KarlS

A Multi-Entry ED is not available from any nearby Thai embassy/consulate.  I fear your plan is doomed to failure for that and other reasons.

The flight was a WDL Aviation flight - it was they who made the error, not BA

1 minute ago, ThaiBunny said:

People generally quote a "retirement" visa as an OA not an O; that's the first time I've seen O described as "for state pensioners".  I notice the Netherlands also says an "O" rather than an "OA" for "pensioners" who are actually described as "retirement / early retirement" but their visa note for that source says 90 days not 12 months.  Mine's definitely OA and OA appears on a separate line under the one you have quoted on the London site

Had you read the thread you would have noted my original comment related to someone stating an "O" visa could be obtained for 'retirement'

12 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

Really? I gained mine based on rental income - a copy of the lease and a bank statement showing rent coming in equivalent to what's in the lease

Really?  http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84508-Non-Immigrant-visas.html  

9 minutes ago, Chiller said:

Would it not be easier for the OP’s friend to obtain a non O Visa from London, he’s over 50yrs, and unlike the non OA he would not require police checks, or the medical and would only have to show either a receipt of pension, or £10,000 in a bank account as opposed to the much higher amount for the OA. 

 

If it is correct that he can do a border run every 90 days until the expiry of this type of Visa then what is the greater benefit of the non OA Visa other than not having to do a border run, bearing in mind all the extra qualifying requirements?  

An O visa based on retirement is only available to those in receipt of a state old age pension. 

Entirely possible. 

13 minutes ago, sapson said:

Does this Non O retirement visa give you an initial full 12 months permission to stay?, or do you have to extend it at your local immigration within 3 months with the full proof of income or deposited funds circus?

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Only an O/A visa provides for a 12 months permission to stay.

Joint accounts are not usually accepted although a few offices will accept an account with a balance of 1600,000 or 800,000 for an extension based on marriage

Pity that FOID did not ask for the REAL reasons behind the decision to withdraw providing 'income' letters. 

Best you have the person inquire at her local Amphur. 

18 hours ago, possum1931 said:

I could not find it using their website Colin, though maybe it is there now.

https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/ipc/personal-details

More likely you have exceeded the paid for data allowance and the speed has been reduced to dial-up rate!

2 minutes ago, Jim7777 said:

In fact I just dislocated my shoulder last week and I’ve had to have 3 morphine shots this week and I just finished the last of my oral morphine tablets last night.  My shoulder is starting to feel better now I think because of the steroid shot

Please name this place which treats dislocated shoulders with multiple injections of morphine and 'steroid shots' It is clearly somewhere to avoid.

2 minutes ago, elgenon said:

Do you get the receipt before you pay? It seems if you check the receipt you have already paid for the meds. Or am I misunderstanding you?

A bill is presented before payment is made -- easy to have that bill amended in respect of unwanted medication(s) 

My wife was admitted to the local public hospital in an emergency- She was accommodated in a spacious 4 bedded room with comfortable beds etc. My offer of securing a private room for her was refused.

Her 6-day stay including emergency surgery, blood transfusion, medication etc cost 30Bht.

I made a donation to the hospital's funds. 

Just now, bkk6060 said:

Wrong!

OK  -- Let me rephrase --  No codeine based medication is LEGALLY available OTC in Thailand. Possession of illegally acquired codeine can result in a draconian outcome which includes fines, jail time and deportation. 

2 minutes ago, connda said:

There is the Catch-22:  "Painkillers have the potential to be abused, therefore we, them government, will make them close to impossible to obtain if you need the legitimately."  It's interesting that there are countries that still sell medicines with codeine as an ingredient.  Will some people abuse them?  Probably.  It that a reason to restrict the entire population for having access to effective pain relief?  Only if you completely lack compassion for human suffering. 

Abuse of prescribed opioids in the USA has led to the declaration of an on-going Public Health emergency. 

http://www.pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eng/

No problem here with 3BB

1 hour ago, DILLIGAD said:

Imagine how the OP’s 500b lid would have held-up!


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Exactly but when the Moto GP riders start wearing cheap Thai helmets I will have to reconsider!

36 minutes ago, canthai55 said:

Shoei - expensive - yes

But many helmets are just as good - some better - for less $$$

The days of having to spend $700 + for a good helmet are over

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/

My LS2 does as well - and better - than some helmets costing 4 to 5 times as much

 

There are no"cheap" 4-5* helmets on that site. You will not know how well your LS2 performs until you have a high speed coming off. 

I have a scarred up Shoei which suggests I might not have survived without it. (the result of being rear-ended by a hit and run bas****d

3 minutes ago, johng said:

https://www.real-helmets.com/

Are any of those helmets certified to international standards? 

3 minutes ago, Farang two dot zero said:

My GF need 3 sessions of laser treatments combine with the medications for brown face spots.

I doubt a government hospital will provide cosmetic treatments You need to have a Thai speaker make an inquiry.