Finlaco

@CharlieKo - You might be able to reduce that fee a bit. You just send Euros to wise first. Then make your transfer once the funds reach Wise. I do that GBP and save on the transfer fee. Doing it that way it counts as funds in/on account. So you should get a cheaper fee for funds in/on account.

Thanks, wasn't aware of this.  Followed your suggestion and my Euro to THB was deposited in 7seconds.

@Tod Daniels @DrJack54 Thanks for the replies

Hi

I will be changing accommodation before my annual renewal.  Will I need to provide a copy of the new rental agreement, owners Tabian and ID card?

Question is specific to CW.

Can anyone help provide a recent link to a posting for Annual Renewal (800k) at CW.

Thanks 

https://www.thaitrainguide.com/

I know he has done the trip and twitted about it.  Unsure if he has added the details yet to the above website but he is usually accurate.

You can find him on twitter 

@TallGuyJohninBKK thanks

   @jaideedave @sirineou thanks for the useful info

@DrJack54 any useful links/info.   

Good morning

Any TV member have a recommendation for a good bagel easily sourced in Bangkok?   The best I've had so far is Tops Bakery, B65 each and very close to the real thing.

I've tried Maison Jean Philippe from Villa Mart and it was poor quality bread in the shape of a bagel.  

Thanks

@Crossy thanks

@Crossy  Thanks   @Bill97 rented accommodation = cant punch a hole in the wall 

Good Morning

We are in rented accommodation so options are limited.  We have an outside sink which we connect to a tap in the shower via a water hose/pipe (see pics below).  

We tried PVC CLEAR HOSE SPRING 5/8 and PVC HOSE SPRING 5/8"X20M and both sprang a leak (hole in the pipe).

Any suggestions other than using the ugly blue piping? 

If DIY isn't your 'think', maybe move onto the next topic.

Thanks

@rwill thanks for the suggestion. Who would have thought that would be possible. 

@Dmaxdan food chopper is more accurate. Ginger, chillis, and onion to make a paste for an Indian style curry.

@ezzra sent you a DM

Hi

Any member have a recommendation for a blender capable of doing ginger and other vegetables.  One that they have been using for a few years.

Shopee reviews etc... are great for knowing that the product looks as described but not how its working 6 months later.

Google returns blender recommendations which aren't readily available in Thailand.  If you don't have a personal suggestion, that's ok, move onto the next topic (please).

@Dghart001 

Have a look at the immigration website and print off the requirements (it's a document written in English and Thai).  Highlight any part in Thai that relates to a bank account.  Thai people love paper that looks like it's official and drop into shopping center(s) and hit evey single bank.  If you know a Thai with reasonable English, get them to write saying that immigration department told you to open a bank account.  Again this helps.  The teller might appear to have good English skills but unless you be here for a while it's hard to judge.

Eventually somebody will let you open the account.  

I'm not sure why my post is in bold.  I tried to edit it.

@sabaiguy 'the Myanmar IO's never mentioned $10 and I just paid the 500bt'.     Yes, I assumed you were very new to Asia.

@sabaiguy  The learning curve when new to Asia is steep for some and shallow for most.  Locals take advantage of those who aren't aware of their perceived abilities v reality.  Some have the advantage over others if they have backpacked through Asia and made an effort to understand.

5 hours ago, KC 71 said:

There should not be any problems 

 ( i found the people on the Tachilek side to always be friendly and helpful  in the past )

Especially if you haven't done your homework and hand them ฿500 for a $10 visa (they pocket the difference).  

Pay the $10 and spend a nice 2 hours walking around experiencing a wee bit of Myanmar 

@StayinThailand2much i sent u a DM.

@IvorBiggun2 thanks.  Very informative 

@DrJack54 "Any TVM have a recommendation for a film applied to a window to reduce the heat in a room?". In your excitement to reply you forget the recommendation.

Hi. 

Any TVM have a recommendation for a film applied to a window to reduce the heat in a room? 

Does it work, noticeable difference? 

It's just one side window about 120cm *80cm.

Eg. https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1151363

Thanks

@The Theory Thanks.  Sadly all the locations a bit too far from Chatachuk area, but thanks