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2 minutes ago, Grusa said:

Really? I haven't been back for a while, but that seems like a step on a level with Brexit! Nevertheless, my story is true, for what it's worth...not much, I know.

 

Btw, what do they have now?

Google. ????

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_licence#United_Kingdom

9 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Of course. Thats the moral of the story. Real tourists dont get excluded.

I think we should all agree with that, but some on here seem to think otherwise.

8 minutes ago, Pib said:

Was the card nearing its natural expiration date?  If so, since the card was chipped already but if it was just nearing it's expiration date then that's probably why you were getting the notice.  I think you start getting such a notice approx 90 days before a card's expiration date.

It could have been that.  I'm not sure now when it was due to expire, but I've had it for a few years.

2 minutes ago, Pib said:

Does your Bangkok Bank card have a chip?  I'm guessing not. 

 

The wife and I have a Bangkok Bank Visa chipped debit card....uses a 4 digit PIN....we are not getting any notices when using it in a Bangkok Bank ATM.

Yes, both old and new had/have a chip.

On 12/21/2019 at 6:17 AM, KhunBENQ said:

Bangkok Bank was the first that issued a chip card to me and the pin was/is still 4 digits.

Would be surprised if they gave no notice about changing pin or the like.

Have you made a withdrawal at a BBL ATM recently?  For the last couple of months using my "old" 4 digit pin card, the ATM put up a warning that I had to have it replaced with a deadline date early next year, which I've now done.

7 minutes ago, Grusa said:

Off topic I know, but in uk we have round tax discs <snip>

Not since 1st October 2014.

7 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I don't think a large number of VE entries per se is ever a problem...especially for someone whose passport shows they are living in the region.

 

It is the total combined duration of stay that is looked at, i.e. whether it looks like the person is actually living in Thailand as opposed to making frequent short trips.

Exactly, if the OP's kid has had 11 long weekends spread over 2.5 years it's an entirely different situation than if they've had 11 x 30 day trips, each with a 30 day extension, with 6 of them this year, but that might not have allowed him/her to post the story.

6 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

doesnt matter as the E visa thailand system certainly does not work reliably 90%  of the time in UK , most people end up at a consulate after the E visa system loses all the data inputed numerous times

The system mentioned in the OP is nothing to do with the system in the UK - it's for visa on arrival nationals and if you're from the UK you aren't one.  In the UK it's an E Application only and a physical visa is affixed to your passport.

23 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Yes it is either proof of state pension for those with a pension OR evidence of minimum £10,000 parked on the UK bank for minimum 3 months prior to the application for those with no pension.

Or evidence of private pension with no minimum level stipulated.

4 hours ago, UKresonant said:

Then the front end Directory of Visa Categories of the e-visa system does not have the type listed. does it have it on the actual e-visa site once logged in I wonder? https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/

Yes.  When going through the application the visa type is in the pull down list.

On 12/21/2019 at 10:03 AM, Andrew Dwyer said:

Anyway, am looking for first hand report from posters who have obtained a 90 day SE Non Imm O Visa ( without State Pension) from either Consulate or Embassy in the UK.

I am in the situation described and got one of these on the 15th of last month.  Did the E Application to the Embassy - yes it's fiddly first time round as you get to grips with the system but doable - mailed off my documents and had my passport returned with visa only 2 or 3 days later.

On 12/21/2019 at 1:00 AM, pomchop said:

Having a "real life" has to do with thinking and planning ahead for the realities of travel rather than just blindly throwing stuff in suitcases and then having to figure out how to move it all around.

You seem a bit disturbed that an individual would choose to bring stuff with him rather than live like a semi vagrant bag lady.  Although the OP may be having difficulties, most travellers cope quite adequately with what they bring, and 200 baht for a private hire baht bus would not break the bank.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bag lady

On 12/21/2019 at 3:57 AM, possum1931 said:

But lots more not, also going by reports.

It would be kindest to say they might not be the sharpest knives in the drawer.

On 12/20/2019 at 11:51 PM, Don Mega said:

Given the broken mounting tab I assume it was under the seat.

I think the OP tried to claim the pic was of another one taken for convenience in his room, not the actual one, but it's unclear.  See post #16

On 12/20/2019 at 12:06 PM, lapamita said:

by the way the pic of the sticker was not on the motorbike it was made in room from other...

3 hours ago, SEtonal said:

As per a report from today, online 90-day reporting still doesn't work properly.

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139683-90-day-reporting-new-system-a-concern/

I read that as being a problem with the poster, not the 90 day reporting system.  Lots of people using it successfully nowadays going by reports.

On 12/18/2019 at 7:45 PM, Gdaymate said:

Firstly I must say the OPs article is mostly utter rubbish and very misleading to the reader. This venue is NOT targeting the Indian market

The OP doesn't say that so your rant is misplaced.

On 12/19/2019 at 1:40 AM, pomchop said:

people who travel with big luggage , probably pay excess luggage fees and then struggle to get baht buses to save a few bucks etc...i don't get it.  Of course as they say "up to you" but might be worth considering how to make travel easier by bringing less stuff

I'd rather bring something and not need it than be here thinking I wish I'd brought "x" with me but it's in the cupboard at home.  It doesn't cost me any more and I can spend less time doing laundry or shopping.

It's the numpties that loudly proclaim "I did a month in SEA with only hand luggage" that need a slap and told to get on with a real life.

On 12/16/2019 at 10:40 AM, sitanonchai said:

He asked the police officer right away why he was fined and showed his valid int. driver license incl.  motor stamp, tax was paid and the motorcycle was 100 % ok.

The police officer didn't respond to his question and at the police office there was only an older officer on duty with no English skills.

So you don't know why he was fined and that's the basis for your rant?  You should find that out if you want any credibility.

Maybe he actually was breaking the law (and certainly he was dumb) so it may well be a fair outcome.

Still unclear (to me anyway) but was the sticker and glass holder on display?

Still waiting to find out what the funny thing was.

Etihad say Bangkok accepts mobile boarding passes but:

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Depending on where you are travelling to, you may still be required to carry your physical boarding pass.

and we don't know that. My experience is that paper boarding passes have always been given when my destination has been the UK, but I always check in luggage so I'm present at the counter anyway.

https://www.etihad.com/en/manage/check-in

7 minutes ago, Leaver said:

In view of the thread running in the news section about the Indian Nana Plaza for The Avenue, does anyone know if the Robin Hood will stay or go?

One of the Baku guys has said elsewhere that several of the existing businesses will remain.  He gave a list and although I can't remember them all, it included The Robin Hood.

2 minutes ago, Langkawee said:

Only if it is not a LCC, I was told. This is how Thailand may get an extra 10 million ghost tourists which would explain the empty hotels. 

Apart from a few exceptions, LCCs don't sell connecting flights so that situation doesn't really arise.

The tenant can register as the possessor but may need a copy of the owner's housebook and ID card to do so.  I think I've read of it being done with just a copy of the lease but not 100% sure of this.

2 hours ago, Martyp said:

Most regular working people don't get more than 2-3 weeks of vacation each year, if that.

That sounds a bit backwards and I'm guessing covers the USA.  I think I started on 5 weeks, could earn another week and could buy a week, plus 8 public days, and I think these UK figures are more typical than yours.  Shift work also gave me a 1 week break every 8 weeks without using any annual leave so easy to rack up the visits and fall foul of immigration despite being a genuine tourist here on his legitimate time off from gainful employment.

I suspect I'm not the only one.