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  1. Supalai Mare Condo on Thappraya Road Jomtien. Good Security, Entry of vehicles cars/Motorbike with Number Plate recognised system and entry into condo building, swimming pool, Gym by card swipe. Studios rental less but 1 bed condo one can get from 16000 onwards depending on which floor you stay n weather it is sea view or city view. Good negotiations required for long stay agreement.
  2. Few months back I tried to open USD Deposit account with them as they were giving high interest on USD Deposits however they refused to open account giving me details of what is required among them was work permit or business person. I am retiree from UK and they did not want me to open.
  3. For last 3 weeks I have pain in left cheek as soon as I tart eating. First few days there was swelling but that has stopped now. Went to local GP was told it may be infection, got antibiotics. Finished all but still pain, went back was told to go to hospital. After going through three different departments was sent to Dentist Surgeon who took various XRAYS and said about 3 months back where tooth was extracted bone behind has gone soft. Nothing can be done about that. Well tooth was extracted in there only. Cannot understand this. Any suggestion, advice what to do or whom to consult further ? All helpful honest advice will be highly appreciated. Am 73 Age, live in Jomtien, from UK.
  4. If you open Foreign Currency Account with UOB Bank you can keep in currency say GBP USD etc and you can do online transfer to other country by SWIFT. Your SWIFT TT charges will be deducted from foreign currency account or you can convert them to THB account. Unfortunately intreest rate is very low.
  5. Would someone please guide me how to get International Driving License Permit ? I have full Thailand Driving license for 5 years issued here in Pattaya. Looking to use same with International Driving Permit to rent car in London Heathrow ? Please let me know procedure, documents required , where to apply and get plus fees etc. Thanking in advance.
  6. I had replaced new car battery from Toyota Dealer about 2 years back and was told during service yesterday its going down n needs replacing. I thought that's very short life so asking for advice for best replacement battery, best brand n where to buy get it replaced fitted in Pattaya. What guarantee to expect n price ? My Toyota ATIV was purchased as new car in December 2018 Toyota brand Battery was fitted as replacement. Yes I do go away 2 or 3 times a year for 3 to 5 weeks so car is not being used - do not know if that is reason ? All advice reply will be appreciated n I thank all in advance now.
  7. Please confirm where can I get Yellow Fever Vaccination in Pattaya n cost/procedure for same. Am planning to go to East Africa end of April 2024 n before I apply for visa need certificate to be uploaded with visa application. All advice will be highly appreciated and I thank you in advance.
  8. Can anyone suggest optician who can do prescription glasses both for driving/reading in one including colour changing at reasonable prices in Pattaya. I tried couple of places but price with excellent lenses are around 28000 THB plus frame. Please suggest one who does best at reasonable price.
  9. Some important documents received at my UK address needs to be couriered to Thailand along with my activated new SIM (UK Number). Trying to fill pick up online DHL asks for registration with Thai authorities for custom clearance and number for same ? Could not understand this. Has anyone recently got documents from UK and gone through this ? What n how do I get this registration from Thai customs ? Tried to phone DHL office in Bangkok could not get explanation guidance. Advice required from anyone who has done this confirming how to do and why as an individual required to register just to get my bank/legal documents by Courier ? My UK friend checked with local Royal Mail Post office and was told it is ilegal to courier activated sim abroad - if that is correct than it will only documents. SIM i can collect when I go next year. All advice opinion will be appciated and I thank you all in advance.
  10. I have three contract pay monthly and have International Roaming on all the time. I get OTP from bank fine but now Three have stopped international roaming until you pay £5 per day which is very expensive, Before they used to charge when you use. Now if some one phones on my UK Three number message says not in service. Recently my bank tried to call than I realised what Three has done. Requesting for advice which UK Sim to buy may be better on pay as you go - tell my UK friend to send me here (or he can activate in UK for me) than send me here - will that work ? Please only honest advice opnion and many thanks to all in advance. Is it OK to send SIM by courier from UK with my other post letters ?
  11. Friend transfer just under 10k to UK to his son by Swift. Next day Bank in Thailand asked him to fill extra form - he has yet to go to Bank next week. Presume this is normal money laundering check form as he transfered funds from his account in Thailand to his Sons account in England. Does any one know what do they ask and if passport copy of Thai Bank account holder and all bank details are also sent to UK ? All advice help will be appriciated. If any one had done this please give details. Thanks in advance.
  12. Need to buy Ledger Paper A4 size for printing instead of normal white A4 size printing paper. Does any one know where I can buy in Pattaya. Cheked B2S in Central they do not have. Normally abroad this is used for legal documents by solicitors and to submit to court etc. Please confirm places where I ca buy ? could not find on Lazada.
  13. Can any one advise how to get Cambodia Retiree Resident visa ? Procedure, costs, time taken and any recommendation of Agents in phnom penh - captal city as well where best to stay intially ? Which area is safe and where more expats live ? Also how safe is Cambodian banks for depositing foreign currency deposits in GBP/USD ? Is it easy to take out after maturity of deposit to transfer abroad - out of cambodia ? All help, advise will be appiriciated and I thank all in advance. Please comment.
  14. I have lived in Jomtien for over 10 years ( Last six years on Retirement Extension and before that on yearly non immigrant multi entry visa from UK). I need Police certificate for no crminal record certificate of charactor. How do I get that ? Where to apply ? What is the procedure, costs and how long it takes to get it ? Do they give in Thai Language or in English ? Please advice. All correct helpful information details welcome and I thank for that in advance.
  15. Looking for reliable taxi from Jomtien to Suvarnbhumi airport price including tolls for one person. Have looked online found Cherry taxi service for THB 1000 - Please confirm if any one have used them and are reliable ? Please kindly advice reliable service - Many thanks in advance.

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