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I’ve been using a Xiaomi Pad6 for abut 8 months. Very pleased with it.

Sussex, Did you have any success? In asi ilar situation

Thanks Ralf, Sellers visa has expired and has no plans to return so looks like I may have a problem

Is anyone familiar with the possibility and process of transferring ownership of a Thai vehicle from a seller who is not in Thailand? My local Transfer 'agent' advised "Sorry Sir, no can" but I vaguely recall that there is a transfer process is this situation. Have access to 'Blue book' and can obtain copy of seller passport and departure stamp. Anyone in the know Thanks in advance

Can anyone advise how long before departure one can obtain a single entry re-entry permit? Previously I departed Thailand 3 weeks after renewing annual visa so got both at the same time, thus saving a visit to the beloved Immigration Office. This year I’ll be departing almost 3 months after my visa renewal and was wondering if I could still obtain both together. Appreciate any advice and insight, thanks

Thanks everyone for your advice and suggestions. Haven't cracked it yet but have learnt some. Xiaomi tablet confirmed to work on both 2.4 and 5 GHz wifi. Managed to get hotspot to connect intermittently, but with no internet access. Also have the same situation on my old iPad now due to resetting phone hotspot settings. I suspect it may be something to do with regional settings on each device as I've set up on both Thailand and Australia Hopefully Pattaya2U will be able to sort me out!

the tablet is a Xiaomi Pad 6. Yes , Chinese! Phone is also a Xiaomi. Hot spot is 2.4ghz. Can’t find any way to switch it to 5ghz. Pad 6 spec says supports 2.4 and 5 ghz has been working fine as hotspot for all other devices. What’s particularly confusing is it did appear momentarily on the tablets wifi listing but now isn’t. I’ve searched and tried many solutions so thought it was time to engage a professional

Thanks NextG. I’ve tried all of that. For some reason my phone’s hotspot doesn’t even appear on the tablets list of available wifi even though I’m using it successfully on my old tablet. Could be something to do with wifi frequency Think I need help from someone more knowledgeable than me!

Hello All, having problems connecting a new Android tablet to my Android phone’s hotspot. Can anyone recommend a good, preferably English speaking, tech/shop in the Pattaya area where I might get some help? many thanks in advance

I saw the 108,000 bht quoted on line, seemed unbelievable compared to Royal Enfield Hunter 350 at 137,000 for a very basic bi with half the power. Called in at Sukumvit Triumph dealer who’s predicting 170-200,000 with availability expected around Feb next year.

Thanks all for your replies

Can anyone recommend a good place in Pattaya area for iPad repair, screen glass and battery replacement? I’m hoping for specifics rather than Tutcom. TIA

Sorry for delay DrJack54, I struggling with forum quote functionality. yes entered on re-entry permit, non O-A retirement visa. Planning on staying around 10 months. previous rental address terminated in Nov 22 I realise that my circumstances are unusual and may be problematic

Can anyone offer advice please? Just returned to Thailand for extended stay, residing in Condo belonging to brother in law who recently passed away in UK. Aware of need to lodge TM30 report, to avoid issues with future 90day reports amongst other reasons I’m sure. Can anyone advise how I should go about lodging TM30 in these circumstances? any pertinent advice appreciated . many thanks ????

Ok. So here’s my actual experience as of today 17/8/22 at Pattaya DLT office renewing my initial 2 year licences (motorbike and car) with 5 yr licences The DLT smart que App can be downloaded from Apple store or Playstore. It does allow foreigners to book on line FOR SOME DLT offices, unfortunately not for Pattaya. licence renewal can be done up to 6 months before and 1 year after your current licence expires you must visit the office to book an appointment to renew your licence. I don’t now if an agent can do this without your attendance. Booking table is now outside under a tent, a Covid control measure I’m assuming. Grab a booking queue number and wait your turn! They need to see your passport to determine eligibility and type of licence to be granted. No passport, no booking. I believe that short term visa holders are only issued a 2year! Rather then a 5 year licence extension. Bookings are currently available within couple of days. With your booking slip they will give you a list of all documentation required. In my case;- Residence certificate, one original plus one copy for the two licences. 300bht from imigration Medical certificate, one original plus one copy for the two licences 100bht plus, depending on where you get it from. Copy of passport information page and visa page( x2 for the two licences) Copy for both sides of each current licence My booking sheet had a line drawn through the requirement to complete the 1hr on-line training refresher. I’d already completed it and received the completion QR code but was not asked for it. An agent confirmed that it’s not required for 2yr to 5yr renewals You’ll need copies of your home country and/or? international driving permit if it’s your first Thai licence. On the day, booking time is 30 minutes before the process starts so no point in arriving early. Your paperwork will be checked, again at the outside booking desk and taken from you. You also get a ‘ticket’ for the next stage of the process on the second floor of the building. Once inside you’ll take the ‘name the traffic light colours’ and Emergency Stop braking test. The ‘depth perception’ test was not used for my group. if you pass you’ll have your appear work returned and pay the necessary fee, all done on the second floor of the building. On payment you’ll be given a further numbered ticket for your place in the photograph queue. Photographs are now taken outside. You’ll be called up in groups by number. Once taken your licence(s) will be produced and brought outside to you within about 10-15 minutes. One final point. It appears that licence expiry dates for renewed licences are set 5 years from your next birthday. If your renewal is due close to your birthday you can probably score the equivalent of an extra year on your licence by waiting until after your birthday to renew. ps. I was told that agents are asking around 3,500bht to hold your hand. Cheers