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Would you just as soon get Omicron (and get it over with)?
Chris.B replied to Paulaew's topic in COVID-19 Coronavirus
No. ☹️ -
Agree with above. You need a work permit if you are on a retirement visa.
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Told twice to "come back tomorrow"
Chris.B replied to Hal65's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
"Yesterday, 1/5, I went to apply for a covid extension. My volunteer visa expires 1/7. I was told to come back tomorrow. Today the same thing happened. Does anyone know why they are doing this?" There is a Pandemic on you know? ???????? -
800K combined in two Thai bank accounts
Chris.B replied to ruddick's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
In my opinion you are complying with the immigration rules however each office seem to have their own rules! ☹️ Update both books on the day you attend Immigration and do a lot of wais when you walk in. ???? -
Lost UK passport and visa about to expire
Chris.B replied to YorkshireTyke's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The Op's friend is from the UK, waiting times will not be the same as the USA. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about-our-services -
Lost UK passport and visa about to expire
Chris.B replied to YorkshireTyke's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
He hasn't reported the loss to the British Embassy or applied for an emergency travel document. -
Lost UK passport and visa about to expire
Chris.B replied to YorkshireTyke's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Then he risks overstay and on those grounds they might refuse any visa. Overstayers are also at risk of being detained at an Immigration Detention Centre. -
Lost UK passport and visa about to expire
Chris.B replied to YorkshireTyke's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
What do I do if I lost my UK passport abroad? What to Do if You Lose Your Passport Abroad Step 1: Report it. To cancel a missing or stolen passport you must complete a LS01 form, which you can find online. ... Step 2: Decide the best option for you. ... Step 3: Find the nearest British Embassy. ... Step 4: Apply & pay. ... Step 5: Attend an appointment. ... Step 6: You're done! https://young.scot/get-informed/national/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-passport-abroad If he is arrested on overstay he can be banned for 5 years. If he surrenders on overstay of more than 90 days he can be banned for 1 year. Get an emergency travel document https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document/how-to-apply -
Lost UK passport and visa about to expire
Chris.B replied to YorkshireTyke's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
He needs to notify the British Embassy and obtain an emergency travel document to enable him to go back home. I think there is a 13 week waiting period for passports so he risking being blacklisted by Thai Immigration if he tries to wait for a new one. -
Bangkok Bank no New Accounts
Chris.B replied to tuktuktuk's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Mai bpen rai... Okay, you have convinced me. You are lucky to have two banks which provide foreign exchange and transfer services absolutely free! We have nothing similar in the UK so Wise is preferred. ???? -
Hospitals around the country told to prepare for surge in cases
Chris.B replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Are you infected as well? ???? -
Bangkok Bank no New Accounts
Chris.B replied to tuktuktuk's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Before you said they were free transfers, now you are admitting there is a 0.33% mark up!! ☹️ -
It is related to your name and passport number.
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or maybe even your phone number.
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Foreigners who were vaccinated through the expatvac programme were required to present passports only. They were then provided with a 13-digit vaccination number which is not related to any yellow book/Thai pink ID card.
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We're upcountry so no problem! ????
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37-year-old man arrested with illegal weapons collection in Chonburi
Chris.B replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Unbelievable! ☹️ -
37-year-old man arrested with illegal weapons collection in Chonburi
Chris.B replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Bullet proof vests are illegal? Since when is marijuana part of a weapons collection? ☹️ -
Okay, check this out then... https://check.xn--12cmj6ba0a7b3g4a6fud5d2a.com/indexf.php
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Try this.... https://expat.xn--12cmj6ba0a7b3g4a6fud5d2a.com/register
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There are some strange things going on with Moderna. Some people have waited for up to 6 months for Moderna and others, like the Op, are just walking in and getting it! What is going on? ????