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1 hour ago, mortenaa said:

I got a similar response. I basically asked if I could apply for Auto-gate again, and they replied in Thai (translated by me) "because of the new system, they still cannot do it". 😞

Departed a weeks ago and was informed that I needed a stamp in PP and White Book - this was after using Fast Track Immigration. Different response to previous times.

4 hours ago, LukKrueng said:

Not exectly. Every house\condo is issued with a blue book whether a Thai person is living there or no one lives there. One can own many houses\condo units, but can only be registered in one book at a time. If the OP rents a condo (or a house) he can ask the owner to be registered in the rented place blue book.

OP - a PR has to be registered at the local police in the same sub district as the house he's registered in. It doesn't really matter if you actually live in that place - many Thai people live in a one province while registered in another

ALL OF THIS I KNOW AS A LONG TIME PR AND OWNER OF MORE THAN ONE PROPERTY. JUST GAVE A MORE SIMPLE ANSWER.

5 hours ago, Peabody said:

Well, he actually lives in a condo. Could he be listed in the blue book of the condo (non-Thai) owner?

 

Blue book is for Thai Nationals. If a Thai National lives at this condo and blue book is in this person's name then with agreement he can be included in the book.

Most recent flight on this seat, aircraft leased from Hainan Airlines. In the last 2 years alone I have travelled on more than 50 flights in TG BC and on less than 5% of the flights has the seat not reclined much. On all other flights seat was excellent, as was service but then I am not a demanding passenger. I also travel on other airlines such as ANA, Emirates and Qatar so can compare.

1 hour ago, onthemoon said:

I used the auto-gates before they were "upgraded". Almost every time I ask whether they have been made accessible again for PR holders, and I am always told "not yet, please wait" without any time frame when they expect it to work again.

 

Since when have the e-gates been opened again for PR holders? When did you use them last?

1 hour ago, onthemoon said:

I used the auto-gates before they were "upgraded". Almost every time I ask whether they have been made accessible again for PR holders, and I am always told "not yet, please wait" without any time frame when they expect it to work again.

 

Since when have the e-gates been opened again for PR holders? When did you use them last?

Refer to above.

'.....but I have never tried since they came into operation a few months ago, as I never travel Economy, don't want to queue and have 2 passports. Pre COVID I used the auto-gates all the time for several years.'

16 hours ago, mortenaa said:

Where did you get this information from? 

On 2 occasions after using TG Fast Track I walked to the main Immigration Counter after departure Immigration directly opposite the auto-gates and asked an Immigration Officer. Both Officers stated that PR holders can use auto-gates, but as I stated I have not done so to confirm. 

2 hours ago, onthemoon said:

There was a big hooha in the news about foreigners being able to use the auto-gates when leaving, but that was limited to just a few country passports, I think Singapore was among them. I don't know whether that they works. I carry an EU passport, so no.

PR holders can use the auto-gates (3 or 4 lanes) on departure, but I have never tried since they came into operation a few months ago, as I never travel Economy, don't want to queue and have 2 passports. Pre COVID I used the auto-gates all the time for several years.

21 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

I renewed my passport while out of the country once and had no problem coming back to Thailand. I showed both the new passport and the old passport with the still valid non-quota immigrant visa along with the TM 17 with the valid endorsement and was stamped in without comment by the officer.

 

I got a new non-quota immigrant visa and a new endorsement a few weeks later and submitted both the new and old passports with my TM 17 and police book. I am not aware of any requirement for a PR holder to otherwise notify the Immigration Department when getting a new passport. Perhaps another PR holder can advise where there is such a requirement.

As per my experience. Another time the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa was stamped in a new replacement for my 2nd passport, whereas the existing visa was in 1st passport which I planned to replace (this was done at CW Immigration without any questions).

I have a 430i and use V Power 95.

I have Permanent Residence and after using TG fast track I went to Immigration at D and was informed that I can use the auto channel on exit. 

If you know which restaurant to go to in a city/town then 'real' Thai food is not difficult to find either alone or with Thai family or friends. This year I have been to old favourites including in Amman and Shinjuku, Tokyo. For the former I usually contact the owner to ask what she can make which is not in the menu in advance of going in the evening.

Everyone has different expectations, frequency of travel, preference for non-stop, etc. I stongly prefer non-stop and have sat in the Al Safwa Lounge in Doha and the Emirates FC Lounge in Dubai more times than I can remember in the last 15 years approx travelling from Bangkok to the Middle East and Africa mainly on Emirates and QA. The novelty factor of the 2 lounges wore off a long time ago.

95% of the time I travel on Thai Airways as I can travel direct. I am a Platinum member of the airline, always travelling in Business or First Class, but unlike others I don't care about (and don't eat) food on the plane unless travelling to and from Japan and don't drink alcohol. Recently I travelled again on Qatar Airways, 3:00 am departure from Bangkok, endless bus journeys from the arrival flight and to the departure flight in Doha, so 2.5 hours in Al Safwa became 1.5 hours. Whether one sits on the Business Class or First Class bus in Doha the inconvenience is still there.

