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I have Wizz TV - Sky Mirror. Even after connecting direct to modem having continued buffering problem. Before Sky news there was no buffering now even that is has buffering. I have no problem viewing for example CNA -Singapore channel directly on Internet or you tube. Any advise how to solve this issue ? I am connected on Wizz TV App on android box than by HDMI to TV. All advice appriciated and thanks in advance.

I hold retirement extension valid till December 2025 and multi re entry on my UK Passport. Going to UK in March 2025 and will get new passport on return. I will carry both passports when I arrive in Bangkok and presume Immigration officer will stamp new passport with extension based in old passport till December 2025 ? Please correct me if not ? What is the procedure after that at Jomtien Immigration to transfer all stamps and how/when to do it ? All advice will be appriciated and I thank in advance.

Please suggest reliable taxi firm which can offer taxi service from Suvarnabhumi Airport on arrival to Jomtien, Pattaya. I had taxi firm for many years I used but driver no longer offers same now. Please confirm fares including Tolls. Please confirm telephone numbers/what's App or Line. Many Thanks in advance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I need to park 7 nights from 14 April 2023. If I arrive at say 7.30 A.M. in long term parking will I get bus to take to departures ? How often is bus in long term parking ? Do I need to book or just turn up and will definately find parking ? I have never done this. Will I get and from where on return bus when I arrive on 21 April 2023 ? All helpful answers specially some one who has done this will be appriciated and thanking all in advance. Alternatively will be to take taxi from Jomtien and same on return. Please advice. Many Thanks.

Please recommend taxi company who can pick me from my condo in Jomtien Teppraya Road to Suvarnbhumi Airport Departures and how much it costs including tolls ? Its only for one person but as it is early morning I thought need recommended reliable. Dont want to panic start looking for some one else if they do not come ? Also will they pick me up on my return bring back to Jomtien ? Many thanks in advance.

Best advise for my seven night visit to Danang, Viet Nam. I have Debit card Issued by Bangkok Bank and UOB both mastercard. Is it better to use there or best to use cash - TAKE THB from here convert in local cuurency ? Ofcourse I need to pay Hotel bill on check in expected around THB 30000 depending on rate. Looked at UOB Bank they convert amount in US$ than in THB plus 2.5% charge. I thought its expensive ? Any advise remoendation as well where to convert THB in to Vietnam Cuurency in Danang ? I have UK credit card but prefer to use THB or Thai Debit card. Many thanks in advance for all advice.

I understand I have to register n view vidio, get resident certificate from immigration and medical certificate than take all to renew license near Regent School. If I go in the morning at 8 AM will I be abke to get it done same morning or day or will they give me appoint ment to come again? If appontment how far ahead they give - I mean after how many days/week ? My License expires on 9 th May 2023 and I can do three months before so looking to go around 9th or 10th February 2023. Please advice correct timing, procedure. All help appriciated and thanks in advence. I am 72 age, British National.

Does any one know how long it take to get Q number in Pattaya when you go with all paperwork ?

Booked online Raja Ferry from Donsuk for car and passengers. Paid by my Visa Debit card than it transfered me back to rajaferryport web but no ticket. Eventually clicked forgot password and they gave me password it shows waiting on booking ? Do not understand what it is waiting for ? Try to contact them on line reply said if off the page paid customer must make new reservation old booking will be cancelled automatically. I did not make booking off the page it actually transfered me to take my visa card number etc but till now bank has not debited my account. Can someone explain if I have made mistake or I should continue waiting overnight and booking will come through once they get paid. Also if someone can explain I drive to Donsuk can I get ferry ticket for car and passengers if not booked online ? Please full procedure from anyone who has done or travelled before will be helpful. Many thanks in advance. I need to travel on 24th and return on 26th December.

I have GBP account with UOB Bank. I can transfer GBP in THB or can transfer back home to UK or any country using Internet Log in. I do not use any application. If any other currency like USD comes they will buy conver and deposit in GBP. So one can open USD or Euro Account if required but not multi currency. No debit card.