chilly07

Quicker to get passport renewed at Trendy-7w than the UK 11w. Also Trendy more reliable as they instruct the Indian passport makers directly so no problem with the millions of backlog at the UK PO.

Mask wearing is probably the reason why Thailand has avoided the worst of the pandemic (as well as avoiding hand shaking). Big mistake to relax the requirement. Had 3 UK visitors this mth and had to ask them to put masks on especially as Omicron is on the increase in the UK where masks are the exception rather than the rule. Thais are more sensible than Brits and happy to wear masks!

Ditto- agent works fine!

Clip on rear view mirror works well but short life. Stick on windscreen falls off all the time due to sun

Would be helpful to have a few more replies on topic ie recent experience of Jomtien on line booking. My own is that it works well and your booking nos comes up on the electronic board having reconfirmed by email on the day.

Agents will have a field day on this!

And what's the likely queuing time at RGP? I can't stand in a queue or risk exposure so this is important?

No- with an agent because queueing at Immigration is not an option due to age and infermity

Drove along newly extended Na Jomtien beach from southern end till Police Box and trees started and there were a v small nos of beach umbrellas. Presume this must all be crammed up at the Northern end or that we drove on a Wednesday.

For on line tax returns from outside the UK you need to use an accounts package listed on the Gov Tax website. I use abcsa.co.uk accessed via my pc working of a True H router. It's great because you can upload all the data from your last return saving a lot of time

Renewed mine in Jan this year. Took 7 w via an agent (to avoid traveling to Bangkok twice). Nothing goes to the UK. VFS instructs Indian passport makers direct which explains why renewing your passport in Thailand is faster and more reliable than in the UK

That's why they check your bankbook when you apply for your next extension!

Am on True Move with an Oppo phone. Only problem I have is that the in app link to NatWest hasn't worked for the last 2 mths. Wise blame NatWest and NatWest blame Wise. Annoying to have to come out of Wise app to access NatWest to make payment. Otherwise works fine.

The Mirror and Guardian are a bastion of truth amongst the lies promulgated by the rest of the tory press owned by right wing fascist barons.

And I can't get into my bank and can't get my account moved! Don't know how I'm going to get my new passport registered or certificates for Immigration! Bank doesn't know when works will finish and I get no response from HQ to my request to move my account!

Which are which? Don't think you should be classifying western democracies as third world!

Surprised he doesn't speak with a Russian accent!

Road has been dug up for many mths outside my branch of BB in Theprasit Road Pattaya. I cannot access the bank as there are no crossing places. I want to enter my new passport nos and in July will need to get my immigration certificate. Bank has no idea when works will be finished but are adamant that I must change my passport nos and get my letter from them and cannot do it at any other branch? Do you think Immigration will accept my excuse?

Shredded wheat with hot milk and nutmeg grated on top is delicious!

No corruption involved just chief officers discretion applied to agents application

The business case for insurance relies on scamming billions and avoiding payouts. No wonder the profit share with those making the rules is so difficult to give up. If they get their actuarial projections wrong as they have with Covid then just amend the cover and extend the mandatory period!

Had no problem doing 2 transfers this week on the BB app.

Perfectly legal in the States!

I have reached the point where I have restricted mobility and would like to use an agent at Jomtien but they want me to change from marriage extensions to retirement. I use the income method and have no problem with 65k pm. Last year I used the appointment method but had trouble getting to the front of the queue due to the Covid extendors. Once inside it was relatively quick but queuing in the heat firstly for the bank and secondly at immigration was exhausting. Used an agent for passport renewal stamp transfer and first 90 day but haven't made up my mind on change to retirement as it seems Jomtien look upon this as reviewing the past year to ensure compliance and then reviewing ability to qualify for the coming year- in other words they don't like you to change as they suspect you are trying to get round the financials

Good idea. Send anyone with Omicron to these plague islands including Phuket to keep the rest of us safe! Entry only if you have a positive test!