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Hi folks,

Can anyone please tell me how to make a cheap call to the UK from ;

1. A mobile. 

2. A hotel landline. 

The rate per minute would be much appreciated. 

Thank you you very much. 

Thank you Ubonjoe. The Covid $100,000 insurance isn’t a problem.

It’s the 40k/400k one that’s disturbing : expensive from what I have seen so far. 
 

Any companies that you might recommend?

Hi everyone. I hold a 12-month Retirement Visa ( I’m 71 ) valid till 31 March 2022. 

Currently in the UK ( I now have a Re-Entry Permit valid till 31 March 2022) and considering returning to Thailand on the Phuket Sandbox deal for 14 days and then onto another place in Thailand. 

The issue I desperately need advise about is the insurance needed to be granted a COE. I’m really confused!

I went onto ‘ tipinsure ‘ and it redirected me to a list of Thai insurance companies that stated I must get insurance for my entire stay in Thailand. I couldn’t make head nor tail of it plus I don’t know about my lengths of stay. I could be in and out until I have to renew my existing visa on 31 March 2022. 

Could anybody kindly help me out. 

Thank you all. 

Hi ,

I just applied online for the non imm O pensioner Visa.......65+ with proof of State Pension. 

I have had two before and there was NO requirement to have money in my bank account. 

The London Embassy just asked me for two additional documents. 

1. Bank statement showing a balance of £10,000. 

2. Covid insurance to the value of $100,000 minimum. 

.

With regard to No. 1, I believe that is required if over 50 but not in receipt of a State Pension. 

With regard to No. 2, I believe that it’s required for the COE application....not the visa. 

Could somebody please help me out. 

Thanks a lot. 

Kenneth 

I hope someone can give me some help here.

Is it still possible to apply for the 12 month multiple entry

NON IMM O visa based on being in receipt of a British State Pension

at the Royal Thai Embassy in London?

I have been informed by certain sources that it’s only possible

to get a Single Entry 90 day NON IMM O visa in London or in fact

at any consulate in the UK.

True or False?

Thanks everyone. The correct answer will determine my future

so please try to get it right.????????

Thanks Gary A. I'll email them now.

I'll pass on that one Jessi.

Thanks Jessi. Even the existing Soi 6 'service girls ' aren't anything special.

Only walked the gauntlet there a couple of years ago. Nothing that took my interest. Have never ventured inside any of the premises on that Soi.

Not my thing anyway. I'm more of a Thai karaoke guy with the Hong Thong, soda and ice complimented with a few ' Gap Grem ' dishes and a Thai chick enjoying the whole experience at the table with me. 

Wherever that is in Rayong, I'll be there!

Hi misterphil,

Thanks for the info. I have heard that the girls in Ban Chang bars 

are not so attractive. 

What would you say about that?

Thanks sandrabbit. I've come up with two what look like good options.

P. Place Serviced Apartments

and

Iyala Apartments.

Don't know if you are familiar with them but they're in close proximity to

places you mentioned in ' thee road '.

Sent enquiries off and just hope they reply in the affirmative. 

Head's spinning right now. Need a break from searching.

Thanks for all your help so far.

Thanks mooner. It's Amphoe Mueang and THAT Street for me! Haha.

Any recommendations re : nearby accommodation?

Small apartment/studio is fine with a/c, fridge, TV with good English channels

( spend most afternoons in ) and of course free wifi in the room.

Quietness is a priority after 11 pm. 

Walking  distance to a gym /fitness  centre would be a bonus.

Thanks.

Thanks sandrabbit. I myself enjoy being in the company of Thais.

I imagine the bar girls in Farang  bars in Ban Chang expect lady drinks.

Had enough of that! Problem is though ' no drink, no company '.

A downer to say the least.

Still in limbo right now but I'm vearing slightly towards Amphoe Mueang. 

Thanks mooner. Heard about that road too. It's in Amphoe Mueang.

Seems mostly Thai but there are some Farang bars too. 

I'm easy with both. Speak Thai fluently and like their sense of humour. 

