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1 minute ago, bamnutsak said:

"Travel"? Is departing Immigration checking for these Tax Certificates? (Most of us the automated lanes departing.)

No-one is checking for these certificates, but when they were issued they were only valid for a couple of weeks (a multiple entry (exit) style version lasting longer was available if justifiable).

I doubt if they were even thought about by those specifying the auto exit lane requirements.

I don't know the answer to the rest of your questions and expect to never have to find out.

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

Have these "Tax Certificates" been issued to date, to those who have filed returns?

They are not issued as part of the tax return process.  They are applied for seperately, normally within 2 weeks of travel.

20 hours ago, Badrabbit said:

Had my video system fitted, is there anyone living Chalong, Rawai who knows what they are doing and could show me, I live approx 200yds from Wat chalong so could meet in the temple.

I am useless but I'm also very impatient.

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How does this relate to the safe issues the thread is about?

Mytello has been recommended in some of the other threads and can be ran from a computer or with a phone app.

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

I didn't put any numbers. I was quoting the guy who put them up here.

He posted a revised figure in a somewhat confusing post just a short while later.

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I will receive about 874 pounds/month.

What is your final destination?  What class of travel do you intend to use?  Where are you located in Thailand?

Anything more about your circumstances and plans while there will get you more focussed replies.

3 hours ago, jwest10 said:

Yes, thanks seen this and no it does not work from home computer.

Where are trying to call?  When I select the UK from Thailand it indicates I can use Apple or Android apps or a desktop (computer).

Just now, ikke1959 said:

Now there is nothing changed.

Of course something has changed and it's been discussed numerous times across several threads.  I posted this earlier but will repeat again.

Wise recently changed and transfers to Bangkok Bank now all appear as International Transfers and will arrive shortly after 2:00pm on a working day.  This will be the same working day if initiated early enough (I think before something like 09:30 or 10:00) or the next day if after that.

If that service does not support your needs then don't use it.

3 hours ago, Mutt Daeng said:

If "not working" means when you click on the link, nothing happens, you need to copy & paste the link into another browser window.

This was changed a while back to improve security on ASEANNOW

He/she was told this 6 months ago so surely can't still be the same problem?

https://aseannow.com/topic/1347041-minibus-from-mochit-bus-terminal/#comment-19473333

On 6/24/2025 at 11:54 PM, ikke1959 said:

From my normal bank account in the Netherlands.. I did a similar transfer with Remitly and it arrived instantly.. so the problem is between Wise and Bangkokbank.. the transfer of 30 May Wise claimed that banks did not work these days, but the Remitly transfer I did was on Sunday 1 June and arrive din seconds.. Just to say that I am convinced that Wise is withholding it to make profit of it... Believe me I worked in a bank in my country for more than 26 years...

Still no mention of reason for transfer being selected, but as per various other posts that is now the standard for all BBL transfers whereas previously instant transfers were possible.

It's not Wise withholding anything for any reason other than that is how the current transfer process works.

18 hours ago, scorecard said:

"Commie mob..."  What does that mean?

I guess it's because the SF Express company which is mentioned upthread as having taken over Kerry originated in mainland China, a communist country.

12 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Anyone who wants to live in Thailand as a Retiree, my main advice is to not get a Retirement Visa in your home country. That is called the Non-Immigrant O-A Retirement Visa and one of the problems with getting that is that you have to get Thai approved Health Insurance which is a ripoff - and you are locked into renewing it each year for extensions.  IMO the best way to go is to get a full Non-Immigrant Tourist Visa for 90 days (not the Visa on arrival etc.) and then when you have settled into an address, apply for a 12 month extension of your permission to stay under the Non-Immigrant Retirement O Visa.  The O-A Retirement Visa from the home country is not as good IMO as the O Retirement Visa (extension) available once you are in Thailand. The bank account issue might need some checking out - rules changed recently. 

That's all a bit mixed up.

