NokYai611

Hi….Can anyone recommend an Opthomologist.  Prefer Pattaya but would be willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks!

It would seem that further raids at BJ home(s) will not be necessary for now…….perhaps next year about this same time.

Please be cautious in any swimming pool, particularly older pools in Thailand.  The port (normally isolated) used to vacuum (high negative pressure) is very often located on a vertical wall on the pool. In newer pools it’s inside the skimmer receptacle (much safer).
 

If someone forgets to close the port after a cleaning ……swimmers can be seriously injured.  I always check this port when in an unfamiliar pool - and yes twice I have found this port operating.  

On 9/5/2023 at 2:06 PM, sammyoz said:

When you’re born or raised in America, you’re encouraged to be or do ANYTHING you want anywhere you want. Poor guy was probably just exercising his “rights” as an American to wreak havoc and cause damage.

Well played bashing!  No big words utilized (not too surprising)……but impressive use of CAPS and “ “ marks.  Hope it felt good!

4 hours ago, Lazybones said:

At the end of the test it displays the answers you got wrong and the correct answer

Actually no, at least not at Pattaya DLT…….but they did some years ago.

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You mean "wouldn't it be nice/reasonable (?) to be given the correct answers in advance"?!

You seem quite obtuse…..reviewing a test result to improve your understanding is hardly the same as what you suggest.  

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Strange! When I made the test, it was possible to go back and look up what was wrong. Why he not do that?

Now, at Pattaya at least, this cannot be done……and DLT staff won’t assist!

2 hours ago, rct99q said:

Just did the test in Nong Khai in February. Nearly fell asleep during the video. About 50 people, 40 Thai, 2 English, and a couple of others not sure what language their tests were in. Scored 49 and got a big thumbs up from staff. Results are shown at the end if you want to review. Nearly every question was covered in the video.  

Staff at Nong Khai could not have been more helpful. The driver test lady spoke great English and we had a good laugh at two Thai guys doing the motorcycle test who could not stay on the raised beam in a straight line. Both fell off multiple times half way through. She was making fun of them in a nice way in English and they had no idea what she was saying. Overall not a bad day. Have had a license for about 10 years before covid, but expired for more than three years. At the end there was a small box right hand side of the screen to click on to see wrong answers. I remember as after completing test I still had time for review and you could pick which question or questions you wanted to review. I did and after rereading some questions changed my answers. 

Good to learn of a better experience - thumbs up Nong Khai - and another finger for Pattaya DLT!

2 hours ago, dingdongrb said:

WT4, are you saying that one cannot slip a brown envelope to the clerk and obtain a license these days?

Certainly you can…….I simply won’t.

8 hours ago, JayClay said:

When I did the computer test, going back many years now, you were shown which questions you got wrong after the test along with the "correct" answer. Is that no longer the case?

Yes, your experience matches mine (from about 8 years ago)….but now they do not show which questions were incorrect …..and worse, when asked for that insight, they say NO!!

Farcical! 
 

Good News……just learned my staff guy FINALLY passed the car computer test……no thanks to the warm-hearted folks at the Land Transport Office!!!!!!!

9 hours ago, bbko said:

Plenty of online sites showing the driver's test with questions & answers;

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

 

Thanks, yes he has been studying these Q/A but can’t figure out where he’s going wrong - wouldn’t it be nice/reasonable to know which questions were answered incorrectly!

My brother-in-law is a monk.  When he needs medical attention my wife and I must help.  The Temple leadership informed my wife the Temple provides no help.  I can’t help but wonder what happens to monks, in need, who have no family for support.  
 

Seems like a very strange system indeed!

Well …..good to know so many neighbors seem to appreciate the darkness of the “Darkside”.  

The other “dark” implication (besides safety) of these failing (relatively) new street lights is the possible/likely corruption associated with purchasing/installing lights which quickly go belly up.

I’m sure I am not the only “Darkside” resident to note the ever increasing failure of the relatively new street lights.  If it didn’t have safety implications it would be laughable - an appalling situation truly.

I bought a Covid policy ($100,000) which expires 3 October - but I need duration through 30 January 2023 for another trip.  Can I purchase another policy to extend coverage through 30 Jan 2023 and provide the 2 insurance certificates for entry?  I am not sure I can upload 2 certificates.  
 

i can’t seem to find answer and phone calls go unanswered thus far.

Thanks

I remain confused on 1 point please:

Upon my return to my home in Thailand (international trip) - if I test positive with no symptoms - can I quarantine at my home or will I be forced to quarantine elsewhere.  Thanks

Hey KhunJeff

Thanks for the “Recovery Certificate” information - I will give it a shot.

For your amusement…..I contacted Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (where I have used various services for years) for help obtaining “Recovery Certificate”…..but they said unless I had been treated by them for my mild Covid infection they would NOT get any assistance from BHP.  This after being told not to come to the hospital with mild/no symptoms.  A wonderful organization…..aaargh!

I am facing the same issue - having had a mild and “unreported” C infection in Thailand I may very well test positive with required ATK or PCR test. (Both tests require hospital or lab endorsement.). 
 

Does anyone know if a “Recovery Certificate” can be obtained in Thailand?  Apparently such documents are issued in USA and Europe to aid travelers who are recovered but likely to test positive.

That is very helpful, thanks for providing.  Obviously I spoke to a FAKE customer service representative.

Many have posted something along the following……..Lazada has a good return policy so what are you complaining about?  Well I am glad you are happy with the return policy but, if you notice in my post, I wanted to confirm the policy with Lazada by contacting Customer Service.  Again, I was told that I could NOT return anything based on it being a FAKE.  Thought it might be nice to share but…..

For now, as a practical matter, this announcement means nada.

To obtain a COE (I am in process)………Thai embassies have no new guidance from Bangkok ….7 day ASQ booking or Sandbox approach still REQUIRED for permission to “plan” for Thailand arrival in early November.  TIT

Attempting to obtain a COE in the USA (fully vaccinated) I have learned (from Thai Embassy DC) that the government announcement of NO quarantine as of 1 November is NOT formalized.

They have no idea when/if this will be formalized.

Bottom line if you need a COE in sufficient time for an early November arrival - submit your ASQ booking for 7 days (and the many other required documents). 

Why am I not surprised?  Could be a real + for arrival numbers.

Thanks - you folks are the best!  The confusion (for me) was associated with the “Single Entry” part of the name.....but your rationale appears logical indeed.