LittleBear57

Last time i went to a bar in Thailand (not restaurant) was about 8 years ago in Bang Saray. I may have the odd beer in a restaurant, but don't go to bars unless they serve good food.

4 hours ago, mokwit said:

Was 200k->400k->800k. Existing extensions were grandfathered. The recent requirement to keep Bt400k year 'round was not. This is a disturbing precedent, especially when Bt3m sees to be their new figure for LT stayer visas. A jump from 800k to 3m without grandfathering does seem too much of a jump, but who knows, they seem to be little concerned with the consequences of their actions.

If I need to have 3mil bht in an account it's either an agent or off to another country. I would have no choice.

Just done my visa renewal on retirement. It is busy and somewhat disorganised outside, hopefully that will improve. The guy who checks your documents was the same guy as last year efficient and good at his job. If you have your docs its done quickly 45 mins from going in to going out. However there was a guy who kept shouting at people outside at the entrance door to sit down and wear mask.

As a kid I remember the Mods v Rockers battles at all the major seaside resorts in England. Then we had the football hooligans knocking bits out of each other.

Adang isn't a particularly small island. However it is covered with scrub/jungle. The main trail is to the right looking inland which climbs upwards to three viewpoints. There are no streams unless it's raining. She must have left the trail as it's not marked well and slipped. I hope she is found very soon as there is little water around except what she hopefully was carrying. Once off the trail you would need a machete to hack through the scrub to get back to the shore which apart from the area around the ranger huts etc. is barren and not friendly.

Yes I have climbed this hill, mountain almost. Hope she is found alive and well very soon.

On 3/24/2023 at 10:46 PM, BayArea said:

The further south you go, the less friendly the ' Thais' become...

Sounds a bit like the UK there.????

There are obviously good and relatively cheap hospitals around. However not it appears around Pattaya. Was hoping the new Jomtiem Hospital would fill that role but they are restricted by a small range of services.

On 3/16/2023 at 8:01 AM, KannikaP said:

I have no problem downloading, upgrading and using the Nationwide app on my Thai phone, or on my PCs, without VPN.

Just had to replace a lost N'wide card. Sent to my bros house who scanned front & back and sent to me. Only need the actual card when using in ATM or purchase, which is silly.

Or card reader which is what I use the cards for. Internet banking. The alternative is the phone app.

Thanks for the advice.

The mail issue started (when I first noticed) was when my private pension people offered a cash option which was very good but the cut off date had expired and when I went on the net to look at the funds there was almost 10,000 pounds less. Ouch! Just received a letter from HMRC dated October  and another from a pension provider not dated but indicates from last year.

2 hours ago, treetops said:

It may be geolocked and therefore not accessible using a Thailand based account.  You can create another account based in the UK, login and download, or else download from somewhere other than the Play Store.  I found this location - it's an older version but updates will process regardless of the geolock.

https://apklust.com/en/nationwide-banking-app-down-apk

 

I will give it a go thanks.

40 minutes ago, Crossy said:

@LittleBear57 if you still fail I have the .apk, if you drop me a PM with your email address I can send.

 

It's 25MB so make sure you can receive files that big.

Thanks maybe I will try that if I don't get success soon.

27 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Seeing as you are looking for more options, you could try using Wise. presuming you have a Thai bank account.

 

If you have internet banking, you may be able to transfer to Wise in the UK, then let them send the money to your bank account here.

This is what I use to transfer my cash from the UK. Need cards for card reader or phone app.

23 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

I have no problem downloading, upgrading and using the Nationwide app on my Thai phone, or on my PCs, without VPN.

Just had to replace a lost N'wide card. Sent to my bros house who scanned front & back and sent to me. Only need the actual card when using in ATM or purchase, which is silly.

I have no problem with internet banking. Just the phone.

22 hours ago, proton said:

Use VPN set to UK

Tried that no success , maybe have to get another (better) VPN>

Has anyone been able to download the Nationwides UK Phone banking app in Thailand. Currently using debit cards to access bank? Want more options as cards run out of date and perhaps get lost in mail.

Also living in Bang Saray I get mail delivered from UK which is sometimes 5 months old or appears to be due to the date on the letter. Anyone else having these problems?

Surprised by some of the posts. I think it's possible that a first time visitor to Thailand having had a few drinks might think water could be free. The security guard was way over the top and I hope he gets what he deserves.

 Also I am not a big city lover, especially Bangkok , but having visited Khao San Road several times in the 20 years of visiting Thailand. I always liked the unique experience there, people from all over the world. Had a great feel and buzz about the place.

Whats the point. The Army will decide who runs the country anyway.

It's still a great beach but the coral is dead and the currents are scary. 

A word of warning.

Went snorkelling at this beach as I have done many times over the past 15 years and came across the strongest current I have ever encountered which dragged us away and to the left of the island as you look at it from the beach. We were all good swimmers but really struggled getting back to the beach.

They are building an oil refinery down there and I believe they have dredged out the harbour so tankers will be able to dock. I assume this has had a massive effect on the currents. It has also pretty much wiped out all the coral due to silt and nearly all the fish have gone. Stay within the buoys and in your own depth. I know the beach has always has a small current but this was extreme. I did snorkel a little on the other beach Nang Rong (second beach) didn't feel any current there but that was a different day.