NanLaew

How long have you lived in this blighted realm? I mean actually lived full-time and excluding any previous vacations, 2-week millionaire stopovers and other non-enlightening events? You sound like a disenchanted noob (with issues).

Sounds just like @stereolab

But Pattaya's OK if you're into golfing.

trolling, bye. No I'm not. The OP brought it up. Pay attention.

Browsing the alternatives via lazada, I see this offer for 200 baht: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/ais-4mbps-ais-super-wifi-i3836526655-s17335445120.html? AIS network Speed 4Mbps (30GB) Customers will be able to use unlimited internet for free for the first month. Ready to use for free unlimited AIS Super wifi Subsequent months 150 baht per month (tax included)

There is a USSD code(*788*5517#), but it’s doubtful if it still works. At around that price point only annual SIM offer unlimited data officially. Though there is always a chance that an old USSD code might still work. Yes, it's a pretty dynamic market but I would need to get a SIM first. My lad wants to go to Central this afternoon so I may bite the bullet and drop by the AIS store and see what they can offer me. Maybe with evidence of my current voice/data prepaid of over 18 years standing, they may conjure up a "special" for me.

wouldnt you like to know... Well you did bring it up after all.

I did and I struggle to see why a few locals moving out of your space "hurts" you so much.

Weird sense of humor there but in all honesty, why bother? When their published rules, laws and regulations include the all encompassing "and anything else that the officer may require", trying to tell them they're either incompetent or deceitful is not really a winning strategy.

Why does a pissant island have more than one immigration office? (rhetorical)

As far as I can tell, it's available as an add-on to my long-standing AIS service. I haven't been able to find anything similar 'standalone' on their website. The website is a bit of a challenge as some pages don't have 'EN' option available and a few of them that do, being their online purchase portal, throw up a "Thai citizens only" page when you select 'EN'.

I have an O2 (UK) branded 3G dongle that I last used a few years ago with a prepaid AIS SIM. I used it mainly as a wifi hotspot in the truck and would like to do that again. What's the recommended and most economical data SIM for this? I use AIS's 90 baht/month unlimited 2Mbps add-on package on my regular prepaid voice/data SIM in my phone and it's adequate for my internet usage, email, streaming radio, etc., so wondering if they have something similar in a data-only package. I know I can hot-spot my phone but I'm looking for something a bit more autonomous for family and other passengers to use. Thanks! NL

You listening @proton?

Yes, you do have a problem with the locals. Note I said that YOU have a problem and NOT the locals.

How do you know his name?

For the OP, when he gets the Retirement Visa/Extension that he's entitled to. Why create a problem when it isn't necessary?

This is a subject for a decent Pub chat, no?

No, the world was watching Ukraine. Then they were watching the northwest Atlantic. Now they're watching Russia. BTW, the US votes for their leader in November but they ratify the results in early January and inaugurate the winner in late January. Unable to form a majority government in the UK after early June 2017 election, it took the Tories 18 days to form a coalition.

Dick pics is a perversion?

Gold, solid gold.

You seem to be suggesting that Thai banks are relying solely on Thai developers. With the possible exception of India, I doubt ANY bank in ANY country relies on 100% home-grown talent to develop their apps. There's a disclaimer on smartphone fingerprint readers because as you say, their implementation is "almost impossible to spoof". Almost isn't 100% secure. That's why every so often, my smartphone requires I re-enter the PIN login for verification in-lieu of the fingerprint. Maybe the Thai bank's collective photo requirement isn't meant to be a giant leap in online banking security but closes an online fraud channel that's unique to Thailand. My Revolut account mostly uses the biometrics of my smartphone's fingerpront scanner and I've also needed to enter a OTP very quickly but every so often, I need to show my face as well.

Wow. That's two dogs barking now.

Because "all the big tech phone manufacturers" aren't in any way responsible for billions of baht held by millions of customers. Why do you think a Thai bank's "face ID system" will be less secure and reliable than say a non-Thai bank's" face ID system"? Serious question. Because it is about improved security: belt AND braces. Some people will still need to write them down or share them with trusted people so PIN numbers are a horrendously unsecure authorization method. When hackers can spoof a mobile phone's numbers and gain illicit access, even the OTP method can be compromised. The elevated security of 2FA has only seen a more determined effort by hackers to break that system.

Bought my genuine Bose Soundlink Flex bluetooth speakers at Changi DF for the equivalent of about 6500 baht as they were on special.

For the record, it was only three times in one day, only 500 baht each time and no, I wasn't shocked.