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There's a fair priced periodontist at Dentalista at Phrompong. 

This guy has everything you need to know about phone verification on his blog:  Expat Finance

He has a lot of other useful information about living as an expat and how to deal with financial issues.  I once thought of starting the same blog, but discovered his and decided he did a better job than I could've.

Hi, no one is answering OP's question (to which I have the same question!!) - Does any know / use an agency in BKK that does 90-day reporting?   Preferably located in Asoke/Ploenchit/Chit Lom area?

I appreciate that everyone has an opinion of the online system, etc. but when it doesn't work, I prefer to pay someone instead of wasting my time.

Thanks.

Has anyone else experienced their Chase Bank (USA) credit cards no longer being allowed on Food Panda?   I previously had a Chase Visa card be blocked, so switched to a Chase Master Card.  Now both are blocked.   A different Visa card is working though.  

Cheers

4 hours ago, freeworld said:

Its not a money grab if it follows the law or new laws are implemented for govt to get new sources of income.

 

No doubt foreigners residing in Thailand and making use of govt services and infrastructure should be paying tax in Thailand, this is a fuction of the world order.

 

I thought everyone is agreeable to paying their fair share? This is the mantra spewed by many.

 

Its all about being free.

Let's not forget the 7% VAT that we all pay (and fuel tax, etc..)

Covfefe!  Oh, wait, wrong president. 

Had a similar surgery at Kasetsart University in Bangkok.  Inexpensive and amazingly good experience. Highly qualified doctor. 

52 minutes ago, nigelforbes said:

AA Insurance Brokers, they have offices in Hua Hin and Pattaya. Please note, the quote is for a 10 year old pickup, named driver, max no claims. Roojai.com came in cheaper and better using Krung Thai (Bank) Panich as the underwirters. Just to compare with the above, insured value 450k, not 350k, max liability in case of death, 5 mill, not 1 or 2, Cost of policy using their own repair shops, 8,900 or 9,900 using dealerships.

Thanks.  I just looked at Roojai and they look much better than what I'm being quoted.  My car is similar to yours except 14 years old and only 250K value.  Thanks for the information, much appreciated!

2 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

I am currently renewing insurance on a 2013 Vigo 4 door, I just received this:

 

We are pleased to make you the following offer: 

	MSIG ECO 1	MSIG ECO 2	AIG Happy Choice	TKMS	AXA	Allianz
Coverages:
Third Parties;
Bodily Injury	1.000.000	2.000.000	500.000	500.000	1.000.000	500.000
per Accident	10.000.000	10.000.000	10.000.000	10.000.000	10.000.000	10.000.000
Property Damage	5.000.000	5.000.000	1.500.000	1.500.000	5.000.000	2.500.000
Own Damage	350.000	350.000	400.000	450.000	400.000	400.000
Deductible	5.000 Applied when cannot identify third party of accident	5.000 Applied when cannot identify third party of accident	3.000 Applied both at fault and unknown	0	5.000 Applied both at fault and unknown	5.000 Applied both at fault and unknown
Fire and Theft	350.000	350.000	400.000	450.000	400.000	400.000
Personal Accident	100.000	100.000	200.000	100.000	100.000	100.000
Medical expenses	100.000	100.000	200.000	100.000	100.000	100.000
Bail Bond	300.000	300.000	200.000	200.000	200.000	200.000
Premium Contact garage	9.500	10.500	12.000	13.500	10.300.89	9.128.17
Maximum age of the car	15 Years	15 Years	20 Years	15 Years	15 Years	15 Years
Roadside Service	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Policy in English	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

May I ask how you got these quotes?  I'd like to request the same for my car.   These look much better than what I received from LMG.

In my car insurance renewal, I noticed that the limit for "Liability for Property Damage" is only THB 1,000,000 (THB 1M).  Upon checking with several different companies, I've found that this is the normal offered amount.  However, it seems very low to me considering that most cars are easily worth much more than that and an accident may involve multiple cars, etc.  On the other hand, I can't imagine most Somchai's having any more than this.  

Is this what most people have?  Also, has anyone been in an accident where the costs exceeded the insurance liability?  If so, what happened?  As a farang, should it be much higher?

Advice?

I feel your pain.  I can envision that someday I'll be in the identical situation (no Thai gf though, just not be able to take him) and have asked myself the same question.  Many of the posts here remind me of anti-abortionists - very ready to tell someone else it's immoral and to keep the baby, but not ready to step up, adopt, and take the responsibility themselves.

Just as I think it's merciful to put a dog down whose health or circumstances don't allow it the joy of being a dog (chasing sticks and food, marking territory and feeling safe and secure with their pack, etc.), the dog's mental health needs to be considered.  My dog has been with me since its birth, and I don't think it will "easily adapt" without me.  I was once with a dog whose mate was killed, and she wept and was depressed for weeks - just like a human, and wasn't the same afterwards (eventually she ran away and I never saw her again -- did she die a miserable death?)

I know that I will feel better knowing that my dog is not suffering somewhere.    

There's a clinic in the "Interchange" (not "Exchange") building that's connected to the BTS via the walkway across the street.  Go inside and down to the ground floor.

Hi, I'm interested in the Thailand Elite Visa, but when I google dozens of dubious sites show up, with different ones claiming to be "official". 

For example:  ThailandElite.com, Thailand-Elite.com, ThailandEliteVisas.com etc..

Which IS the official site?  Has anyone worked with them and can vouch for the correct contact address?

