Andrew Dwyer

Have to say I'm confused now as the NI site says I have 35 full years contributions, but the Pension Forecast site says I need to contribute 6 more years to get a full pension... 

Similar situation for me Mike . ( I have 40 years but still need another 6 years) my figures are very similar to yours.

I think it means you were contracted out at some point.

45 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

As you were contracted out you should have been paying into a company or private pension, that pension should easily more than make up the difference. That was the reason to decide to contract out, I decided not to when offered the option.

 

If you were not paying into another pension or that pension has disappeared then your choice may have been suboptimal 

Yes, I paid into 2 company pensions, one of which is frozen until I’m 65 and the other I am drawing.

I am also paying AVC’s to cover a period when I was working without a pension.

You can get a pension forecast.
They will tell you if you will be entitled to a UK gov pension.
I don't understand about you paying more if you have paid 40 years NI contributions.
I had 42 years NI and I got the full weekly pension amount that was given at that year at 65 year old. 

Yes its 35 years. I had 31 1/2 3 years ago. So ive been psying class 3 to get the 35 years. Have 6 months to go.. No need to pay anymore than 35 years. 
Its only useful for your pension..  

Looks like things may have moved on since 2008, then, when I obtained a medical certificate for my OA visa application on the basis of a "thorough medical examination" which consisted of the doctor's eyes moving from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet before she signed it!

This is the form I downloaded from the Embassy website in 2016 .

Hospital nurse in Pathum Thani took my blood pressure, weight and filled in the form, the doctor put his stethoscope on my chest and asked me if I felt okay , I answered “yes” and he signed the form !!

It’s amazing what they can do nowadays [emoji51]

In the uk my gp said she couldn’t do some of the tests and therefore couldn’t sign the form ( fair enough ) , just gave an accompanying letter to say that “ from my medical records I appeared to be in good health “. Quite comical as I hadn’t visited my gp for at least 21 years !!

19 minutes ago, lamyai3 said:

Oh, I didn't realise the medical certificate could be done in Thailand for an application in London. Is it ok just from any doctor here (small clinic etc)? 

I went to a local hospital but I guess a clinic would work. The key is to use the official form downloaded from the Embassy website.

Great feedback everyone. A couple of questions if I may in order to boost my confidence in preparation for my O-A visa application at the Thai Embassy in London, UK later this year:
 
Other than Roy111, has anyone else submitted original documents of police check, medical certificate and bank statement plus photocopies of same without requiring notarisation by a Notary Public or certified by a Solicitor? The Thai Embassy visa website that Roy has thoughtfully linked indicates that if original documents are submitted then the photocopies don't need to be notarised or certified.
 
Similarly, has anyone other than Andrew Dwyer obtained/completed the medical certificate in Thailand?
 
As a bit of background, I applied for an O-A visa from the Thai Embassy in London in 2014 which I supported with original documents as requested (including a medical cert obtained from my UK General Practitioner/Doctor) and notarised photocopies. So what has been reported here suggests that it may be less expensive and onerous than I had experienced before. BTW I am currently residing in Thailand.
 
Thanks in anticipation of receiving some confidence building replies.

Slightly stressful experience on the visa collection day - I turned up a bit late, and in my haste dashed downstairs into the almost identical Bangladesh embassy next door. Realising my mistake I tried to exit but got stuck behind a large family helping an elderly relative up the stairs for the next ten minutes... 

Yup, I went through it a couple of years ago, works out a little expensive but worth it IMO especially with the new immigration regulations coming !

£125 for the visa , going up to £150 shortly.

£45 for police report.

Medical certificate can be done in Thailand ( download form from Embassy website, it’s in Thai and English), cost me 360 baht.

Transpot to London and possible overnight stay depends on your location.

Plus notarised docs varies in cost.

The Thai Embassy in London is changing the procedure soon ( April 1st I think ) and from then on you apply online and pick up in person ( not sure if registered return post is available) so best to check on this before gathering docs .

I think what he is trying to say is that there is a pressure gauge connected to the compressor. Unlike those compressors you see at a petrol station where you would set your pressure and it cuts off automatically once the desired pressure is reached, the tyre pressure is controlled by hand.

Sorry, it’s rather hard to describe but once you see it, you will know what I mean.

 

 

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Okay, thanks for the clarification.

Where I have lunch sometimes is opposite a B Quik and it’s a constant stream of cars waiting to top up their tyre pressure, some pick ups but mainly cars, it’s like a drive thru , most don’t get out of their vehicles !!

They definitely don’t adjust the pressure for different vehicles, it’s whatever the compressor delivers .

I thought you only needed 35 years to qualify for full UK pension.

Last year I contacted them and got the details:

Basically I would receive £26 a week short of Full State Pension = £1,352 a year.

I paid £740 a year for the missing years so I figured it worth my while. ( as long as I live to 70 1/2 years old ) !!

In my case I had not paid NI for 1 1/2 years so I paid a lump sum for 1st year and then another lump sum to get back up to date and monthly from then on .

You can do it online via government gateway and then contact them via phone to get your repayment options.

OP , log on to HMRC, create a government gateway ( your personal username and password) and you can get all your information instantly using only your NI number.

You will get a forecast as shown .

My (2005) Ranger 4-door calls for 39 rear, 30 front for full load operation. Check the driver's door for a placard with recommended pressures.
 
Whatever you do, don't go above the "maximum pressure" stated on the tyre sidewall.
 
Also, please can you post images using a common codec, like .jpg so we non Apple users we can view them.
 

 
The child performance they all have to be judged against:
 

 

 
One of the great child performances by 1st timer Thomas Turgoose (2nd from left), and brillant work by Stephen Graham (middle):
 
 
 

Oops, left out some more info. I bought the 1.3 petrol engine. Bought it during a recent exhibition in Robinsons mall. I went with the hiconnect trim (rrp 620,000 baht). Discount of 40,000 baht. Paid 12,000 for the soul crystal red (I think it’s called) paint job. Free upgrade to pvc leather seats, your choice of colour (salesgirl came to my house for us to choose)


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