DrJack54

@john smith I don't often suggest to go and chat with your immigration office. However anything to do with combination method is problematic at some immigration offices. True it shouldn't be, but best to check with them.

In Bangkok you will require a letter from embassy (not all embassies provide) OR residence certificate. For RC in Bangkok you need to have made a 90 report, which you will not have on a TV. Use an agent. Check with Siam Legal.

As pointed out by others ... you're using old app. Register on new system and try report online.

@TheLaughingMan what location where you planning to open bank account?

Covid extensions are available to entry with a tourist visa. BTW folk do not "convert to covid extension" Entries from visa exempt and tourist visa can obtain covid extensions.

With a tourist visa or visa exempt entry use an agent to open a bank account.

Tim's reasoning as usual prob good guess. Again the reason is irrelevant. Covid extensions are available. Due to gov making them available.

Irreverent. They are still available. I didn't put the directive into the gazette. Thai gov did. Just a rogue office disregarding the directive

Do it 100% Only way to deal with rubbish immigration office is to fight fire with fire. Spend the dosh and enjoy your next couple of months. BTW you won't have an under consideration (most likely) so handy bonus.

Yes a common topic and I did read past threads. Being a very common operation for us elderly, I was hoping for feedback from anyone with first hand experience. Today went to Phyathai 1 hospital with the typical symptoms. In my case it came upon me very quickly and had never had any pain etc in the past. So the prognosis is hip joint replacement. At this point don't have much idea of cost, however guessing 350k baht a ballpark figure.