Contrast with 2 R/Ts to Europe, 2 to Tokyo and numerous round trips to South Asia in the last 3 months.............all direct.

Personally I prefer the service of the cabin crew on Thai Airways to the airlines mentioned above, whose staff can often be OTT and never leave one alone. 

21 hours ago, onthemoon said:

 

Anyway, this time I can only be there by 1pm. Does anybody know whether I can still get the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (not "Re-entry Permit") and the Endorsement within the same day if I only arrive in the afternoon? Thanks.

1 hour is sufficient unless there is a queue.

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

IF the amount is more then 49,999 baht - SCB will not permit the transfer unless you are registered with NDID.

(facial recognition) - Unfortunately, SCB system doesn't allow facial recognition system for foreigners. 

 

So.. The first question is - is the amount more than 49,999 baht ???

Confused. Currently I have limits which include 500,000 baht to other SCB Account and 2,000,000 baht for bill payment. I can change the limits easily and quickly on SCB App and from memory most recent max transfer using APP has been about 400,000 baht. 

Am I missing something?

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

The last transaction I made was to withdraw about 900,000 baht...  Not something I wanted to do at an ATM

And can't trx that amount with SCB as NDID is not available for foreigners).

 

Go to an SCB Branch, complete a form and receive approval by text to mobile and e mail within a few hours. My limit is 2 mio THB but this can be changed on the APP. 

5 hours ago, Mattd said:

on the right side of immigration as you go up the ramp.

This is not the 'main' Fast Track from your explanation but maybe I misunderstood in which case apologies. If for example arriving at C gates, there is a fast track comprising 4 counters on the right of the immigration lanes for Thai Nationals. 99% of the time I use the lanes for Thai Nationals as I have PR and in my experience few if any people queueing and processing of Thai Nationals who don not use the auto channels is quick.

Above experience is based on about 100 arrivals since the autochannel for PRs was out of operation in December 2019. 

The 'main' Fast Track is about 100m further. Prior to the immigration lanes mentioned in above para there are signs giving the waiting time in each immigration area (main Fast Track and the immigration zones for non Thai Nationals).  

1 hour ago, Repton1 said:

Good morning, could anyone advise on the process for the annual reporting? And what the potential consequences are if done a few months late? I have a valid reason due to hospitalisation. Best regards.

What reporting? If hospitalisation in Thailand no action required with Immigration; if hospitalisation overseas and you are worried about not returning to Thailand until after expiry of the stamps in passport and PR book as your earlier terminology, then extend for a year from the date you apply to do so.

On 11/27/2023 at 11:22 AM, JAS21 said:

You not only need to compare the model prices. Here both BMW and Merc come quite heavily loaded with extras, whereas in the UK,at least, the car comes basic and I can assure you the extras cost a lot ….but you do get to pick and choose what extras you want…here the car comes as is …little or no choice.

 

 

Good comment; people ignore this. I have purchased 3 BMW coupes new in Thailand and the only choice I have had is to add or change things such as different wheels all at more cost.

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Such touching lyrics and beautiful voice. First saw her in concert in 2002 and still listen to this song especially when travelling and away from Thai wife and family. 2002 seems like yesterday when I listen to the song. 

23 minutes ago, cocoonclub said:

 

Maybe it does. Let me check later. 
 

I guess my confusion is from the fact that I had the option to choose between a single entry and multiple entry re-entry permit (and I picked the latter) but as far as I remember the endorsement didn’t have such option but they asked me for specific travel dates?! On the other hand I would hope that the multi entry re-entry permit gives me the ability to leave and re-enter over a course of a year (otherwise it wouldn’t make sense to pay for it).  

Non-Quota Immigrant Visa states Multiple, as per the application form on which there is a choice. If you have a multiple on your NQIV in your passport then you can travel overseas every day until the day to be utilised by.  

Cannot answer your question specifically, but with DTAC yes.

Soi Setthi Thai Sap between Sukhumvit 16 and 22. On Sukhumvit 22 there is a barber shop that has been in the same location for 30 years or more, cost is about 100 Baht, Easy Cut has many locations - cost is 150 Baht. There are many barber shops even in expensive areas that have survived with the cost in some ass low as 60 Baht.

On 8/11/2023 at 2:55 AM, MikeyIdea said:

Hi All, 
 

Issue: Permanent resident, passport will expire soon
 

Only happens once every 5 years and I always forget the details... So, I fetch the new passport, bring old and new passport, the blue and the red (police) book to immigration at Cheangwattana, I'll be there after lunch so fetch the next day, that's OK.
 

 

If you want to do what you propose arrive at 10:30 am and collect at 11:30 or arrive at 11:15 to 11:30 have lunch and collect at 1:00 pm. Return next day not necessary. Only issuing new white book (replacement for blue or white) takes more than the same day, i.e 3 working days.

Applied at SCB branch at 14:00, received approval by SMS 08:00 following day.

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