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Looking for advice from guys who have done the following:-

Looking to drive to Hue across friendship bridge 2 into Savannakhet and east across Dansavanh border crossing.

Either car or bike, haven't decided yet, but will probably be based on ease. Both vehicles registered in wifes name.

Have both UK and Thai license.

Cheers.

Does all this have to be done weeks or months before or could I just register and do it on final day for example?

28 minutes ago, Myran said:

Good web developers don't seem to be Thailand's forté. Though I will say that this new website for 90 day reports has worked flawlessly. Don't know of any official sources promoting this site, but other members are likely to come back it up if you're unsure about it.

You can say that again!

23 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

Its a Govt website. If you think its dodgy (even after a poster has given you the correct information), then I suggest you go to the IO in your area and do it manually (unless of course the Officers also look dodgy).????

Thanks. Not being funny or anything but, genuinely, where does it state that or how would I know its official?

I am one to question everything and not the first to jump on anything blindly. Just the way I am.

The officers are really nice actually but just very vague and nonchalant.

Thanks for input guys.

1 minute ago, Myran said:

This is the website: https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login

 

Create an account and follow the instructions.

Thanks. Why does anything supposedly official in this country look dodgy?! 

Is there anything stating the actual process on their official site somewhere? Not saying that I dont trust you or anything. Just being cautious.

Can anyone enlighten me on how these 90 day check-ins online work?

When I went to pick-up my 1 year visa extension recently and I asked the officer she said just go online and do it. When I asked for the website, she just said, "google it"! Ha.

I take it, it may be this site https://www.immigration.go.th/en/. But when I select English everything is still in thai. Anyone explain how it works and what I need to do? Cheers.

22 hours ago, 2baht said:

Don't forget either, eBay charge 13.4% commission on all sales, very greedy!

I dont have an issue with that - just the cost of doing business. Do you work for free?

I keep hoping to find some big electrical chain where you can buy PS5 and games etc. Seems like they just dont exist outside of the smoke.

5 minutes ago, G Rex said:

I will search EBay sometimes when searching for car parts, or electrical items. Often what I am looking for will not be sent to Thailand.  However, after finding what I am looking for, I will often get links to Lazada or Shoppee with the same item. Their search engines are not too flash in English - but the (scary) wonder that is Google helps make the connection for me.

In Australia, I was quite happy with EBay - as a buyer, and a seller. In LOS, I have learned to live without it.  The imminent changes to PayPal will be the final nail in the coffin ⚰️..  

Its difficult getting stuff here, I admit. Thats the most frustrating thing about living here. Wish we had Amazon Prime!

I hated PayPal. Complete crooks!

Does this forum have a sales section by any chance?

3 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Ebay become so convoluted and complicated to use specially after their new payment system payoneer, but they're the bosses, if you want to use them you need to follow their rules and you wil learn after a while...

So was it easier for thai sellers when they had PayPal?

Lots of fake <deleted> on that there Baht Sold for any unsuspecting buyers! Reminds me of gumtree or Loot. Anyone remember them?

baht sold seems ok and a lot better for f2f sales. Thanks for that heads up!

16 minutes ago, G Rex said:

Ebay is not very popular (or usable) in Thailand.  For selling - try Facebook marketplace , or even Bahtsold.   For buying - previous 2 & Lazada. 

I have had an Ebay account for 20 years, but find it not much chop here in Thailand. Delivery fees and methods, and taxes and duties tend to be the killers.  Also with upcoming changes to PayPal (ie its death for non-Thai 'residents' in LOS) - payments will be more fiddly...

Cheers

Im starting to think the same now. Its a mess isn't it. Probably not worth the hassle.

13 minutes ago, plus7 said:

>>Why on earth would I want paying in USD when I'm in Thailand?!

 

When you pay in USD, the conversion is done by your local bank transparent for you. No matter what country you're in.

If you prefer in local currency, the conversion is done by the site (or its payment system). The rate may be (and often is) disadvantageous for you.

 

If you want something specific to Thailand in THB, consider using Kaidee

Of course its a disadvantage. Hence my statement. 

Not to mention, I want nothing to do with the USD or the US for that matter.

Kaidee, hmm, haven't heard of that before. Thanks. I will have to check that out. Is it ok for high value stuff? And most of all, is it safe?

Hoping for some input with this. 

I signed up for an ebay account to sell a few things thinking it would be straight forward. But it seems that there isn't a site specific to Thailand. Everything appears to be in USD and when I sell it seems you're also paid in USD. Why on earth would I want paying in USD when I'm in Thailand?!

All a bit odd. So my question is, can I sell on ebay.com in Thailand and get paid in thai baht, as their customer service team behave like politicians when they try to answer what are simple questions!

Anyone?

The forum is just unbearable with the sheer amount of spam and ads.

Is there no comparison sites to highlight what best rates are available?

38 minutes ago, topt said:

After I posted I thought I should have qualified that. With the Central rate rising one can hope that at some point the banks will increase their rates but yes, it is not certain.

Right. I thought you might have known of a product or bank.

Same as UK. They drag their heels or never pass it on at all.

Is the official rate of inflation 8% here? But more than likely much, much, more in actuality.

6 minutes ago, topt said:

Quite a few 1% rates available and even higher in coming weeks. Curious why you have it kept in such a low interest account?

Curious to know what better offerings you are privy to in the forthcoming weeks?! Cheers.

How do I delete my account and posts please? 

I got banned from posting for 48 hours for mentioning the fact that there are too many ads. Pathetic!

Terrible forum, overzealous moderation and too many ads!

What are you on about and where you getting this info. from?

Seems like more conflicting info. to me. Nothing worse than copy and paste merchants who dont even bother to read.

 Will just have to wait and see now I guess.

Always going to do well in the long term so its all irrelevant really.

Thanks to all who chipped in though.

Anyone aware of any respectable urban/contemporary art auction houses in BKK/Thailand? 

All I could find was Sothebys with a district office but couldn't see any regular sales or results for them.

Thailand is really bad for art supplies also.

Cant find anywhere online were you can buy decent stuff. Its a joke!