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Really? It wont search for the latest / last system bug fix etc? So I am better off not factory resetting? Or does factory reset not alter the state of the OS and leaves the latest security updates in place?

Hi all, about to buy a used Pixel 5, very good price and like new. I am happy with mediocre performance, only use it as a phone and basic surfing etc, no games or anything. Mainly interested in the camera. Cant justify spending large amounts on a new phone and phone under 10k usually have pretty awful cameras. This one should fit me perfectly I see everyone makes a bit of noise about security update periods, this particular phone probably out of time period already. What does it mean? Are security updates about software bug fixes to the phone system / OS itself? If I factory reset the phone will I be at least be able to update system etc to the last / latest security update? If I factory rest the phone am I going to be able to upgrade to latest Android system? Any help appreciated

419 THB a month subscribe to Netflix, fastest and best package 🙂

I just did, 400 baht... 5 minutes... not worth the hassle mucking around 🙂

Been using my Aussie sons Netflix family member account for the last few years. Did read about 6 months ago they were going to restrict family members in foreign countries. Thought they must have overlooked me but sure enough today, my account as a family member disabled, no real explanation. Did have a select box are you traveling so I am guessing this means the issue is me being in another country

I thought I read a report BJ drove Thaksin to Chiang Mai recently? Either he was a terrible driver, he didn't state his case well enough or Big T doesn't have as much influence over Stretha as thought

Another hub? 😆

I agree with above. On the surface yes a heinous act. If it was purely because she swapped trainers the guy should be in jail. But I suspect the cover story maybe her story and much more to meet the eye. Many of us have been through a narcissistic hell relationship here and would realize it can drive you to desperation....many usually choosing to take their own life. I would never condone the hitting of a woman but everyone has a mental breaking point. Was the guy farang or Thai? I am guessing not farang or it would proudly be plastered all over the current headlines

So you have bombed my post with motherly advice already before I have a chance to get any replies. Thanks. Do you really think myself or anyone replying wouldn't have considered this? I wouldn't have expected anyone to reply and discuss details on an open forum, nor would I do so myself though I guess I could have stated this, rather than assume it was a given. Like a warning label not to drink battery acid Why do so many here assume everyone else is a total moron ....or are we all just bored and want to be heard?

Not sure what FOC mean but anyone qualified Aus accountant, knows what they are doing can send me a PM. Even retired but still active ok.

Even a contact back home....any area / region ok. Preferably a work from home / personal type person / business who are happy to communicate email, LINE etc. My requirements aren't much. Maybe yearly tax return, advice on Super etc Thanks in advance

well not literally lol, but he had his arms around himself keeping himself warm. Lomsak more towards Loei or Petchabun? Is it cooler there or similar to most of Thailand this time of year? I know Petchabun gets very hot. As you say at least 5 degrees drop up on the mountain. May actually be a better choice as it is a bit more developed than I imagine Nam Nao would be. Maybe easier to find accommodation, more facilities

I have been through Nam Nao many times. I remember one time middle of summer ranger guard at the national park entrance was freezing 🙂 Mountains near Petchabun also nice and cool but a bit further for us

online weather shows normally 5-10 degrees cooler. Do you live there?

Thinking seriously about escaping Khon Kaen next Songkran go somewhere cooler. Wondering if anyone on here from Nam Nao now if there is any short term rental properties there? Have driven through the area many times but never venture into the township (if there even is one). Looking for people who live there or know the area (not motherly advice 🙂 ) Appreciate any help

I thought that too, but I used Bangkok banks online banking 3 days ago to transfer 500k thb. Took seconds and seconds later it was in my SCB account

Strange question but cant seem to find a clear / white silicone, type you use for water proofing edges, bathrooms, wet areas etc. Bog standard silicone sealer in a tube or cartridge that actually goes off and firm. Back home silicone gets a skin on it in 10 minutes and sets firm maybe 6-8 hours. Here it seems to be still tacky and sticky days after, tried quite a few different types too. Only use it once in a while so tend to just get a small tube from hardware, but tried a few gun cartridges too. Funnily enough always seems to have gone off in the tube even well sealed should I go to reuse the open tube or cartridge a few months later

I find their app generally time consuming for any transaction....more often than not have to close it and open it a few times mid transaction, even for scanning in a shop or transferring small amounts...seems to continually freeze up

No point bickering about any of this stuff about rules or what is written for any Thai bank, government office, immigration etc. What is written and what actually happens / their knowledge of their own rules at your particular branch are usually 2 different things. Little fiefdoms. These places just don't seem to have any single information center....usually comes down to what the staff are telling you correct or not. Strange because Thailand seems to be the HUB of everything else? Apparently these head offices have no information HUB. No point saying people are lying or starting these long drawn out smarty pants competitions as everyone has different experiences. Often ruins the many good informative replies that get lost in the noise

