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These days, it's an e-Visa - start here Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa (thaievisa.go.th) Quite few threads on AN with people's experiences from the UK
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They always were Great group from a brilliant musical era
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Bet you feel really pumped up after saying that!
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German Tourist Dies After Scuba Diving in Phang Nga
VBF replied to webfact's topic in Southern Thailand News
I did my PADI course in that very area over 30 years ago. I did mine with a reputable dive school and the matter of personal health vs dangers vs depth was discussed. It's up to a responsible diver to inform the Dive Master of any health issues and act accordingly. Diving is an "extreme sport" and becomes more extreme the deeper you go and the more complex the dive. If i wanted to dive now, having a heart condition, i would consult an appropriate doctor before diving - I rather feel the advice would be "Don't" -
I suggest that at least a third of people buying bars in Pattaya, Phuket etc do just that! Buy for "emotional" reasons, thinking "wouldn't owning a bar be fun", or "wouldn't it be easy money!" A lot of them have never run any business anywhere, let alone a bar, then wonder why so many problems arise running an unfamiliar business in a foreign land. To my knowledge, this has been happening for the last 30 years, probably longer.
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Exactly. Every low season there are several bars closing: the ones that didn't do well in the previous high season. At least one of the bars pictured earlier in this topic was nearly always empty in February / March for whatever reason. Then, along comes high season and they either reopen or are converted to another bar, usually "same-same, but different". It's almost as predictable as the seasons!
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That took me a good 20 seconds to work out....D'Oh!!
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Very "tiring" too. (That works better with American spelling ????) Difference between 200 used tyres and 200 used condoms? One's a Goodyear, the other's a great year
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Edam you Sir - you're a complete Curd
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Oh go a-whey!!! ????
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TAT Adopts Cautious Approach to Visa Fee Waiver Scheme
VBF replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Always remember the definition of "expert": Ex = "has-been" Spert (spurt) = "a drip under pressure" ???? -
TAT Adopts Cautious Approach to Visa Fee Waiver Scheme
VBF replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Couldn't agree more! When I did mine in December 2022, after having asked for and received advice on here, I made myself a set of notes as I went through it, just so that next time, I might be able to do it a little more efficiently. That's despite the fact that i used to work in IT (including testing web sites) and should have found it "easy-peasy" No website designed for the general public should be so clumsy and confusing! -
Is it driven by Miss Molly?
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Tom - cat cruise?
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SCB ending SCB Easy Net internet banking.
VBF replied to phetphet's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Whilst i don't totally disagree with you and am not trying to "stir the pot"..... From your first point: I tried to use the App as soon as i became aware of its existence. The only reason I knew the SCB Easy platform was closing at all was this and other topics on AN - the notice on the platform wasn't there when I last logged in in June. I would have thought the onus was on SCB to email ALL its online customers and warn them. It could have been an automated email, just like the "Last login" email, but nothing! This is especially true, as in March, I went into my SCB branch and asked if the SCB Easy platform was continuing and was told it would be for the foreseeable future. (This was because I read stories about a different Thai bank closing their platform.) So I think i did my "due diligence" Your second point: Trying to install it from outside Thailand (as soon as i discovered) just doesn't work as discussed earlier in this topic. Finally: I tend to agree with you here, however depending upon how often (s)he logs in, but please see previous 2 answers -
It's entirely your option whether to post publicly or send a PM, especially where the information may be sensitive, but perhaps an obfuscated version of what you sent might be helpful? Just a suggestion.....
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I would definitely get a taxi to meet you at the airport. The most hassle-free option, IMO. May I suggest you contact Dar - an old friend of mine - good driver, good English speaker (Note - I do NOT get a kickback but would appreciate you telling her that Mike from England recommended her.)
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SCB ending SCB Easy Net internet banking.
VBF replied to phetphet's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
So basically THEY make a change to suit THEMSELVES and expect the Customers to a) Know that their data won't be migrated even if the Customer uses the same login and b) Do the work to re-enter it all themselves!! Customer Service as defined by the arrogant bunch of anal orifices that is SCB!! ???????? -
SCB ending SCB Easy Net internet banking.
VBF replied to phetphet's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Just tried what you tried above @paddypower - on my usual PC and again on a different PC with different browser with no cookies already set. Got exactly the same results as you. Basically it's forcing you to the mobile app, and as I explained above when chatting with @Chivas that won't work for me (us?) outside Thailand. ???? -
Listening to UK radio online (and watching tv playback come to that)
VBF replied to Kevin1908's topic in Audio Visual AV
Re-read my post - I said " if you had accepted responsibility for payment in the past, and not informed the authorities of the change, it's is kind of your fault." By that I mean, the licensing authority is just acting on the last data they received, so as far as they know, you're still there and therefore liable to pay, in their eyes. Simply tell them you've moved and all's good. -
Please read what I said........ "CC will remove all cookies by default " I do exactly as you appear to suggest in order to retain certain cookies! The OP appears to be something of a novice hence my warning.
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Compare the settings between the laptop and desktop...EG Same Browser? If so compare Extensions, Add-Ins etc. Try a different Browser. Run CCleaner (Free version is fine) on the offending machine. Caution: CC will remove all cookies by default so any saved logins etc will need to be re-entered - make sure you have notes of all your usernames and passwords