worrab

You use the DLTR online booking system. You have to now watch this video and the questions asked can be in English even though the speaker talks in Thai. (Don't ask.) You are able to select that option. Take the screenshot of the QR code when you have passed this test. Take this to the DLT with your medical certificate and then at the appointed time you go and do the reaction test with the traffic lights and the depth perception test. All good and you will receive your new licence. This is what happened with me at DLT Bang Saphan.

This is just so wrong. So many animal welfare groups have condemned this practice of riding in a howdah!! Many elephant sanctuaries have stopped doing this as it is, quite simply, not healthy for the elephant as their backs/spine are not designed for carrying weight! And before the comments come in, I am well aware of what happened in the past but they did not know any different. The RTP should be ashamed of this publicity stunt and stop it NOW!!

I have recently had my Mother pass away and my sister and I are going through the probate process. This is all being handled by the family solicitors who are also executors of the will. There are very few loopholes to get around this and now there is talk of lowering the rate of tax from 40% starting next year!! Here is a link to give you a guide of the IHT rules. https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax

I beg to differ. Booked the other week for BKK-LGW-BKK Business Class and the price had actually dropped by 17k THB over last year. Even last year they were middle of the road on prices when compared to other airlines. Service is still excellent as well.

Does not make any difference using a VPN. I use one connected to UK and as soon as you enter departure from BKK then you will automatically be taken to an airline Thai Office and pay in baht. I know this from experience from booking with Emirates now and BA in the past.

So if Emirates are going to use this new "concourse", is that going to be further from the Emirates Lounge or closer?

When they did that to me 2 years ago, I had reserved 14K (window) on the 380 and they changed it to 10K (window) on the 777. No complaints from me and I only found this out by checking Manage my Booking.

All promotions over the past few years have now stopped. We have the water filtration and pumps on a separate meter which only consumed between 20 and 26 units a month. This used to be free, under the 50 units rule. We now have to pay. We have another meter which is on 0 units a month. It is there just in case. Used to be free under the 50 unit rule and now costs just over 8 baht a month. But hey ho, it is not breaking the bank and is cheaper than UK!!!

Even more interesting as there has been no reply to this query. I would have thought it was a "protected" form of employment here and westerners would not be able to do this. I also had an HGV license when I lived in UK and never renewed after retiring here in 2015. Would not want to go back to that rat race now!!

I am intrigued to know how you managed to take the HGV test here. And if so, surely there would have been some grounding in the laws, loose term I know, regarding what hours you can work.

You are correct and I have never seen that tier before when making bookings. Normally there is just the 3 tiers.

With Business Class you get access to all Lounges and Chauffeur Drive to departure airport and arrival airport to final destination. There are kms/mileage limits depending on airport. Emirates have just changed the ruling at Heathrow from a 70 miles as the crow flies to 70 miles by road!! 40kgs luggage but no more than 30kgs in a case and yes, fast track where available. My choice every time now on BKK-LHR-BKK and the price is less expensive than Thai Airways, EVA, Etihad, Qatar,and Lufthansa. (I did check this ready to book my annual flights next July.)

I have a Bangkok Bank debit card and have been told by my Bank Manager that there is a limit of 100,000THB for farangs. Therefore I have been unable to use it for airline tickets to UK. I believe this is the same for all banks but if anyone knows differently, please say.

This is really not a problem with forward planning as I have been doing that for a few years for Hua Hin Immigration. Go to my local bank a couple of weeks beforehand to request a 12 month statement. Then return the day before going to Immigration to get the bank letter and 12 month statement. At the same time request a 6 month statement which is produced there and then. Get the necessary stamps and all is done. Job sorted.