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10 hours ago, jlwilliamsjr18 said:

Expats are in fact one of the golden geese of Thailand. Do the math, if each one, spends 100 dollars a week, thats a sizable hunk for the economy.  So, why kill this golden goose?

And if each retiree has between THB400.000 - 800,000 locked into their bank account, it's a nice 'foreign asset' for the government if the retirees cannot utilise those funds.

19 hours ago, BritTim said:

I am sure someone will be selling them. Personally, I always make sure I have a few dollars in my wallet, purchased at regular rates, rather than putting myself in a position of being extorted to buy dollars at 50 baht to the dollar, but up to you.

I thought that too until the Immigration refused to accept the notes. I had to negotiate a clean $10 outside for THB200.

11 hours ago, jonwilly said:

I have a will created by a reputable Thai Lawyer. The will names my assets, my moderator and who will inherit and the will is lodged and registered at the local Apher.

 

john

Ditto. Easy to set up with a good lawyer.

In the UK (Boots) I was quoted GBP180 (THB7,200) for varifocal and tinted lenses, including frames, with a second pair at half price.

On Monday in Hua Hin the quote was between THB25,000 and THB40,000 GBP 650 - GBP1,000 mind you the second pair was free.

On 12/20/2018 at 10:49 AM, rocketdave said:

Renewed my retirement visa last week at Pattaya Immigration in Jomtien, had to have my pic taken (took half an hour) letter from bank and all done easy-peasy.

Ditto at Hua Hin immigration. 35 minutes from arriving to leaving.

22 hours ago, tgeezer said:

The country is on its uppers, I should think that the embassy would want to continue writing letters if only to secure their continued employment.


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And income. GBP50 per letter X number of applicants.

6 hours ago, wgdanson said:

And that stops on 1st Jan 2019.

I've just looked at the Embassy website and it seems they will not issue such letters after 12 December 2018.

On 9/5/2018 at 8:18 AM, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Lots in Hua Hin! Neighbours of mine include Swiss, Russian, English, Singaporean and French couples.

And three neighbours of mine, all UK.

1 minute ago, BritTim said:

I guess it is because the first two passports became full. Note, however, that a UK child passport is only valid for five years, not 10.

Ok, I now understand the difference in length of time adult and child UK passports  however my point is, if the child is on his third UK passport i.e. two have expired,  then 2 x 5 = 10 years even if the first passport was obtained shortly after birth. It's fairly academic either way but am i missing something?

5 hours ago, khundon said:

Thanks unonjoe

the strange thing is, that our son has never had a Thai Birth certificate, only a British one!

He has had two Thai passports, both issued in the UK. One from the Thai Embassy in London and one at an outreach day in Poole UK a couple of years ago. 

He has traveled extensively with us, hence the need for his Third Thai passport (he is also on his third UK Passport) but for the life of me, I can’t remember the Thai Embassy ever asking for a Thai birth certificate?

 

 

How can your 7 year old son be on his third UK passport? A UK passport is usually for 10 years so requiring a third UK passport would mean that your son would be well over 20 years old.

On 8/29/2018 at 8:27 AM, Suradit69 said:

Unfortunately certain nationalities tend to attract greater scrutiny in Thailand, especially when it's suspected that they are working here without a work permit.

 

 

 

So I wonder what has happened since joining ASEAN? I was of the opinion that there would be free movement of individuals from member states and freedom to work in member states.

Can anybody help?

My Indonesian friend's daughter would like to study in Thailand up to A Level (UK) standard. Her parents are unsure as to the procedure and requirements of Thai immigration department. The daughter will be 17 yo in December.

I have tried looking at the Thai Embassy websites but seem to be going around in circles.

Any relevant advice will be greatly accepted.

12 hours ago, UnkleMoooose said:

36k per day and you'll have a good life; 36k per week and you'll get by; 36k per month and that's subsistence living. Not enjoyable at all I would imagine.

Even with free accommodation?

On 6/27/2018 at 2:27 PM, Nick ZepTepi said:

Good luck, or better luck.

I suggest you Use your time to fully write out your experience, it could be a best seller one day, plus it might help with your medical issues.




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I'll wait until the story comes out in hardback.

On 6/14/2018 at 7:51 PM, AlexRich said:

The retailer in the UK is not bound to sell at the marked price, and for very good reasons And I do not believe that the US is any different. If a car in the showroom that costs £10,000 is showing as £1,000 because the zero at the end blew away, the car retailer does not have to honour the price. I guess the Thai offer had expired but the shop was too lazy to change the signs ... even though they have misled you they are not legally obliged to sell at the offer price, as the offer is now expired.

Asi recall from UK the marked price is an 'invitation  to treat' not a fixed price. 

Looks a little bit like an April Fool story to me.

I am having some family and friends around to my house for a small lunchtime / early afternoon celebration, up to 10 people.

Does anybody know of a reliable quality outside caterer who could accommodate this next Thursday 29th?

Many thanks 

On 28/02/2018 at 7:07 AM, nakhonandy said:

Typical Grauniad claptrap, nothing to do with Brexit. Countries all over Europe have the same issues, not just the UK.

 

Then again honesty does not fit the left labour agenda, which has always been passionately anti EU, until it was trendy to lable all Brexit voters right wing racists.

I know that I my home town many of the 'so called' homeless people have been offered accommodation but have refused it because it is not suitable i.e. no WiFi connection, cable TV, have to pay for rent and utilities etc..

Typical of the Guardian to run an unbalanced story.

And two Mothers in law. Ouch

On 10/02/2018 at 7:59 PM, JOC said:

Did it 3 weeks ago. Papers needed: copy of passport main page, copy of visa, copy of old drivers licence (both sides), confirmation of address (yellow book copy or immigration confirmation original) + old licence........No medical needed for a 5 year renewal.

Arrive early (8.30), hand over your papers and they will give you a form in Thai, but you just have to fill in your name and phone number. Wait a while and you will be called to the test room. (Colorblind test, Reaction test and Perception test). Then you will have to watch the safety video for one hour...compulsory.....After that they will call your name, have your picture taken and pay at the cashier. Another minute and you will have your new shiny drivers licence....I arrived around 8.30 and left at around 11.00..

Total cost for 2 licenses (car and motorbike) 760 baht.

Many thanks JOC, this is very helpful,  I'll be going to Pranburi tomorrow. 

7 hours ago, Jimbo in Thailand said:

I tend to favor 'an eye for an eye' punishment for Premchai Karnasuta in this case since we're talking about felines, i.e., a black leopard vs a fatcat business tycoon.

Give him half a days start.

7 hours ago, Jimbo in Thailand said:

I tend to favor 'an eye for an eye' punishment for Premchai Karnasuta in this case since we're talking about felines, i.e., a black leopard vs a fatcat business tycoon.

Give him half a days start.

I realise that this subject has been raised several times but on checking, it seems most of the information is outdated. 

My licence expired last August and the time has arrived when I need to renew it.

Has any member recently renewed their licence at Pranburi?

What documents are required and what is the cost? 

18 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

" Trains are unforgiving " .. as one would expect a couple 'o' hundred tonnes of rolling heavy metal to be ..

Rolling like the metal on the edge of a knife. 

Many thanks all for your informative replies.
I am looking into options AND I am definitely terminating my True Vision contract.

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