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What about "this insurance policy is not intended for foreigners and Thai nationals who currently live in Thailand"???

Did the last 7 reports online - but physically went to Samut Prakan Immigration today as I still couldn't get it to submit an application. IOS App said on overstay. Even the IO said they couldn't get it to work. RAZZ

I can't get past the first page - so no new extension date to add. I guess there is a problem with their system. RAZZ

Yes. RAZZ

Have done the last 7 90 reports online without a problem. Now can't submit after the first page. Tried the IOS app the emailed link to validate won't work. As other poster have said - online reporting only Started in 2016 (?) Sometimes this country is an embarrassment. RAZZ

Wow what an interesting company. BTW you have a typo on your website.

Surin - but the one at the Surin and Amanpuri hotels. RAZZ

Believe it when I see it... RAZZ

As above.

You have to ask yourself why do you need to live in those areas? It depends what your budget is but a small condo is like a living in prison cell, as mentioned 50m2 + is a good start. Around Asoke "The Room 21" is a decent place. However, if you are not working the "temptations" will cost you more than you pay in rent ???? Lived around Saphan Thaksin at The River condo for two years, loved the area and the building. Close to ICONSIAM, local street food decent restaurants and bars next to SenaFest and only 15 minutes to Siam Paragon. RAZZ

I would like to know too. There was something on Richard Barrow's twitter about the office moving permanently. RAZZ

I give up - Opening post I said "I will be flying back to the UK". If I flew to Belgium, France, Germany etc I know I can get the VAT back! RAZZ

It's NOT correct! Did you read the links? How many times do I have to post...THE RETAIL VAT SCHEME HAS ENDED IN THE UK. You can no longer claim the VAT back in the UK and take items back in your luggage...only way to do it is to get the product shipped to your overseas address. A few more links: https://www.cityam.com/brexit-impact-heathrow-loses-legal-bid-over-end-of-tax-free-shopping-for-tourists/ https://news.sky.com/story/burberry-warns-on-uk-sales-impact-of-axing-vat-free-shopping-12193526 RAZZ

Amazon sell Rolex? RAZZ

No, you don't. You obviously haven't read the thread. The Retail Export Scheme ended. I'm not even sure what the "vat free" shops in the Duty Free are charging now? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/duty-free-extended-to-the-eu-from-january-2021 VAT Retail Export Scheme As part of these changes, VAT refunds for overseas visitors in British shops will be removed. Overseas visitors will still be able to buy items VAT-free in store and have them sent direct to their overseas addresses, while the costly system of claiming VAT refunds on items they take home in their luggage will be ended. And by the way the companies that ran the scheme like Global Blue took an admin fee of around 3.5% so you never got back the full 20% - even at the airport it never seemed to be the full 20%! RAZZ

I hardly think Cortina, KingPower, Nam Sawang, PMT, Siam Swiss, Sirichai or Time Midas, will sell a "questionable" watch...they are all official Rolex dealers. Yachtmaster 2 List price in Thailand 410,400 baht. (If you can get one) https://www.namsawang.com/en/yacht-master

If you're talking about Heathrow...the queues are only for those with kids as they can't use the electronic biometric machines.

Yes, but I know a guy who has claimed on a Retirement extension. Hence the question.

I'm not sure how the VAT is working now at the Airports...the one at Heathrow is owned by Watches of Switzerland. The original Retail UK scheme has now ended. RAZZ

I'm afraid you are not correct. With the current £ / baht exchange rate prices are nearly exactly the same or sometimes cheaper. Eg. Rolex Yachtmaster 2 UK rrp £9550 Thai price less than £9200. So if I got the Vat back I'd save maybe £950. RAZZ

Well, 7%, if they refund the whole amount or perhaps 6.5% (after admin fees) of a high value watch is worth it. RAZZ

I am not sure that is strictly true. When the UK had a VAT Retail Export Scheme, even a UK citizen was allowed to claim the VAT back if they could prove the goods were being exported for a certain period, from memory it was 18 months. RAZZ

I live in Thailand on a Non-O. I am thinking about traveling back to the UK around Christmas/New Year. If I buy some presents etc or maybe an expensive watch can I claim the VAT back at the Airport? On this link http://vrtweb.rd.go.th/index.php/en/component/vrt/main?layout=faq it states: "Refunds will not be granted if you reside in Thailand or your stay exceeds 180 days." Is this correct? Many thanks

There are number of people posting confusing info on this thread. "Jo Ferrari" has a gf who is a minor Tv presenter and appears on Channel 31 - her name is Baetoey Sirisit. Her father is Pol Maj Gen Apichart Sirisit who is the head of Provincial Police Region 6 (which Nakhon Sawan is in) - therefore his "boss" is his gf's Dad. Jo far right with gf. Centre red tie Pol Maj Gen Sirisit. https://www.newsdirectory3.com/go-back-and-read-bai-toei-the-daughter-of-the-police-commissioner-6-mention-sweetheart-director-jo-is-a-very-naive-person/

Nope...that was "Glitterman". Now back in the UK, saw him a few years ago in the same get-up riding around Wimbledon Village! RAZZ