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Tourist visa via www.thaievisa.go.th
VBF replied to Thailand Tiger's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You can also use PDF files (at least I did applying in UK) So, if you have text to upload, create a Word doc and "Save as" PDF. -
Tourist visa via www.thaievisa.go.th
VBF replied to Thailand Tiger's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I applied and obtained a Tourist Visa only in the UK in January 2023. I think these are "blanket questions" asked for all applications From your OP: Number 8. I don't have an employer, I don't do to School and I don't have a pension. What can I do? I don't even know what it is they're trying to confirm. Number 9. I don't have anyone inviting me to visit Thailand. I'm sure most visitors to Thailand have the same problem. Many first time visitors probably don't even know anyone in Thailand. For No 8 I sent an Obfuscated Pension Letter, but I also prepared a PDF containing the following sentence: Is this required for a Tourist Visa? I am staying in a Hotel as a paying guest – see “Place of Stay in Thailand” I suggest you might try that for No 8. I used it for No 9 -
Internet banking change.
VBF replied to owl sees all's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Take a look here - I was caught by surprise! -
Party Planning by Boris Johnson?
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They don't make 'em like Bernard Manning any more....and when they do they get censored! ????
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Internet banking change.
VBF replied to owl sees all's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Sadly, that's what SCB is doing - closing their "SCB Easy" online portal and forcing customers on to m-banking App. I wouldn't be surprised if Bangkok Bank IS doing the same. -
Having visited Loei and Phetchabun in the same trip (had friends living in both places) I would agree with that. I was lucky enough to be driven by one of said friends although I got to his place in Loei by bus from Pattaya, then flew back to DMK.
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Et tu Beetroot?
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The brilliant Dave Allen ????
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From my personal experience the exact opposite is the case. Used Mr T for many years with no problems. This January, I couldn't contact Dar who I recommended above so emailed Mr T to collect me from SUV to go to Pattaya - all successful.
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Thai Bank Account for retirement...new rules?
VBF replied to Dghart001's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I would doubt that many Thais can distinguish between a Canadian and American accents - especially the northern US states. I as a Brit have trouble telling "Canucks" from "Yanks". Now Rednecks I can tell immediately..... Y'All! ???? -
I think I got scammed by a girl from a dating website!
VBF replied to kaleyho's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Exactly what i said - to put it more clearly, (just for you) if you think you're out on a date and are asked for money, other than for the food, drink, etc then you're actually with a hooker - anywhere in the world. Clear enough for you? -
I think I got scammed by a girl from a dating website!
VBF replied to kaleyho's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Or, to put it another way, if you're paying her, she's not your date / girlfriend, you're HER customer! -
Reminds me of..... Q: How do you tell what clan a Scotsman belongs to? A: Stick your hand up his kilt - if he's got a quarter-pounder, he's a McDonald
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Have to ask the Mods to pin that one ????
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SCB ending SCB Easy Net internet banking.
VBF replied to phetphet's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
This is possibly the problem. Not going to Thailand JUST for this so if that's it I'm stuffed (a technical term!) What's really annoying is that I actually asked at SCB in February if if they were continuing with SCB Easy or not - I was assured it wasn't going to be removed......TiT ???? I'm using my UK phone but the OTP messages are going to my Thai phone. I might try putting my Thai SIM into my tablet, getting connected and then removing the SIM (or disabling it) and trying it on Wi-Fi. I'm purposely leaving it for a couple of days in case the error message is actually a system problem. I shall update here as and when..... -
Easy....you'd be a bit of a dick to miss one of them.????
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Despite being scared, little Jimmy goes to a dentist advertised as being painless. When he came out, his mother asked him if he agreed that the dentist was indeed painless. "No", said little Jimmy, "When I bit his finger, he screamed just as loudly as anyone else."
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The demise of the village ATM.
VBF replied to Crossy's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Thanks for that @Crossy. ???? I was unaware of that and have now attempted to use the App - so far with little success. My comments on the thread you linked to. -
SCB ending SCB Easy Net internet banking.
VBF replied to phetphet's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I too am in the UK. I cannot register using the App on my tablet as it's WiFi only. My Thai phone which does roam successfully is too old to download the App so I installed it on my UK phone using 4G. I get to the point of choosing a PIN but it keeps telling me "no information available - try later." I shall but don't hold out much hope. Even if I do it means I shall have to use it on my UK phone using 4G which is no help when I'm in Thailand!!! Unlike you @Chivas my card IS 6 digit PIN but every enquiry costs 100 Baht if used overseas - hardly an attractive proposition. So for the next trip I can see me being forced to carry cash....pity because I've had this account for 25 years! -
For a good lady taxi driver I recommend Dar - in April I think I paid 1200 from Central Pattaya to SUV. Good car, careful driver.
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At least you went into it with your eyes open, knowing what might happen. I was offered similar nominee deals when I was thinking about buying on Phuket more than 25 years ago! In the same way, I was offered a 30+30+? deal on a lease. I was told by 2 trustworthy individuals (they do exist!) that both arrangements were "technically" illegal but that it "might work, and many people do it" The message was loud and clear: At my own risk! Knowing that a) I'm not wealthy enough to risk losing that amount, and b) I didn't want to go into retirement worrying that one day, I might lose my home, I declined. I have never regretted it - I can always go to Phuket to visit if I want, and, it turns out that, as much as I loved the place back then, I now never wish to see it again...but that's another story.