15 hours ago, Bvor said:

check out the ASQ IN TH TP site.

they have contacts and will do another TP app'n @ 2750 baht and should have a result within your timeframe.

contact them and discuss. 

  

ASQ solved my problem.  

Has anyone received a refund for their PSAS PCR-tests?   They say my refund is with their "accounting department" but I'm wondering if that really exists or not.

After seeing the crappy design, bugs, and poor information on their website, I don't really trust PKCD.   Just saying....

On 1/4/2022 at 11:56 AM, richard_smith237 said:

It is obvious that those who test positive need to isolate, even when asymptomatic.

 

The obvious solution is that the ‘green cases’ isolate at their SHA Plus+ hotel as they would in any ASQ hotel. 

 

They’re not going to like it, but thats the nature of the beast which is travel in current times. 

 

Owners are not going to like it - but they wanted to take incoming tourists and secured the SHA Plus + for a reason, they have to take the smooth with the rough. 

 

There is no need to be sent to hospital unless symptomatic, in which case the government forces insurance to cover the hospitalisation. 

 

 

It has become clear that International Insurance providers need to be relied upon for such issues. 

 

 

It needs to be made clear to avoid any Thai Insurance company.

 

 

 

This is spot on.

15 hours ago, Jaymatheson said:

I started a thread 1.5 weeks ago regarding payment errors on the PSAS website.  The only solution was to pay with a QR code through my Thai bank account using a mobile banking app.

 

Multiple credit and debit cards didn't work.  One of the banks I contacted said it had something to do with 3-D Secure and the websites third party payment platform wasn't up-to-date with North America.

 

 

You are correct.  There's an ongoing problem with online credit card transactions in Thailand.  This is a known problem with certain banks and certain cards.  I've been tracking this for the past month and have verified the same with numerous other people.  I keep hoping the credit card companies will notice the sudden drop in online payments and begin investigating what is wrong.   

OP,

I feel your pain and ignore the other comments that this is your fault.  I experienced the same problems with both Thailand Pass and PSAS.  My only suggestion is to use AQ.IN.TH as previously suggested. I did and they are legit. I got my approval less than an hour after I contacted them.   Regarding 2nd PSAS test, if you use this website:  PSAS - Swab Center you can see if you are eligible for the free test.  

As I posted elsewhere, try a Mastercard or a different Visa for PSAS payment.  There's an ongoing problem with online credit card transactions (not really related to just PSAS, but they are affected by it).  

And, yes, both Thailand Pass & PSAS websites are horrible and an embarrassment to the process.  My only thoughts of why tourists are using them are a) they are using knowledgeable (and patient) travel agents, or b) they got lucky.  If I didn't need to get home, I'd have given up long ago.

Lastly, I reapplied for my wife 30 hours before our flight and receive her (2nd) approval about 9 hours before we arrived (but after we departed!).  So, I think they approve in priority of ARRIVAL date but don't consider that they need to approve before DEPARTURE.   Amazing Thailand, indeed.

What's really annoying is that for those of us who've already paid for the 1st PCR test CANNOT just pay for the 2nd using PSAS's sh***y website.  You must again pay for BOTH PCR tests at once - and then presumably apply for a refund for the 1st one that was already purchased!   Of course, the joy comes when you click PSAS refund button and discover that their website doesn't allow a refund for the 1st test only!  ha-ha-ha.  Amazing Thailand.

Other tips:  use Chrome, use a MasterCard, and if the payment is unsuccessful, you must start from the beginning or else you get a website error.

Oh - and this great fun for those of us who submitted our Thailand Pass applications before December 22 but not yet approved - only to be rejected on the 22nd because of the rule change!   You have to love it!!

To answer the OP's issue:  Thailand has been having issues processing ONLINE transactions for VISA cards for the past month or so.  This issue was also highlighted in a Reddit forum and many other people have confirmed this also.  We've been seeing the same problem with Lazada, Food Panda, etc..  The problem doesn't seem to be connected to "Verified by Visa" as others have called them.  It seems to be with the credit card processing of one or more local banks.

I had the same issue with PSAS and solved it by using a MASTERCARD not a VISA card.  

I hope this helps.

3 hours ago, bkkflynnsta said:

Once again, our US tax dollars hard at work for us expats living abroad. The US and Eritrea are the last remaining Citizen Based Taxation nations on the planet. It's disgraceful that we have to file taxes in the US as well as the countries we live in, and get near zero benefit for it.  We are third-class citizens and punished for working outside our country. Write to your senators and representatives unless you're happy being taxed twice...

"Near Zero".  I'm still looking for ANY benefit.  If you can think of one, please let me know.

What about the Pfizer vaccine?  

15 minutes ago, timkeen08 said:

I'm not flying to Bangkok just for a vaccine.  See, it gets even more complicated then people think or want.  Without Thai governmental assistance or approval.  The US can't just run right in to our rescue and do what they want.  It can be a very complicated and lengthy process or simple solutions might be arranged if there really such an emergency fir some that just can't wait.  The US Embassy has already sent out STEP notifications to follow Thai government processes.

If you haven't kept up with the local news, the Thai government is actively requesting Embassies to assist by vaccinating their own citizens.  The process of bringing in the vaccines is not difficult.  The US Embassy also has a resident mission in Chiang Mai, but as many have noted already, private contractors can easily be used to provide a wider coverage.  Where there's a will there's a way.  This isn't nearly as complicated as pulling off a Cobra Gold exercise.