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You could try contacting Mac Modern (the official LINE) for Xiaomi. They answer questions relating to the product.

Yeah. I didn't bother to pursue the NDID registration, because I assumed it would preclude non Thai ID cards. And I barely use Paypal, so it's not a big deal to me. I can't even remember why I opened a Paypal account, or when I last used it. Having Thai debit cards for Thai online transactions, and international cards for anywhere else, plus online bank transfer facilities covers all that I require now. Besides, if I recall correctly Paypal's transaction fees are high.

My ID number (Pink, I'm not Thai), was accepted, but there are other hurdles, as detailed above.

These are the requirements. I have a Pink ID card, which I keyed in. You then have to have an NDID, which I haven't registered, go to the bank etc.... I think I can live without PayPal.

First Direct can only be opened by UK residents, "granfathering" overcomes those who did it before they moved. I rang them about opening an account about 6 months ago, as I was keen to change from HSBC UK, which was giving me grief. That account I have had for over 40 years, when residency was not important.

I've never used the bar, although it usually seems to be empty, but I'm usually mid sleep when I take a peek, and alcohol is not high on my list of priorities.

It's comfortable, and better than the 787, which only has 2 lavatories for the entire Business Class. The 787 also has a sliding door, but I found it quite claustrophobic. The A380 feels much less so. My recent trips on Qatar, in October, I had the same combo. Whilst the staff are very willing, the standard of F&B onboard has deteriorated, and the "a la carte" dining is chaotic. I was travelling with my partner, and we were in the middle two seats, but meal and food service did not co-ordinate, as his side was serviced by other crew. My (second) glass of champagne came after take off, his about 40 minutes later. I decided to avoid all food on the return journey, and instead ate in the lounge (in Madrid run by Iberia), and of course the Doha lounge. The latter was packed to the gunnels on the outward journey with a long queue to get a shower, as there were a number of flights arriving at the same time. Qatar still gets the "Airline of the Year" award, but I think that crown is no longer justified. Overall a huge disappointment after a 4 year hiatus because of covid. Sorry. I didn't answer your question: I haven't been in a Q suite, although the 787 with the door is described as a "suite".

Good to know. Thank you. I will take masks with me, even though they are not required in Spain as much as they are expected here in Thailand, (although I'm not clear that is not changing here WEF 1 October). With or without those "rules" here anyway, I expect the vast majority will continue to wear masks indefinitely.

Is mask wearing obligatory during flight now?

Thanks. I guess in an abundance of caution I should follow the recommendation, but I too have previously experienced a quick check-in to lounge experience pre-pandemic. The Q lounge was quite nice when I last went, (but it was brand new about 4 years ago), and I'm sure like everything here, they don't maintain it, unlike the Doha lounge, which is spectacular.

I am travelling on Qatar on Sunday, leaving LOS for the first time in 3 1/2 years. They have recommended that we should check in 3 hours ahead of departure, even though we're on Business Class and always do online check in. Is 3 hours before departure the norm for international travel these days?

I turned 65 in March this year. I know my UK pension, (which is fully paid up), is not payable till my 66th birthday in March 2023. However, I'm not clear whether I have to complete a Claim Form, or whether they have my records on file (!). I stopped contributing in 2009. I checked online, but I'm not sure whether I've located the correct URL. Has anyone here done this recently, (claimed and successfully received), and can they share their experience please, and relevant URL? Many thanks.