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5 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Fortunately, the newer seat move forward so you reduce your own leg room when you recline.

There may be others, but I recall Cathay Pacific doing this and so many complained I don't think they repeated it.

https://crankyflier.com/2010/10/15/cathay-pacific-expected-to-replace-pain-inducing-coach-seats/

5 hours ago, zzzzz said:

will toilets be cleaned, sanitized after each use?

From their website:

Emirates has added a cabin service assistant (CSA) to the crew complement on flights over 1.5 hours. The CSAs will ensure lavatories are cleaned at frequent intervals of every 45 mins. Each lavatory has been equipped with sanitising soap and hand washing instructions.

5 hours ago, Logosone said:

What is the logic for not allowing handluggage, if they allow laptop bags, handbags and briefcases it can't be because they're concerned about the virus being on pieces hand luggage? 

 

So this is just a policy decision by Emirates or is there some virus-related reason?

It slows down getting on and off the aircraft thus reducing social distancing as folk bunch up.

Nowadays it's called hoopla and you just use a hoop made of anything instead of a horseshoe.

9 hours ago, bbi1 said:

My 1st question to the OP is "are you a Thai citizen"? If not, no way you will be able to come to Thailand.

The request for a "repatriation" flight would indicate to me that the OP is Thai or asking on behalf of one.

On 5/21/2020 at 6:30 AM, DeeMoney said:

The sign-up process will include being contacted back by our sales personnel who will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

It used to be compulsory to pay a visit to your Bangkok office to sign up.  Can you confirm it can all be done on-line now?

Change to any time in the next 2 years free of charge and few other options.

https://www.emirates.com/ie/english/help/keep-your-ticket/

1 minute ago, Upnotover said:

From EK website....

 

What are the items allowed in the cabin?

Cabin baggage will not be accepted on these flights. Items allowed will be limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items; any other items will have to be checked in.

Yes, it's just the big rollaboards that they are preventing from going in the cabin, and they'll put them in the hold at no extra cost even if you've used your regular hold allowance.  Win, win the way I see it.

Thai Post Office have a contract to only use Thai Airways for outgoing airmail, and as they've cut all international passenger flights (which carry belly cargo too) it means just nothing is going.  Thai don't have a stand alone cargo fleet AFAIK.

Do a comparison with Xendpay too.  You'll find they are very close to Transferwise and for some amounts even better.  Good to keep an eye out for their special offers for no/reduced commission deals too.

44 minutes ago, Max69xl said:

Airlines have to use their dedicated arrival and departure slots. If not using them,they might lose them to other airlines. 

Europe, China and the USA suspended that requirement temporarily, and IATA requested all other members with slot restricted airports to do the same.  I don't know for sure what Thailand has done, but would expect something similar.

I often get Spamhaus blocked mails to yahoo and gmail addresses so tend to get round it by temporarily  hotspotting to my mobile data to send to these particular recipients.

On 5/15/2020 at 2:46 PM, Paul DS said:

In general, you will not have credit card protection on a debit card.  Visa offer protection only on VISA Credit cards. Here is my explanation:

 

Paying by credit card is convenient and it also gives you added legal protection if the company you’re buying from goes bust or doesn’t deliver what it’s promised.

 

You might get some limited protection when paying by debit card, but only  under a voluntary scheme called chargeback. With Debit cards though you don’t generally have other protection.

 

Chargeback isn’t legal protection like section 75 (Credit Card Cover) . It’s an agreement Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express have signed up to.

 

The scheme enables you to claim a refund from your card provider if a purchase doesn’t arrive or is faulty.

It works by the card company trying to claim your money back from the company you’ve paid, by reversing the transaction.

 

There’s usually no minimum spend in order to be covered by chargeback, but time limits apply for making a claim – usually up to 45 days from making the purchase.

Chargeback claims can take some time to process because the card company has to get the money refunded before it can pass it onto you.

 

Most important you need to make a formal complaint to the Debit card issuer and request an acknowledgment.

