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DaRoadrunner

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  1. Having already applied for my retirement visa, it only remains for me to go back for the result and get the passport stamped.

     

    However, I have since broken my leg, so do not want to try going to Immigration in this condition.

     

    I have a medical certificate from the hospital.

     

    Can I have my friend go to Immigration on my behalf to get the passport stamped?

     

    Do we need a power of attorney?

     

    Thanks to all for assistance.

     

     

  2. Check there is no finance company stamp in the reg book. If there is, you will need to talk to the finance company about clearing off the loan.

     

    Check that the name in the book matches the ID card of the seller.

     

    Take the car to an authorised dealer and have their workshop check it over. If the seller won't agree to this, walk away.

     

    Condition of used cars in Thailand is often appalling. Poor maintenance. Accident damage been covered up hiding a bent chassis.

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  3. I presume you mean machine the discs, not the calipers. Discs only need machining if heavily scored or warped. Cost about 400 Bats at B Quik where they have the machine for doing the job on the car without removing the disc. If they are too far gone you will need new discs. It may be on the schedule to check them, but they rarely need attention. Sign of warped disc is a pulsing brake pedal.

  4. Being ex uk motor trade, Da Roadrunner is appalled at what he finds on examining a used Thai car. Let the buyer beware. If you don't know about cars, take an expert with you (and I don't mean the idiots talking rubbish on a bar stool). Or have the car inspected at a main dealer for that model. The main dealer should also be able to use the VIN to check if there is a service history. If the seller will not allow such inspection, walk away.

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  5. Chinese cars depreciate alarmingly. Up to 50% in the first year. Saw a BYD Seal advertised on Facebook Marketplace for 995K, don't know which version it was. I would guess the trade in value of one to be around 800K. It looks a bargain until you have to buy a new battery at around 7 years old. Check cost of battery!

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  6. This is Thailand! Image vs substance. Thais like to wash the engine, its all about image. But water gets into the electrics and its hard to dry them out so it will start. More important is that the INSIDE of the engine is clean with new filter and quality oil. Meanwhile, the Dynamo shops (Alternator to us) are doing a roaring trade replacing Alternators that got wet inside.

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  7. 7 minutes ago, Crossy said:

    Do you have a Non-immigrant visa and a couple of k Baht?

     

    Walk into a bank and ask to open an account.

     

    Sign endless forms.

     

    Walk out of bank with bankbook and ATM card.

     

    It really is that easy.

     

    If your first choice says "cannot" just try another bank or even another branch of the same bank.

    And it costs nothing. Some banks will want proof of address, most want just a passport. If you visit three branches of the same bank you will get three different answers. Some will not give a farang an account, just try another one. Amazing Thailand. SCB is the best bank.

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  8. 4 hours ago, stupidfarang said:
    Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
    • A company that manufactures and assembles eyewear, including VR glasses, smart glasses, and lenses. It is located at 111 Phaya Thai Road, Phetchaburi Khlong, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. 
       

     

    Is the Thai branch related to the original online Zenni USA or did the Thais just copy the name?

     

    (Zenni USA manufacture in China by the way).

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