few living in Thailand. Are the authorities concerned as you are not taking any jobs away from a Thai ?

The same, this will be my 5th vaccine shot. so far, 2 x Pfizer, followed by 2 x Moderna. Hopefully 5 be the last, until the new Generation of vaccines come out.

Anyone know where you can get a Vaccine Shot in Pattaya ? I previously went to BPH for my previous 2 x booster shots but they have no more Moderna available now. Thanks

For a full Health Check-up, any private hospitals can do this, you pay for the tests and for Doctors consulation, prices vary depending on the Hospital. If you just want basic blood tests, I often go to a clinic, I pay about 250 baht, anything not abnormal on the report, I then book appointment to see a doctor. Any pre-existing conditions, yes, will need to declare them with Pacific Cross, cover will not include pre-existing conditions, so that is something to think about.

Congratulations on your retirement. Regarding Health Insurance, I am with Pacific Cross, can renew up-to 99 years old. You can check the prices for your age, might be expensive, or like others have said, self insure. https://www.pacificcrosshealth.com/en/health-insurance/

I had a bad smell in my bathroom, I used this that I brought from Tesco. Smell has gone away.