Heard about Ban Phe too. Sounds a good place for a few drinks. 

The three defining factors are ;

Good and reasonably priced accommodation.

Good gym/fitness also reasonably priced.

Last but not least ( haha ) .... availability of reasonably attractive girls who 

are willing to go back to the ' Ban ' without hassle or putting in too much effort.

Been all over Thailand in the past 30 years of being here.

Lots of strange, wonderful and not so wonderful experiences.

I want to ensure as much as possible a ' wonderful ' Rayong experience.

Hence the research here prior to arrival next week. Lol.

To: bangkokairportlink.

Maybe the two go together. Haha.

I won't be there until 23/24 May. Never been before.

Lots of EFL teachers there I hear ...... I am also one but

don't need to teach now. When I did, a beer and a bit of female company relieved the pain. Pattaya is not my cup of tea : nether is Bangkok. Cha-am is pleasant 

but a bit small and bland. 

I'm in Chiang Mai as I write and that's gone down the infamous nick over the past 30 years I've been here.

So, I'm heading for Rayong hoping for the best.

Thanks again steve73 and sandrabbit.  I welcome your advice, suggestions etc.

Problem about trying different places is that I only have until June 19 when I fly out to Naha City, Okinawa for an important grading in the system of martial arts that I teach.

I've been like an angel in Chiang Mai : gym, lunch, apt, dinner, apt and sleep!

Need to wind up for a couple of weeks and rest up on the last.

Also, I want to rent somewhere for a month. Not keen on moving around from guest house to guest house or hotel to hotel. Never know what kind of person's in the adjoining room. Hate my sleep time interrupted.

Hence the I importance of getting it ' right '.

I've seen quite a few apts circa 6,000 that look fine. ' Life Apt. ' being one of them.

Still waiting for a few replies.

I was quite set on Ban Chang until UncleE commented. Lol.

After Okinawa, should I still be in working order, I'll return to Rayong. 

This trip is for reconnaissance and letting off steam with a R&R period prior to flying out.

Any more assistance would be most welcome.

Thanks.

Ken

To Uncle E,

Your comment taken on board. So, would you say I would be better off 

living elsewhere in Rayong ( other than Ban Chang )?

I like the ways Thais socialize : the whisky, sodas and ice complemented with various 'Gap Grem' dishes. Also love Thai music ( and of course Thai girls ).

I don't want to mess - up from the beginning and rent in the wrong place.

Bacically I'm after a reasonably priced apartment/ condo circa 6,000/month

exclusive of utilities, a good gym/ fitness centre, good places to enjoy a grog and a girl to go home with.

Any advice, suggestions, recommendations would be much appreciated.

I'll be there next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks.

Thanks a lot OJAS. It's all looking very favorable .

Can't wait to get there! Boring myself to death here in Chiang Mai.

Gym, eating and apartment is my routine. Nightlife here is well worn out 

and has been for a while. 

Still has good points though : inexpensive apartments and food.

Not many places where you can get Pad Bai Grapow Kai Dow for Baht 35

....... and excellent too! Cheers.

16 hours ago, banchang said:

Banchang fits the bill, bars ,good food, still very Thai.


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Thanks a lot to banchang, steve187 and Lenny W.

Decision made : banchang it is!

Should any of you guys know of a reasonably priced but quiet and comfortable apt/condo, please let me know at your earliest so I can view/book.

Again, thanks for spending your time helping me out.

Hope we meet!

Hi. I am moving to Rayong on May 23. Lived all over Thailand for the past 30 years and want to give Rayong a month's trial. As far as I know, there are three places I may want to live in ; Amphoe Mueang, Ban Chang or Ban Phe. Not sure which to choose.

I speak fluent Thai so communication is not an issue. 

I teach Martial Arts so definitely need a gym/fitness centre. Need a laugh and a joke and female company too. Food's good everywhere so that's not a problem.

Accomodation : comfortable apartment or condo within walking distance of a gym/fitness centre, bars /sleezy hang out joints and female company.

I would be really grateful for some advice based upon my requirements set out above.

Thanks.