Joejoejoejoe

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

What's your plan after you return.

Are you intending to obtain a new non O based on marriage? 

Yes eventually, I would have to transfer the 400k to my bank account and wait the 2-3 months, so no immediately in any case

I was on a spouse extension visa and I am now in the UK. To cut a long story short, I didn't get a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand. 

I now have 8 days until I hopefully fly back to Thailand (flight booked), but with apparently no visa in my passport. 

Is there enough time to get a 60 day tourist visa? Or any other options available to me?

Thank you for your continual help, this forum really is a continual life saver!

I successfully submitted my Thailand travel pass, with 9 days until my flight. 

However, I now see Sha+ hotels that are £100 cheaper than the one I booked (that is cancellable).  

Is it possible/worth to cancel the current hotel and book another one, and resubmit the Thai pass info ? 

(or is this more bother than it's worth)

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

1) Yes - you need to upload proof of AQ booking at the Registration (1st) Phase, also insurance etc

You don’t need to upload flight details at the Registration (1st) Phase, but you need to know your travel dates.

 

2) Not uncomplicated - Finland is one of the 63 ‘low risk' countries.

 

3) You just have to list Italy as one of the countries you have been to in the last 14 days (along with Finland as you are transiting through there) - Italy is also one of the 63 ‘low risk’ countries, so you are ok from that perspective. 

 

 

Thank you, Richard. Good to hear!

Hello, 

Much appreciate if anyone could answer any of the following questions on returning to Thailand from the UK: 

1. I have started filling out the new Thailand pass ( https://tp.consular.go.th/en/registration ), it looks like I have to buy accommodation and a flight before I can complete the registration, is this the case?  

2. I plan to travel with Finair with a transit stop in Finland, is this okay and uncomplicated? 

3. I returned from Italy to the UK 4 days ago, will this be an issue? do they question where I have recently been?

Kr,
Joe

 

17 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Italy is one of the listed countries.

This what is states on a infographic on the London embassy website.

It appears to state that you can enter if you have been in any of the listed countries for a total of 21 days.

 

 

Hi Ubonjoe, 

Thank you for your prompt reply. 

I was/am hoping this is the case, and that the London embassy site has misinterpreted it, as they have rewritten it as "21 days in the UK" (screenshot attached) - which would be a very restricting/strange rule... For example I plan to layover in Finland on the way to bkk (another approved country). 

Hopefully it will become clearer on Mon Nov 1st 

Thanks again 

Joe 

Hello All, 

I need to return to Thailand ASAP, but had been holding out for the Nov 1st scheme, via 1 day in BKK Hotel. 

I arrived back from a 5 day holiday to Italy on Oct 28th, and have just checked the London Thai visa immigration site and it clearly states "applicants must stay in UK for 21 consecutive days before departure" - for the Nov 1st scheme. (I have a small passport visa stamp from Italy :(. ) 

(I thought they were either scrapping this rule, or it was 21 days in any of the approved countries - Italy included, which their strange wording suggested) 

I am now in a pickle as what to do... My wife is not going to be happy!! 

If anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated, e.g. I could potentially go through the phuket sandbox program if this rule doesn't apply for that,but would rather not if possible... 

The 21 days seems quite excessive.. 

Thanks in advance, 

Joe

8 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Things have changed recently. They dropped the listed country requirement for the sandbox and the 21 day before departure requirement.

The rules to get a COE for the sandbox no longer mentions the 21 day before requirement.

Source: https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/requirements-for-foreigners-travelling-to-thailand-during-covid-19-tra?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

 

Thank you, this is reassuring 

Hi All, thanks in advance. 

I'm hoping to return to BKK via phuket sandbox in 3 weeks from the UK. 

However I am hoping to go to Italy next week, for 1 week, then returning to the UK for one week before departing to Sandbox. 

However it states that you must be in the country of departure for 21 days before flying to Phuket, which would mean if I have an Italian stamp in my passport I would not be eligible. Is this the case?? 

The wording for the rule varies on different sites, and is as follows on the official site: "Must travel from countries listed by TAT, and must have stayed in those countries for at least 21 days prior to departure" 

-which is kind of suggesting that as long as they're TAT approved I can stay in any of the countries 21 days before (this doesn't seem to be suggested on other sites) 

Hope my query makes sense, and any info is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you, 

Joe 

On 9/27/2021 at 3:44 AM, marke985 said:

Would you be kind enough to share the company name.  I am thinking if returning soon and the company ineas going to buy from raised their cost quite a bit in the last month so I think I'll look at other options.  I'd be happy with the price they quoted you.

