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Skeptic7

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  1. Totally agree with and get all of your above. All for everyone doing what and how they prefer...but why not, as I previously suggested, just give the NEW online site a try. (Others have posted the link.) If it fails, then you can just do the usual walk in. I read others complaining initially too and fully expected a "Typically Thailand" failure. However, was pleasantly surprised with APPROVAL next day (this time same day). Also, if you travel alot as I do, can do online from anywhere in Thailand, so don't have to plan around that. Always good to have options. ????
  2. Should get 20 to Life. Sadly he'll prob be out in 2-3 years. So little justice and concern here for Thai females.
  3. Just give online a try. If it works...in the future go shopping MINUS the "convenient" immigration hassle. I can see Jomtien Immigration out my window. 5 minute walk. Only PP needed and don't even go inside as there's an outdoor collection area where a gal takes PP in and delivers back shortly. All very convenient, but why? No thanks. New online system works great for many/most and will even auto-fill all your info after initial approval. ????
  4. Have used the new online 90-day reporting 3 times now flawlessly. Just yesterday, submitted @ 0604 and got Approval email @ 0829. Jomtien stepping up their game.
  5. I wake up many mornings here wondering that very thing. ????
  6. Good luck, but that said....thinking you are in a tough spot and possibly out of luck. Never had any success with major financial institutions sending OTP to VOIP such as Skype or Google Voice. These numbers are recognized as VOIP and rejected, in my experience. Also if you or someone were able to get you a US Sim Card, am pretty sure it would need to be activated in USA first before sending here. Not aware of being able to activate a US number abroad. And lastly....be certain to get a SIM card and plan that works globally. Some of the inexpensive plans/small companies are restricted to just the USA or North America. Please keep us posted if something works or how you solve this issue.
  7. Whatever was the outcome with your Pitta window strike? Did the bird survive? Or succumb?
  8. Same in Pattaya. Taxi Meter...never once a meter used. B300 to go the shortest distance was their answer every time. Now I RELISH when those Taxi Meter drivers pick me up as BOLT and get B60, including tip, for what they used to fleece the unwary tourists. LOVE IT! ????
  9. Black-crowned Night Heron. The most widespread species of heron. Not Thailand? Nice snaps. Where were you? I snapped these at Chiang Mai University last month. Breeding colony there. I estimated 200 breeding pairs. Maybe more.
  10. Good guess. They are extremely similar. However, Mangrove is restricted to the peninsular SW and not likely to hit your window...unless the house is in the mangroves! B-W Pitta is common and widespread. Found in many habitats throughout most of Thailand, except for a big chunk of Isaan.
  11. Pretty much anywhere and everywhere.
  12. Ideally the latter, but Slimy Don...nothing ever sticks.
  13. Always hot in June. 4th hottest month of the year on average.
  14. Withholding tax on foreigners Thai savings account is 15% of the interest paid. With TIN believe you can file for reimbursement if interest under B20,000. I don't have a TIN and just don't bother with it. Not worth my time or effort. This "withholding" scam just started a few years back and is just another greedy money grab by LOG(reed).
  15. Crazy Thailand. Murder and dismember a young woman...get 8 years. Take some bribes, as they all do, and get the equivalent of LIFE??? Think this place has either got it's priorities mixed up or these sentences mixed up. Typically Thailand.
  16. I find Lazada has good customer service. Have never had a problem with refunds, though you may want to call and talk to someone. Good English too. Credit Card refund is generally not instantaneous and make take a few days or even a week or more in my experience.
  17. Recently driving car on Jomtien Beach Road and making a right turn with turn signal ON and...ZOOM...moto-bike idiot passes me on the right. Had I not triple checked the side view, he would have been a statistic. And surely I'd have somehow been found at fault. Shame the old pedestrian died and not the irresponsible idiot driving.

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