Speedo1968

I currently use Youtube and Dailymotion to find good tv series from UK or foreign TV with English subs.
This can be old or new series.

Can anyone suggest alternative "Free" sites which allow for watching and downloading ?

I thought you had to make a bank deposit for your one year visa renewal and that you are not supposed to withdraw from this account at least 2 months before visa renewal application.
When renewing my visa I make a 100 / 200 baht deposit.

On 12/13/2022 at 1:44 PM, KannikaP said:

Scan & email them. A Financial company told me they needed 'wet' signatures. I asked whether they would be able to tell the difference. They said NO and accepted the scans.

OP - an idea but there are originals and copies to be sent including old ones that may not scan well.
Will check with DHL.

On 12/14/2022 at 6:20 AM, Andycoops said:

I've used DHL from here to UK.

Package signed for in UK within 3 days of leaving Thailand.

 

Thanks I have sent hair products to UK by DHL from Khon Kaen, very good service.
Will check next  time I go to KK

On 12/12/2022 at 11:26 PM, Lingba said:

can you please give me the name and number

phone number is 080 664 3405
Sorry cant remember name will ask my friend

4 hours ago, roo860 said:

If no-one was there wouldn't they contact the receiver to arrange a delivery, when I sent a package with Fed Ex few years ago that's what they did.

OP - Thanks for your comment.
That's what I was hoping they would do ( phone contact ).

I have a number of important documents ( about 10 pages ) to send to UK.
Due to current labour problems with strikes / proposed strikes  in UK and also allowing for Christmas / New Year any suggestions for best way to send documents from here ?
Not sure if recipient would be at home during normal delivery times to sign for documents.

On 12/4/2022 at 3:14 PM, puchooay said:

@Speedo1968

 

You don't need a lawyer for a will.

 

Are you sure you need a signature for the other documents?

 

You'll be hard pushed to get a Thai law firm to sign documents that are in English.

 

 

On 12/4/2022 at 3:09 PM, John Spooner said:

Try www.isaanlawyers.com English lawyer in charge. 

OP - Thanks for contact details

On 11/28/2022 at 2:10 PM, ezzra said:

If you're in Pattaya area see K. Patchara, a lady lawyer on 0818094491... 

Thanks but I live about 50km from Khon Kaen

Originator - Subject closed

I need translation of simple Will ( English to Thai ) and signature.
Secondly signature only for 2 other simple documents which are in English.

I made a DNR document in English many years ago ( I always carry with me when out ) and lodged with various hospitals in Thailand ( also once in UK ) . There has in the past been cause in Thailand ( and UK ) to present it and my request was acknowledged.
Does anyone know if hospitals in Thailand need a special document from my children in UK to release body for cremation locally and does this have to be in Thai language ?

On 9/30/2022 at 2:27 PM, Speedo1968 said:

I have a dead laptop battery, anywhere in Khon Kaen ( my nearest big town ) to deposit it ?

 

Me too.   Plus a few normal batteries.

Watching Silent Witness and Black Books

On 10/14/2022 at 3:41 PM, brianthainess said:

When you go to that site and see all things that must be done, use one of the recommended funeral directors, they will do everything for you, I used Asia One for a friend that died. It saved a lot of stress, but at 43k to come to kohchang twice, as it needs to be registered with the local ampher first, that included the coffin and delivered to the local wat in a timely fashion. very good caring staff speaking English

Thanks again for your comments.
I have been to a number of funerals at different temples of Thai friends and I have an idea of the various arrangements.    Also prices.
My partner has finally got some sensible answers from UK Embassy and local govt / police requirements.
I have already prepared a folder with various documents.
Many years ago I prepared and placed a DNR request at all hospitals I attended.   My local govt. hospital when I was in emergency asked me if the DNR, if necessary was still applicable.   When I have been in a similar situation in Khon Kaen ( and even on general visits ) have never, except on one occasion following a major stroke with complications ( which I help treat with alternative treatment including for kidney failure ), mentioned the fact that I had placed a DNR with them.
Guess its now just a wait and see.
My local temples are only 2 - 4km away from my home, closer still if I am in the local hospital ( but 50km if from Khon Kaen ).
Not sure about the catering side as I am vegan and some friends are vegetarians.     Will ask for at least one dish to be vegi.
 

Locals where I live outside of town cut grass in many places including local keep fit park, they feed it to their cows and buffalo.   

I have a dead laptop battery, anywhere in Khon Kaen ( my nearest big town ) to deposit it ?

On 8/16/2022 at 9:40 PM, Maybole said:

I am not sure if this is relevant, but English law and Scots law differ in some details regarding a deceased. I found that out when my mum died. Although she lived and died in Scotland, her bank had been bought over by an English financial institution and tried to apply English law. It took 9 weeks to sort out.

