MrMilk

Has anyone withdrawn cash from ATM in Thailand using Google Pay?

Also, is anyone familiar with shops/banks/other that sell prepaid (reloadable) Visa/Mastercard that you can top up with your bank card?

1 hour ago, BritTim said:

2,000 baht for visa+same day return actually makes it more expensive than Ban Pakkard, which is probably why the visa run companies tend to use it.

They were not able to help me when I went to Ban Pakkard and redirected me to the Ban Laem border instead. 

I found the 2000 thb price for everything more than fair and did not haggle. Maybe its room for negotiations, I dont know

You confusing Ban Pakkard border with the Ban Laem border.

At Ban Laem border you will be allowed to do a same day border jump.

Tell the IO that you want to go back and forth same day just to get a new stamp.

He will call over a agent to take you through the process. Price 2000 thb (includes the Cambodian Visa). 

Takes 10 min to a hour for the entire process depending on how busy the day is

If you are very worried about denial of entry you could choose to fly to Cambodia and enter Thailand from a land crossings instead. 

A taxi from Siam Reap to the border is about 4 hours and €100. 

A bit of hassle but at least zero risk being sent back to the Netherlands

You can take the 4-5 hours trip to the Ban Laem border tomorrow. Go by motorbike or van.

There you will get a new 45 day Visa exempt stamp for around +/- 2000 thb. Plus 500 thb for one day overstay. No-one going to ask any questions and you start over with a clean slate.

Another option is to pay a agent to do the visa extension for you. Expect to pay premium since you already on overstay. 

Or you check into a hotel for a couple of nights just to get the TM30 from them and deal with the immigration yourself afterwards.

I would just take the trip to Ban Laem, it takes quite some hours but its stress-free and you also get 15 days extra.

Forget about lawyers, threats, and conflicts with the house owner. Its a losing game and far from worth it. Just let it go.

Continue renting from him if you feel like it or just cancel the booking through AirBnB if you feel like moving on.

Try the 3 hour soak program on your washing machine. 

A cup of washing powder+ 1/2 cup of "bleach"+ a small squeeze of vinegar to remove any odor

I would just wait it out (or even make a excuse and leave if I had enough) and go to a different place next time.

Its simply not worth raising your voice with a issue in a setting like this.

What kind of information is shown on the receivers bank statement if I send to someone else? 

Does it show full personal details (name, address) of the sender or it only show up as "Wise"?

On 6/8/2022 at 6:29 AM, Gottfrid said:

If you are a US citizen, you could try Bitpay. In other cases Gemini. You have to ask the support, regarding sending, though.

Thanks but non of them deliver to Thailand

12 hours ago, mvdf said:

I have the Wirex and Binance cards. No, they will not send the cards to Thailand. They will send to the address shown on the proof of address requested during KYC verification and they are very strict with adhering to their compliance rules. The cards were sent to my address in Germany. A friend then couriered the letters to me.

 

 

I was hoping to find a (temporary) option down here until I get back to Europe.

Already talked to a few of the big Exchanges and they can only send to your verified address in the EU as you say. 

Can anyone recommend a site where you can order a Crypto Visa/Mastercard and have it delivered to your address in Thailand?

I would prefer a non-Thai company if possible

Great detailed report. Thanks for sharing

33 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Rightly or wrongly the tennis players have seemed to have turned up the heat on him.

Think they are sick of questions about the situation. 

Their ain't many slams. (Is it 5)

This one has so far been spoilt. 

Big swing in public opinion seems to be since it's now clear that mistakes (on purpose) on his entry declaration. In Oz we call that a lie.

For heaven's sake the guy has a team with him. Whole thing is a scam. Even questions about his positive test are in doubt.

Such a magnificent record and now in many eyes has tainted it.

Pity really. 

What's that saying....."make your bed...."

Djokovic lost many fans during the last couple of weeks.

Tennis is after all considered a "gentlemen sport" and the last weeks circus will/have take a big hit on his reputation and legacy.

It was two-sided who people supported up until his statment were he clearly lied and blamed his team for stupid mistakes.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Au news currently stating that Joker has a court hearing starting 9.30 am Sunday.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Hope he gets booted never to return. 

Kyrios can go with him. 

This is correct. 

Djokovic and his team appealed the decision already yesterday.

A hearing was set today morning, but after a short meeting today the hearing is moved to Sunday 9.30 local time.

So he still have a chance but not much likely to win this one

3 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

I always said that this covid extensions wouldn't be forever

Been waiting 1.5 year to post that "forecast"? Good on you sir.

Let me throw in my forecast too: Covid extensions will continue until further notice 

- Stay home.

- Tell no one.

- Talk to your GF and make sure she doesn't tell anyone

- Get food delivered outside your door and pay with transfer/Truemoney. LineMan, Grab, Tesco, all accept transfer and hang food on door without psychical contact (or questions asked)

At least that`s my plan if I the Covid down here.

On 12/28/2021 at 9:31 AM, DrJack54 said:

Yes normal procedure.

Good that all went well.

Can you outline exactly what you provided.

Did immigration have you sign the 'affidavit'.

Did the io ask about outbound flight in future?

Reason for asking is that recently few folks had unpleasant time at CW immigration and were asked to show outbound flight. When not provided the covid extension was rejected. 

 

Up until now the only documents that been requested from me when applying/extending the "Covid visa" has been the application,affidavit,and 1900 thb.

This time however they said that you need to show a outbound flight to get another extension. And they also claimed this was the final Covid-extension they would grant.

Two people in front of me in line got the same message. Book a flight there and then or come back when you have booked the flight.

I decided to leave and come back a couple of days later to see if the IO officer was in a better mood, but No, same requirement.

Had to book a ticket to Cambodia (1700 thb) to get my application "approved" (under consideration stamp)

You should check out Airbnb.com. Its loads to choose from and the prices are lower than ever. So many apartments stand empty due to the lack of tourists.

You can rent for as long as you want. The longer the cheaper. No depositum either

2 minutes ago, banglay said:

I think you will find that to be wrong ...you  just need to show proof of being double vaxx'ed, But  if I am wrong please can to show me what source you get your info from that would help alot ??

Cheers

You have to do a ATK test before entering the ferry and hotel at Koh Chang.

Just so you have that in the back of your mind before deciding where to go

I have not left Thailand since early 2020. Fully vaccinated with two shots of Pfizer.

I like to rent a condo through AirBnB for a month or two now to get a change of scenery.

Considering between Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Bangkok. In that order.

I will be travelling from the Chantaburi district with a taxi. Can I go as I wish or does any of these places have requirements?

I will be doing a TM30 on the place I stay.