My company is AIA, sorry for the slow reply, but it is my third year using them, so might have got cheaper for me 

Hello, I'm just getting myself together to return to Thailand. If anyone has any information on the following it would be greatly appreciated. 

(I am on a spouse visa expiring next July) 

1. I have been quoted from a Thai insurance company for one year insurance 21,000 baht. (up to 5million bahr cover and covid cover), does this seem like a sensible choice? 

(it is a renewal and upgrade from my last year's cover to reach the $100k requirement). 

2. I assume I am not eligible for normal 'travel insurance' from a European company, which would be much cheaper, as I am not a 'tourist', but if I am it would be good to know? 

3. Is there anything else I may be overlooking in my situation ? 

Thank you, 

Joe 

Hello, 

I've been looking to buy a large wildlife lens (Tamron G2 600mm zoom for Nikon). 

They are rather expensive from the big brand stores (around 44,000 ) - which come with 3 year brand warranty, and are completely legit.

Where as they are much cheaper from less credible stores, which sell through lazada and shopee too (around 30,000). I have spoken to these shops (three different but similar stores) and they assure me they are brand new (not refurbished) and nothing seemed too fishy. They have actual physical stores in malls in Bangkok too, so I can test the lens first etc. And the lenses come with 1 year shop warranty (not brand warranty) and they are returnable if faulty etc.

I'm hoping someone will know why they're significantly cheaper?? Or has had good or bad similar experiences?? 

They could be 'grey markets', selling under the RRP, or refurbished, or fake...

These lenses are quite complicated, requiring firmware updates, and if they're tiny faults in the focus or something it would probably be quite hard for me to spot..... It's a lot of money for me, and 40K + is well over my budget, so I am leaning towards the cheaper option.. 

Kind regards, 

Joe   

 

Hello, 

I was wondering if there is somewhere in Bangkok that has a huge selection of card / paper. I need certain colours, or at least very close to my desired colours? 

Most stationery stores have limited colour ranges. 

And, also any companies that can make stylish boxes/packaging to spec. 

Kind regards
 

15 hours ago, KannikaP said:

More specifically....what things?    LOL

More specifically just general stuff - condos, balconies, windows, living rooms, balconies, voyeurism etc. or maybe just wildlife ...

13 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

More specifically, what do you need large zoom lenses for?    LOL

More specifically zooming in on things.

Just wondering if anyone knows good places to buy used/cheap camera lenses (more specifically large zoom lenses)? 

Thank you

14 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Is your coverage inpatient only or also outpatient? (most peopek have only inpatient cover here)

 

If your policy includes outpatient then the screening  should be covered up to whatever the maximum per visit it.

 

If excision and biopsy is advised, that too would be covered if yo uhave outpatient cover and it might also be covered under an inpatient policy as outpatient surgery, but this very much depends on the policy.

 

A visit and visual inspection will be around 2000 baht top end. If excision and biopsy are needed then another 10-15k if dermatologist can do it, more if it needs a plastic surgeon (for example is large and on the face)

 

Be aware that very, very few Thai doctors have much experience with skin cancers and even fewer have experience with skin cancers in Caucasians. Even otherwise excellent dermatologists frequently make mistakes and iss cancers here.  In fact there is only one doctor I can fully recommend for this, she is in Pattaya but well worth the trip

 

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&depid=2

 

US trained and US Board certified, worked for decades in the US (I think Southern Calif) and skin cancer is her specialty

 

Hi, thank you for this! 

I have booked to see Dr. Anna this Thursday (fingers crossed). 

(and yes, unfortunately I doubt my relatively cheap insurance covers outpatient stuff...I'll call them anyway for clarification on various points e.g. 'outpatient surgery' etc.)

Thank you! 

15 hours ago, impulse said:

One year ago today I paid about $350 all in at Samitivej for a complete screening and to have a carcinoma cut out of my forehead and biopsied.  About the size of a raisin.  She did an excellent job, and there's virtually no scar.

 

 

Sorry I don't have her business card, but the biopsy report shows her name in Thai.  I recommend her.

 

Keep in mind Samitivej is one of the most expensive hospitals in Thailand.  Long story short...  Don't worry about the money- it won't be much.  Get it done.

Thank you very much. I will bear this in mind if a procedure is necessary. 

Hi All, 

A general query here.

I have AIA health insurance, and I want to have a mole checkup/skin cancer screening. 

- Does anyone have any advice on where to go, who to see? (I'm based in Bangkok) ?
and
- Would basic health insurance generally cover such screenings? and lab testing etc. if needed? 
(I will try and give AIA a call tomorrow for further clarification. The pack I received is predictably in Thai..)

