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7 hours ago, smedly said:

the idea is a great one but poorly implemented and it has been closed for a week.

Closed altogether?  I'd seen reports of it being closed about 12:30am but thought it was maybe closing earlier than before.

2 hours ago, Berkshire said:

Perhaps I'm missing something here, but why not just use the wi fi hotspot option on the phone for the laptop at home.  That's what I do to get internet access on my home laptop.

I can't speak for the OP but I use SIM routers for a couple of reasons:

1)  It's widely report that using your phone as a hotspot should only be done short term and not as a permanent setup as it's detrimental to the phone's life.

2)  If I go out with my phone in my pocket then any other internet connected things at home lose connection.  For me these are security cameras, heating and any other users, and there are numerous other devices around the home available now which require connectivity.

OP.  This was my latest one.  https://www.strong-eu.com/app/uploads/4_GROUTER_1200_UK_LL_LR_EN_20-06-22.pdf

29 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Try to learn the quote function on this forum first.

Bumping this post as the OP seems to have missed it.

1 hour ago, Bmolson said:

Koh tao does not

Your replying to a 16 year old post.  How helpful.

The router specs could vary considerably giving different outcomes.  When I was looking into it last year I went for the cheapest Chinese knock-off router and it worked, but having installed a couple more since then I know there's much more to it, and I still haven't really scratched the surface.

Hopefully someone will be along soon with details, but maybe read up on what channels your preferred mobile company uses, what channels each router supports and what you need for carrier aggregation.  Check also for signal coverage in your area, especially if you're out in the sticks somewhere.

2 hours ago, khlongtoey said:

is all $50k taxable (yes, if one stays >180 days, calendar year) ?

 

or is it only the capital gains after the end of 12/2023  that are taxable?

what if I remits $25k and indicate it is on the original capital and NOT the gains ?

Nobody knows yet what rules wiil be applied, or if you apply your preferred rules whether these will be accepted by the Thai tax authorities should it come to an audit.

Depends on the value of the transaction and how it's funded.  The calculator on the Wise homepage currently shows estimates of seconds to Tuesday 9th July depending on these, and the Wise guide to Canadian Dollars says:

It was brought up a few days ago but not much/any discussion on it.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1331051-data-breach-warning-email-from-wise/

7 minutes ago, JimGant said:

I don't believe purpose of transfer would affect the other parameters. But, I'm curious as to why you think so.

This reason (long stay) was introduced a few years ago to replace "tagging" accounts to force the routing via BBL and ensure the International Transfer annotation to deposits.  Choosing this means the deposit will land in your account just after 2:00pm the next day (same day if you're up early enough).

"Tagging" was introduced after a change in Wise' procedures meant a lot of people relying on the International marking were left without it for a while causing issues with Immigration for many.

The reason about purchasing property also goes this different route as condo purchases may have to show the funds coming from overseas.

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

That's disappointing. I am getting weary of Bangkok Bank sitting on inbound remittances for ~24-hours and was considering getting a Wise account to speed things up. But if Bangkok Bank delays Wise remittances, I won't bother.

It's not standard for BBL to sit on inbound funds so if they are in your situation try to change things about until they don't.  Different reasons for remittance, higher value of transaction, funding method and source of funds can all affect the process so there's no "right" answer but only "right for you".  You just have to find it and it could easily be Wise.

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Yeah. When did it arrive.? Mine is yesterday to Monday. 

 

And Im not the only one.

Definitely not the only one going by posts on here and elsewhere.

Most reports I've read seem to be transferring from North America.  Are you in that boat?

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

This probably should be a separate thread, but,  was on the phone with some call center dude from Wise for almost an hour.

 

Bottom line: with no notice, there are no instant transfers into your anymore unless you use your card or Wire, at a higher fee.

Call him back and tell him he's talking rubbish.

On 7/2/2024 at 2:48 AM, mackayae said:

What is the cutoff amount between an ACH and a wire transfer? After one of my recent transfers (US bank to BBL) Wise sent me a message: "you would have saved $xx.xx by using a wire transfer instead of an ACH transfer. I imagine the magic number is between $2500 and $7000.

Using Wise' calculator on their home page you can see the Wire Transfer fee is fixed at $6.11 USD.  The ACH fee varies dependent on the amount being sent and at $2,190 it is exactly $6.11 so anything greater than that would be better sent using a Wire Transfer.

The shuttle train to/from Sat 1 clearly has accommodation for wheelchair users, as can be seen in this video at 1 min 58 seconds as he films through the train windows as it arrives into the station.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnrXosPHSgs

On 7/1/2024 at 2:59 PM, bradiston said:

No, I can't explain why. Maybe I'm wrong but I tried running my box over WiFi using my phone as a hotspot. It got as far as listing the EPG, but wouldn't stream any channels. But it's all HD of one sort of another (UHD, FHD, and HD). 1 Mbps? That's really bizarre! Is it live streams you're watching, or prerecorded, like movies? I like watching live Tour de France. Any chance of that on a 1Mbps fire stick?

It's mostly live TV I watch using the Firestick - I stick on BBC News when I wake up and just leave it playing for a while.  I use a free service so occasionally see buffering but can usually find a site that's OK.  The 1Mbps speed was from a SIM router so a phone should easily achieve that.

On 6/29/2024 at 11:21 AM, bradiston said:

I have a 320 Mbps 3bb LAN fibre connection and a 15 Mbps WiFi SIM. There's no way I can run an IPTV box on that.

Can you explain why?  I watch SD television via a Firestick and can monitor download speeds in real time.  It seems to run OK at about 1 Mbps.

Just now, Yellowtail said:

And they charge an extra B200 to use a credit card? How do you pay? 

No they don't.  The poster who said that is not renowned for his credibility.

I pay for flight ticket purchases with a credit card.

1 hour ago, Seppius said:

I like Agoda, but that does annoy me, all other hotel websites show the total price

As already mentioned upthread, that's down to your settings.  Click on the currency symbol at the top of the homepage to change it.

On 6/24/2024 at 11:05 PM, scubascuba3 said:

My PEA bill doesn't have any name on it, no need for it

No need for a name on a bill?  Unusual.

What does it say on your bill next to the Thai for "Electricity user"?

47 minutes ago, geminiman said:

This is NOT true. I have an MEA account in my name and I am NOT an owner.

Is the actual acount in your name or just the bill?  I see on my (PEA) bill my landlord's name as "Electricity user" with my name below with "Payment by" next to it (all in Thai except my name).

Despite using Suvarnabhumi since it opened, I've never used a regular taxi from there but always a pre-booked service, a bus and even once a Bolt.  I'll be arriving there this weekend and contemplating using a regular taxi as I don't know of any pre-bookable ones based in my destination area so can anyone confirm/explain the current procedure?

As I understand it:

1)  Go to Level 1.

2)  Find the area for regular taxis and take a ticket from the machine.

3)  Proceed to the lane number shown on the ticket and wait for your ride.

4)  Try to explain your destination to the driver.

5)  Expect to pay the meter reading plus 50 baht for the airport surcharge, plus any tolls, plus 20 baht per suitcase.  My one case will be quite small and I'll have a laptop bag.

I've calculated the cost as just under 1,000 baht which is on a par with Grab.  Is there any reason to use one over the other?  Bolt is significantly less but not so organised from my last experience - any recent users able to comment?

Or best of all, does anyone know any private car companies based in or near Bueng District in Sri Racha?

8 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

I simply put all of these together and called it an "industry."  Perhaps my bad.

Apology accepted.

I worked for many years for one of the organisations which would come under the umbrella and realise quite well what it involves.