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I guess if many people are applying on line it should make the process at the DVLA easier and quicker for those that have to apply physically.

The bank that you deal with will know what you mean if you just ask for a bank letter for immigration. I always ask for a 12 month statement as well so there is no doubt at immigration.

I had a BKK firm file for me, as I have multiple sources of UK income that is assessable. At the end of the day, the Thai allowances, tax thresholds and the offset from my UK tax paid to HRMC yielded nothing to pay here in Thailand. Worth the peace of mind in case they decide to quiz you on tax status at your next visa renewal/extension, or upon trying to leave the Kingdom.

No

Soi 5 Jomtien is one way also. Doesn’t stop cars and motorcycles heading up to 2nd road contrary to the one way regulations. Lack of policing is to blame. ie nobody seems to care.

SCB do. Won’t change your life style though at the rate they pay.

Take a look in Boonthawan (spelling ?) just past Home Pro as you are heading North on Sukhumvit just past the Klang tunnel. From memory they had a big range of kitchen taps in there.

We always keep a bottle or two of the Laughing bird Red in the fridge. Not a bad drop for the money, if you want a change from beer.

I use Bolt a couple of times a week. 95% of the time it’s fine. Occasionally I get a driver that wants more than the quoted App fare. I just cancel the ride and send negative feedback to the Bolt people. It’s not the extra Baht they are looking for it’s the principle of the thing. If you don’t want to drive at the App rates then don’t become a Bolt driver! I always give the driver a tip on top as they do provide a good alternate to the regular metered taxis.

I might have two 33Ml beers and drive , but that’s it. Any more and I’ll get a taxi. Not worth the problems if there’s an issue, even if it’s not your fault.

I do my immigration business at Jomtien, and from memory they wanted a 12 month statement first time about 4 “O”visa extensions ago. I thought at the time it was because I’d changed the passbook due to the one I had at the previous renewal being full. As a precaution though I now always get one with my letter required from the bank. IO seem happy with that. For Thb 100 it’s not worth having the dialogue with immigration, so I just include it with the passbook photocopies they want.

It’s confusing to say the least. I think it also depends like many of these admin things what office you are at.

An agent quoted 4-6 weeks. Seems in line with what info you have.

Yes, you can use cards now or indeed cash.

At my local office they charge 300 for a Residence certificate, and have always refused to give a receipt for the service, although someone on Pattaya Oracle assured me getting a receipt from that same office was absolutely no problem.

If you are unsure just ask ! Many girls will appreciate that gesture. Don’t take them for granted.

Certainly in some offices you can do your 90 day up to 7 days late. Immigration at exit port will not check your 90 day report docket anyway, so you’re good to leave without doing it on day 94.

Our daughter worked in the US on a travel and work programme visa during university summer break. She indicated there, any breakages, dropped meals etc had to be paid for by the employee. I was stunned that happened in the US. I'm assuming it would be the same for dine and dash incidents.

Yes, certainly with SCB. One passbook, two ATM cards.

I think this is just scaremongering. Each individuals tax position is specific to them. I agree you’ve got to pay tax somewhere, but not be taxed on money you’ve already been taxed on. I’m sure the requirements will be made clear as the tax filing date approaches. I don’t think the time for drastic moves is here yet. Just my view.

Must be a full moon….brings them all out !! 🤣🤣🤣

So I trotted off to Soi 5 to update my TM 30 after a return from China about 6 weeks ago. The officer explained that if my visa status was the same and I resided at the same address in Thailand there was no need to update the TM30 after return from overseas. I’ve since extended my permission to stay and there were no problems. its obviously in the agents best interest financially to update the TM30 every time you return.

I reported to Jomtien 4 weeks ago to update my TM 30 after a trip out of Thailand. The officer said there was no need issue I was returning to the same address and hadn’t changed visa type. Again, I think that the agent in the original posters case was just trying to increase their revenue stream. I don’t know how CW deal with that, but I’d check at the IO that is being used. P.S. Thb 1,000 sounds like a lot of money for a TM 30.

I’d suspect the non return valve that is supposed to be fitted to the water delivery piping. If it’s old it may pass water ( particularly pumped water) back into the water main. I’d ask for the water board to come and check it out.

Thb 150 in Pattaya bars is about the norm. Lowest I’ve seen recently is Thb 120, but have also seen some places charging Thb 160-180. ( No idea what they might cost in Go Go bars though. I would expect high end pricing, but can’t say.)