I think someone mentioned K bank don't need to do the facial scan thing at all to do app transfers? or maybe not. SCB apparently wont do the face scanning thing at all for foreigners, only way you can app transfer over 50k is in bank or sign a responsibility waiver. As usual all over the shop and that's even if you can get a staff person who knows the basics of not only this but everyday banking. I was told so much cr@p yesterday even I know wasn't true and I don't work in the bank

Follow up story.....went in Tuesday afternoon, lot of rigmarole....signed 20 documents, updated passport details, did face scan....lady tells me tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon can transfer more than 50k on the phone app Wednesday comes and goes....still cant transfer, message on app telling me I need take ID to the branch....Today still not working.....call the bank after lunch....they were choosing to just hang up on people rather than answer calls, poor dears obviously very busy. Persisted and finally got through. Try this, try that. Turn your phone on and off, restart the app etc. Aka fobbing. I am still getting messages I need to bring ID etc to the bank. After playing the game for 20 minutes I said how about this? It is clearly not updated yet...how about you call head office and check W T F is going on.....She actually did call back and went through the same try this try that game. No good. Her call got cut off (or she hung up) right on 4pm, closing time. I normally prefer to do banking online, via website. But I am sure I saw on their site many months ago that online banking would no longer be available as it was too prone to scammers etc....but I could be getting confused with SCB. My thoughts on companies closing their websites and pushing you to phone apps is so they can bombard you with free advertising everyday.....but just my opinion. So I go on their website and still available. Logged onto my account and immediately transferred my money. Strangely the limits set for transfers on the website (which should cover all my banking transfers ATM, daily transfers, other banks accounts etc), were different to limits I see on my phone app? Go figure unless their online system is separate to their phone banking system of which there is every chance in Thailand. The hub of everything except systems information in large companies, hospitals, govt departments or banks. I wouldn't be surprised if I could have done the transfer on the website all along without any need for face scans etc. Like it is still operating because someone forgot to switch it off. I mean how could my transfer limits....all of them.... for phone transfers, daily atm transfers, transfers to other people, prompt pay etc be different to what is shown on my phone app?

Thanks everyone for the advice 🙂

Thanks all, appreciate the advice. The biggest hold up today was when I showed her my passport for ID, she went oh, new passport? Which is true, started my Bkk bank about 10 years ago or so, and new passport about 3 years ago. I never changed it with them. OMG I think I signed 15 sheets of paper to change it to new. They said I need to wait 24 hours before the facial ID thing kicks in, will try it tomorrow arv

I got an email back for Sav Thai consulate today. Very brief only said you can apply for a single entry family Non Imm O visa....I did ask for the 12 month ME. They didn't say it wasn't available but only suggested a 3 month single entry...so I assume the 12 month ME a dead duck. Here is the info I got off their website. Looks like the requirements / form are the same for parent or spouse...only that spouse needs marriage cert and parent needs birth cert Non - Immigrant Visa "O" (Visiting family member of a Thai nationality, a spouse of Thai national) วันที่นำเข้าข้อมูล 20 ก.ย. 2562 วันที่ปรับปรุงข้อมูล 26 เม.ย. 2566 | 18,783 view Non-Immigrant Visa "O" is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the purpose of visiting family member of a Thai nationality, a spouse of Thai national. The validity of visa is 3 months. The permitted length of stay is up to 90 days from the date of arrival in Thailand. Required documents Visa application form [Download] which is completely filled out and signed by the applicant Original and a copy of passport or travel document (must not expire within 180 days and contain at least two complete empty visa pages) Two (2) photos of the applicant (3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken within 6 months) Original and a copy of marriage certificate (for spouse/parent) or birth certificate (for child). A copy of Thai identification card (for spouse/parent) A copy of passport (for spouse/parent) A copy of Thai House registration Visa Fee: 2,000 Baht (Single Entry) Notes: Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary. Visa Fee must be paid in Thai Baht only, Visa Fees are not refundable in any cases. Legal migration procedures: In case a false or forged document is submitted in the framework of a visa application the visa will be refused and may be prosecuted. The applicant must sign on each page of copies of documents.

Transferred money from home to Thailand today and wanted to transfer between Thai banks, wouldn't let me...then I remembered the 50k face scan limit thing. I went to the bank and big fluff around. Like they didn't know the 50k thing existed. Anyway, last I heard farang couldn't do the face scan thing and were limited to in bank transfers over 50k, then a few people on AN started saying they had done it successfully. Obviously usual no information or training coming to staff I suspect. Anyway, after a lot of mucking around lady said I could do it and took a scan of my face....said it wont be operational for me until tomorrow afternoon. I must say I am not confident though. What is the current status of this? Have people successfully done the scan thing and can now transfer higher amounts? How does it work? Is there something in your bank app opens the phone camera to do a facial scan when transferring or something? Any advice appreciated