- Would anyone know of the general cost of such visits? 

Thank you 

Hello, 

I have a rash / scabby area on the crown of my head. I have visited doctors both in the UK and Thailand. The British doctor prescribed coal/tar shampoo after lab testing the area/skin and it coming back with no valid results. The Thai doctor gave me Daivobet, which definitely calms it down, but after a few tubes/months it is still there (and Daivobet isn't particularly cheap). I think if flares up more in the sun, and often feels like a C-shape  (could be ring worm? or some fungus) and I'm worried it is taking what little hair I have left!!

Any suggestions of ointments or shampoos that are readily available at most Thai pharmacies would be great?? 

On top of that, I have hard dry flakes on other areas of my head, which are different to the problem mentioned above. These too are taking vast amounts of hair when removed.. 

I generally have quite a good diet, don't drink too much, 35 years old. 

Any suggestions greatly appreciated as this has been going on for years and years. 

Thank you

 

Hello, 

I'm hoping to apply for a Thai driving license asap. 

I am on 2nd year of a spouse visa, (not work permit)
I have a full UK driving license already. 


Looking at the requirements it states I need a 'Residence certificate' and a copy of TM30 form signed by landlord:
My situation is my address (and spouse visa) is registered to my in-laws house (which falls under Pathum Thani Immigration), so in this case if anyone knows my best course of action it would be great (I can of course borrow the house documents and other items off my wife's father. 

Kind regards
Joe 

27 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That is not too old to the online application.

Have you gotten a new passport since your last entry. That will cause that message to come up.

Be sure you selected the correct nationality. If can be confusing for some countries since there are 2 or 3 options.

All letters and numbers for the TM6 card.

Only complete the required fields marked with a red asterick.

Hi, 

The "For further information....contact immigration..." pop up notice seems to pop up the very second I submit the form, as though it would whatever I had inputted... could be that they have changed the system since the current crisis?

Other than that,
I assume the TM6 number is the one below the barcode, in my case: DZ74043
I am a British citizen from UK/England and selected = BRITISH/บริติช
No new passport. 
 the other red asterisks are straight forward: Passport no., Surname, gender, dob, nationality, TM6 no., date of arrival, transport type, and the captcha. 

I suppose I'll (or the wife) will try and call them tomorrow and if not try and quickly pop in...

Kind regard
Joe 

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I assume you are on a one year extension of stay issued by immigration not a multiple entry non-o visa issued by embassy or consulate.

If on a 90 day visa entry you cannot do a report of staying longer than 90 consecutive days in the country.

You were not late for doing the report online since it can be done up to the last day. The message to contact your local office means your record could not be found in the database the system searches based upon the info you entered on page 1. Double check you entered all the info correctly and try again.

For a 90 day report in person all you should need is a completed TM47 form and your passport.

Hi, thank you for your time (once again infact! : ) !

Yes I am on a one year extension (non-O - Thai spouse).

Thanks for your suggestion, alas after multiple tries I still can't get passed the first page,( on this site):
https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do

 (trying many different things e.g. only * required fields, using 1 or both or none of my middle names, checking and rechecking)...
"For further information regarding The 90-day Notification Report Service, please contact the Immigration Branch Office in your residence area." 

My last arrival was 14 oct 2019, so quite long ago (the report the following 90 days being my 1 year extension (jan2020)).

I guess it may be that my information contradicts what they have in the system? I'll try contacting them on Monday (I couldn't get through / find a number that worked on Friday), and if that doesn't work I guess I'll pop there with the TM47 form, (which will probably be equally annoying to them as it is to me given the climate!)

Thank you again for your time! 

All the best, Joe 

Hello, 

I have to do my first 90 day report next week (currently 85 days in to my latest visa) at Pathum Thani.

Is there anything I should be aware of, like taking my wife's house document. Or has anything changed in the current climate. 

I tried the app, and it said the first time I report has to be in person (I've always left Thailand instead of reporting so never actually done it)
And online it said contact them (I've left it too late I believe.)

kind regards and stay safe!

Joe 

Hello, 

I have a small space in my condo where I want to attach a floating desk (attached to 2 walls and wardrobe). 

Potentially I would like someone to come and install it (at minimal cost - not a 'handcrafted furniture maker' more of a HomePro style fitting!). Or I could possibly do it myself if I could find somewhere to cut the wood to size and a hole for wires etc.)


Any suggestions on shops etc. much appreciated 

Thank you, Joe 

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