 

Good summary, but to clarify a couple of points:  In the UK, Amex debit cards (is there such a thing?) do not have chargeback protection, and the time limit for a chargeback is usually 120 days.  This can be extended in situations such as plane ticket purchases where the purchase can typically be well in advance of the service or goods being delivered, and the absolute maximum is 540 days.

On 5/16/2020 at 7:51 AM, Thomas J said:

Possum1931

 

https://www.chargebackgurus.com/blog/know-your-chargeback-dispute-types-debit-card-vs.-credit-card

These are USA rules and the poster has indicated he holds a UK based card, where the rules are somewhat different.

11 hours ago, Khun Paul said:

before from Udon Thani my friend wentr by car to BKK, arrived only 30 minutes later than the plane. Go figure. he left Udon when his friend went to the Airport , got to the hotel 30 mins after his friend and cost only 500 baht more. Return the same. Zero restrictions on luggage and no speeding on the roads.

He first had to buy and maintain a car.

When he drove, he didn't get to sit in an airport lounge and have a few drinks or a bite to eat.  His 8 hour drive must have made his bum numb whereas flying he wouldn't have to sit that long and could get up pretty much when he wanted.

He then had to find and pay for parking at his destination, and it still took longer and cost more?

Of couse, flying has its drawbacks, and you don't give us much to work with, but first indications are that your driving friend may not be the smartest bloke around.

I've also used Xendpay.  Not much between them.

1 hour ago, DUS said:

Yes, the box gots gigabyte ports and when they tested the system I checked the results they were getting using LAN and their computer. They showed 280 - 300 Mbps when using the True speedtest site.

Did they check all the ports? It could be that the some of the ports are restricted.  Test this by using one device, connecting to each of the ports in turn and running the same test each time.

46 minutes ago, Geordie Munro said:

. . . . like many of us, I don't see me getting back to Thailand until deep into the second half of the year.

No, no, no, no . . .

Although I fear you may be right.

2 minutes ago, at15 said:

planning to come mid june, not preparing for any requirements though until stated. why would they make things more difficult, they dont want to fly empty planes. 

Airlines fly planes but they don't make the entrance rules.

The rule that allowed work permit holders to enter is no longer valid going by the IATA requirements where it showed up before.

Quote

THAILAND -- published 27.04.2020
Flights to Thailand are suspended.
- This does not apply to state or military aircraft, emergency landing, technical landing without disembarkation, humanitarian aid, medical, relief and repatriation flights. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Airline crew must observe self-quarantine during their stay until the next flight schedule.

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

1 hour ago, drbeach said:

Really bad timing to be considering this...but they're not alone.

 

Laos has implemented a tourist tax - 16000 Kip for incoming foreign passport holders and 8000 for foreign border pass holders. Strangely, they're not yet collecting the tax when entering from Thailand but reportedly are doing so for entries from Vietnam and arrivals by air.

International flights to Laos were suspended last month.  Have they re-started?

6 minutes ago, Covid19Everywhere said:

No way they could know I will drive this way at this time. And the other guy was seriously injured.

Could have been any farang on a bike and you were just unlucky?  A bit pain for cash might be worth it to some.

On 5/9/2020 at 10:51 AM, Oldie said:

Again? I would like to be fit like this guy and open and sell all the time restaurants. What I don't understand is a review by the new owner of the Chunky Monkey on Google Maps. He writes that you should not eat at his restaurant Chunky Monkey but at the Happy Hippo. Does not make sense to me to say please eat at my competition. Does anyone understand this? Below from Google Maps a review at the Chunky Monkey from the owner of the Chunky Monkey. 

 

He sold the bricks and mortar of the Chunky Monkey but not the web presence.  He still owns the account on whatever review site that came from, so can post as Chunky Monkey even though he no longer owns  the restaurant.

Ask Posco if they have a model that defaults to off on power fail.  If such a thing exists it may be a drop in replacement so minimises any additional work.

51 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

I never said that others should, I was expressing a personal opinion, which is what forums are for.

The tone and wording in your posts suggest otherwise.