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@Alphim - As you have property overseas in South Africa then check whether or not you'll need a will from that country too.

I've met John from Isaan Lawyers a few times. He is a British lawyer/solicitor. My understanding is that he is intending to open an office in Pattaya at some point (if not already).

A faster service with communication email on receipt, processing, issuance and despatch. That would remove anxiety of not knowing when passport will be received or if it was even being processed.

Thanks to OP for the post. I use AIS mobile and often as a hotspot. A few things: Who even uses port 25 these days? Surely 587 (with TLS) is the accepted outgoing SMTP best option? Also, for incoming IMAP then port 993 SSL/TLS is the one to use. My understanding is that both are encrypted - mine using TLSV1.3. Or am I wrong? If the ISP can do MITM then can they read encypted emails? Also, port 80 is surely redundant now as most websites/servers are forced to use HTTPS 443. Or am I missing something on that? Port 443 is encrypted for sure so how can an intercept decrypt the data packets? Many web browsers will block unsecured requests to port 80 anyhow.

Up to £8.25 per year for a British passport seems quite reasonable. Many I know would gladly pay a little more to get a better service. I've never had to renew a British passport from Bangkok so don't know what that costs. Anyone?

Just renewed mine by myself in Bangkok. 4 week wait for an appointment. On the day all done in less than 90 minutes. Don't see why an agent is required unless they can shorten wait time dramatically. Should not take and long if first time application vs renewal assuming applicant already has a foreign licence that they will accept.

Was waiting for that comment. Surprised it took such a long time.

Other than the above suggestions; just go and start camping on the land. The owner will soon find you!

Hua Hin to/from Singapore would be an excellent route for connections to other parts of Asia and to Australia. Could bring many travellers.

Just about everything is cheaper except for imported western foods that can be found in places such as Villa Market, luxury imported goods, wine and luxury vehicles. Anything locally produced and/or involving mostly labour will be cheaper due to the lower costs of employing staff. Add to this, a huge number of workers and small businesses that are outside of any taxation, keeps prices low. This all makes for a much better cost of living for foreign expats, retirees, tourists and digital nomads. Cost are likely part of the reason that most here on the forum love Thailand so much.

Seems they don't like international crime because foreign criminals are cleverer and better than Thai criminals and that's simply not allowed as it makes Thailand look bad! <deleted> get a grip lads (generals) and effectively police all crime no matter how minor and stop the corrupt payoffs. That would be good start!

Surely now the art piece Buffalo is more unique and has greater value. More paying visitors coming to witness the farang induced damage?

Never leave money in a hotel safe. It's just not safe and very hard (impossible) to prove your loss. Many staff have access to the room and know the overide combination to the safe - that's if the default has even been changed. The hotel workers will usually take a percentage of the cash but rarely ever the whole lot as it would immediately be noticed. I stayed at a hotel in Hua Hin a few years ago that had warnings on their reviews about money being taken from room safes. I set a test one day and locked the empty safe putting some items in front in a particular order. When I came back in the evening, the items were moved and the safe was actually left open.

Maybe the Thai government got wind of numbers of cancellations from airlines and hotels.

Just a thought; has the OP's friend actually been to the Land Department and asked them what they require and the procedure? Might be a good place to start.

Surely the Thais could raise more revenue from the Chinese by implementing an enforced qurantine at the traveler's expense - as they did with all other Covid positive arrivals until relaxation of testing. The Thais are missing a trick here! Welcome with "open arms" even if you have Covid Kon Chine!!!

Did Anutin & Co. attend in person and welcome the first wave of Farangs after covid measures were eased? Chinese rule!

Reap what you sow! Anutin & Thailand! Next up we'll see TAT announcing "tourist arrivals lower than expected" in 2023 due to new covid restrictions. Why surprised at this <deleted> show?

LMFAO. Don't do drugs kids! Didn't your parents warn you?

RIP the vendors. A terrible combination, a drunk driver and riders on a saleng at 4am. Will never end well. Both a total danger on the roads. Very sad.

I'm leaving all the account login info in "letter of wishes" accompanying my will. Simple as that.

I would suspect it to be true but would get a second opinion from another lawyer just to be sure. You may want to check that there is a will in place stipulating what happens to the deceased spouses share of the property as it may not automatically pass to the surviving spouse. Additionally ask advice on whether or not the deceased's name can be removed from the title deeds without the surviving spouse having to show funds from overseas coming in to assume 100% ownership. There may be some exception due to death (best to check). When I divorced, I had to bring 50% in from overseas again before the Land Department would remove ex-wifes name from title. Again, definitely try another lawyer and an experienced top tier law office is advised.

Members on chat groups I'm on are ready to cancel or not book to come. Some just can't stand the idea of masks or any paperwork - shame for them. Let's see how many Chinese actually travel.

Vax certificate required for us on retirement extensions. Health insurance should not be required as we have no need to depart from the country and unlikely to have a departure flight. Apparently, Health insurance only needed for those returning to countries requiring testing to enter if coming from Thailand (India and China).

Maybe it's you. I ride a motorbike and occasionally drive in Thailand. True, other drivers maybe bad drivers but I find malicious road rage almost non existent in Thailand. Especially when compared to London and the UK. Jai yen yen...