The Non-Immigrant O Visa is available from your home country and many people have obtained it before travelling to Thailand.  The Tourist Visa is not a Non-immigrant Visa and allows a stay of 60 days (extendable).  Visa on arrival is for 15 days.

I think the route you're pointing people to is to arrive on a Tourist Visa and switch to a Non-Immigrant O visa whilst in country.  That visa would then be marked used and would give you 90 days, which could then extended for one year.  At the current time, with Visa Waiver being 60 days (the same as a Tourist Visa) there's no real point in getting one.

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

If it is only Bangkokbank that cause the delay I will send it to my partner account at Kasikornbank next time and see how that will go.. 

You still haven't mentioned how your transactions are funded and the reason selected for transfer, both of which could affect the timing, but if these are OK then I would expect an almost instantaneous deposit to Kasikorn.

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

It is for the 6 or 7 years I use Wise always the same bank, the account nothing changed.... Wise changed

It's been well documented that Wise recently changed and transfers to Bangkok Bank now all appear as International Transfers and will arrive shortly after 2:00pm on a working day.  This will be the same working day if initiated early enough (I think before something like 09:30 or 10:00) or the next day if after that.

BBL set the exchange rate 4 times on the OP's date.  At the highest (32.7) then the Swift transfer would have beaten the Wise one using the values given in the OP.

I must admit I was surprised when I read the post as for USD transfers I have read on here in the past that Swift was better above about 10K USD (fairly recently) and around 20K USD (older thread) due to the low spread used by Thai banks in USD exchanges.

Maybe Wise fees have changed to become more competitive since these posts as the spread at BBL remains the same at 0.3, although slightly more as a percentage due to the rate used since I last looked at it.

You recommended Siam Pools in a previous thread.  Are they no longer an option?  Otherwise online.

Just now, Patong2021 said:

A non event, and hardly serious. it does not rate a mention  in most tourist towns.  On any given day, even in Hua Hin, there is some jerk doing similar, and more often than not it is a European (including Russian). They just don't get written up as is the sport in Pattaya.

I agree and was just pointing out there are some reports of misbehaviour.

10 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Where are the "retarded aussies" in the reports?

Here's a recent report of a couple of them.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1361888-two-australian-men-surrender-to-pattaya-police-after-brawl-with-foreigner-over-unpaid-bill/

9 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Red Bull is the creation of Dietrich Mateschitz.

Red Bull was originally Krating Daeng, created by Chaleo Yoovidhya.  6 years later Dietrich Mateschitz got involved and together they founded Red Bull another 2 years on.

On 6/18/2025 at 4:52 AM, KhunBENQ said:

There IS a problem with WISE. Not all banks can be used.

For some banks transfers are limited to 50k Baht per transaction.

There is no longer any 50K baht restriction.  Lowest is 500K baht.

This has always been the case I believe.  I worked for a defence company and non-UK or USA passport holders weren't allowed access to certain areas or products, even those with "friendly" passports.

11 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It's an absolute miracle this guy survived.

He didn't, according to this article.

I can see a reference to the (paid for) service on the front page of Sawadee by AOT.  You have to register to use it so I can't take it any further.  It also says you can book it on the sawasdeepass website (but there's a 600THB discount available on the app currently which I can't see on the website).

https://www.sawasdeepass.com/

However, if they are only offering a wheelchair you may be better to contact your airline and ask for the assistance.  That way it'll be free and supplied at both ends of your trip.

On 6/17/2025 at 2:57 PM, treetops said:

I don't believe he even has the Tax Clearance Certificate (Form P3 or P3.1), just a receipt for paying something which is being used to give him a warm glow but is in no way the real thing.

 

KhunH. - please correct me if I'm wrong.

On 6/18/2025 at 12:39 PM, KhunHeineken said:

You are wrong. 

Seems odd you would get one already considering the P3 was only valid for 15 days and the P3.1 only given to regular business travellers with supporting evidence of that status.

PS.  Metadata can be wholly or partially stripped from files.