OP - Thanks for your comments, sorry to read of the difficulties regarding your Mum's bank accounts

On 9/8/2022 at 8:35 PM, nong38 said:

When my friend died his body was held a morgue until the cremation at a local Wat could proceed, although he lived with a Thai lady his next of kin lived in the USA so the US Embassy in Bangkok were the go between, as I recall the US Embassy had a list of facilitators who deal with these events on behalf of family many miles away. The next of kin were not coming for the funeral but gave permission for it to go ahead whilst the facilitators on behalf of the next of kin collected his worldy goods for transport to the USA, one of the tripping points was his Thai computer, different voltage and different script, his former wife really wanted it can't imagine why.

The body can be kept in the morgue for as long as necessary there is nightly fee but its a small amount whilst the way ahead is agreed.

OP - Thanks for your comments.
My next of kin in the UK have already agreed to funeral here and will attend if possible.
The British Embassy were not helpful in any way and would not even discuss the mater over the phone saying that I have to fill in an online information form and "wait ! " for a reply.
My friend here has already garnered information about contacting police, local govt office etc. and will arrange all sides of the funeral /cremation.
Have found a lawyer to translate / witness my funeral wishes, going to see them this week and check that I have used all the correct phrases I.e. "Being of sound mind etc" on my funeral wishes.
Now we just have to wait and see ....

On 8/23/2022 at 7:35 PM, lopburi3 said:

Perhaps more information?  You have no marriage to a Thai?  So next of kin will be in UK?  Expect Embassy will have to contact next of kin for instructions and suspect there will be set options that Embassy can arrange locally but may only be cremation itself.  Sorry can not be of more help but without local involvement suspect options are limited.  I would keep trying to get information from your Embassy as they are point on such matter (Thai authorities need Embassy OK to release body).  If you do get solid information expect others would welcome overview of what you find out.

OP - Thanks lopburi3 for your comments.
I am not married to a Thai but have had longtime friend for more than 20 years.
Next of kin ? I have next of kin in UK but what happens if you don't have etc. ?   What happens if you want someone other than family to agree about funeral ( local knowledge of what needs to be arranged to reduce stress on family members.    The embassy doesn't seem to have an answer to this.   They also don't seem to have an answer as to who can arrange funeral other than Funeral Parlors.   They claim local temple funerals ARE expensive: not to my knowledge of those I attended here, even when the person was a well known person in the local community.

My next of kin in UK have agreed no problem to my friend making arrangements for funeral so I have drawn up a document stating it is my wish to have a Buddhist funeral / cremation at a local temple and named my friend as organiser.   This will be translated in to Thai and stamped by a lawyer.      I am hoping that the British Embassy will accept this along with death certificate - if this of course can be given to friend.    Then I must hope that the local hospital gives signed death certificate to friend etc etc. ( get translated to English and copied for UK pension office, bank etc. ).

I am told that if I die the police and local govt. office have to be informed so I think I need to have my friend ask these offices now what needs to be done not to wait until I am dead.

Will let you know how I get on with initial documents and govt departments.

 

I haven"t used a TV for years, watching downloaded or website TV series ( Dailymotion / Youtube ) on my laptop, rarely full movies.

Generally watch only in the evening for 1 - 2 hours.
I would like something in the range of 20 - 28 inch to help view sub titled programs.
Something to use WiFi or connect laptop to view downloads.

Am considering 3BB package but unsure if any value as I mainly watch UK TV series or European, occasionally US.
Nothing HighTech or too expensive.
Any ideas please ?
 

Does anyone know what "signing off" documents are required for request to have a funeral and be cremated at a local temple ?
I follow no faith and have had a DNR ( used a couple of times  ) and general document for funeral for many years.
I have been to a number of Thai funerals of people I knew well and, wish to make it as easy as possible for the person that will arrange mine.
Already advised my next of kin in UK with no issues.
Have tried getting a simple answer from the British Embassy both in writing and verbally but no definite fixed requirements i.e. do I need to send a death certificate to the embassy, do they send it back with an approval document ???   Do they need something from next of kin ?   Do they need a document from the person who will arrange funeral ?   Can all of this be done in advance documentation ?
Please keep replies to the questions asked - thank you.

I have a friend whom I wish to carry out my wishes for a funeral / cremation in a local Watt.
Under British law firstly next of kin in UK must approve and the document "signed off" by a lawyer in UK.    Can anyone confirm this is necessary ?
 

This is then sent by my daughter to me.

The document must be translated in to Thai.  This document would on my death enable release of the body for cremation.

In my Will which relates only to the funeral I must nominate the person to carry out my wishes ( and this must be written by a lawyer in English and Thai ), attached with the English / Thai document from my daughter

My questions are-

Has anyone had experience of this ?

Does anyone know of a lawyer in Banphai or Khon Kaen that has knowledge of this and can do translations ?

I seem to be stuck in a spiral of what to do first etc

15 hours ago, Bruno123 said:

Were any of my suggestions of help? I guess the product has already expired, so what did you do?

In the end I found someone to talk to Kaspersky in Bangkok and they eventually sorted out the AntiVirus Package and found me a way to install the One Year Total Security that I had without extra charge.

OP - many thanks for all the replies, whatever their message.
In the end I found someone to talk to Kaspersky in Bangkok and they eventually sorted out the AntiVirus Package and found me a way to install the One Year Total Security that I had without extra charge.
Again thanks to all