PPGuy

Will the winner also receive a Darwin award after disappearing into the abyss?

This happened to me a number of times back in the early 90's at Betong. The Thai IO, at that time, was located in Betong, about 6km from the border. If entering from Malaysia close to the 6pm closure, the Betong IO would have closed by the time you arrived from the border. Not a problem for those only staying for a day or two before heading back to Malaysia (getting stamped in and out at the IO office with no hassle). Any travellers heading further into Thailand may have had an issue if not overnighting at Betong and receiving the stamp the next day. Also had this happen at Tak Bai when crossing the river by long tail boat. Again, next day stamp in / out was not an issue.

Reminds me of the Transport Ministry guy of a few years back. His house was robbed whilst his family were attending a wedding. The robbers couldn't fit all the cash into their loot bags and, when later caught with the dosh, seemingly many 100's of millions, indicated they left a similar amount, if not more, behind in the house. Can't recall the outcome but I'm sure the Ministry guy had a plausible excuse that 'satisfied' the investigators.......

Jail in Liberia back in 1980. This was when the army took over and there was a night curfew. My manager was involved in a minor traffic accident and a British embassy rep turned up at the company villa at 2am. needing someone to act as his 'boss' and read him the riot act so he could be released. So, that was me. Being driven through the empty streets of Monrovia in the embassy car, flashing lights and all, just hoping that the army guys were still sleeping off their night excesses, was rather surreal. All worked out fine and I was back in the villa in next to no time and the embassy rep left me with a smile having seen me earlier trying to explain my sudden departure to my local g/f..... Those were the days!!

Interesting Newsweek Op-Ed on Biden giving Trump a pardon. https://www.newsweek.com/president-biden-should-give-trump-pardonprecisely-because-he-doesnt-deserve-one-opinion-1790584. I recall there was some discussion about whether he secretly gave himself a pardon in the final days of his term in office. Also if that is even a possibility. Maybe we are about to find out..........

I believe there was a law enacted in early 90's that allowed those born with a foreign parent to change their ID number from a foreign designated ID to a Thai ID. The original Thai Birth Certificate being annotated to reflect that change. But, yes, in effect Thai ID's remain for life.

Many years back I set up a DD at the PEA Naklua office. This is near to the Amphur office and Police station, just off Sukhumvit. More recent visits indicate a modern setup. Maybe the Jomtien office might be more convenient for you but I have no experience of that office.

Yup. Received a 'We'd love to hear your feedback' email last night. Not opened as yet. So, you are also considered to be in the 'select group of customers'!!

This is the Kai Fak (sp?) loan and it is quite common in Thailand. Interest rate usually at 15%p.a. However it is risky as the lender can be seen as the last option for any borrower with, possibly, a high chance of the loan not being repaid in the agreed timescale. That would then result in the property being lost at a value much lower than market rate. This is an example: http://www.globalmortgagefinance.com/kai-faak-or-kai-faaq.html

-Well done. Sunday comments are the best......

Maybe need more info on the transfer to understand the reason(s) for such a delay. But a major element could be the upcoming weekend and public holiday on Monday, especially if there is a need for an FTT notification if using Bangkok Bank as the receiving bank.

Was based in Cairo a few years back and involved in a high value contract claim. Happened to be in our London office when there was a need for original docs to be submitted urgently due to submission deadlines. So, flew out to Cairo that night,handed over the docs and then flew back to LHR. By the time I arrived back in the London office there was a need of further original docs, so, off to LHR again. Same flight as previous night and the station manager was looking out for me as he was sure it was a computer error that had the same passenger booked for two consecutive flights!! Again, docs were handed over and returned to LHR. Maybe managed a short nap or 2 during the flights but I was certainly out on my feet when finally hitting the sack after that.

I have used my Barclays, Jersey account many times to transfer funds to Wise for onward transfers to my Thai bank account. No charges from Barclays.

A bit more detail in this Daily Mail article. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11788797/UK-police-jet-Thailand-expat-teacher-Thai-wifes-body-found.html

During the covid travel restrictions of early 2021 I used Key Visa to renew my UK passport. Cost was B5,000 not including the charge for a new passport for which I paid via the Credit Card form. At that time it took 7 weeks. All worked out just fine. With the Key Visa owner having sadly passed away a few weeks back not sure how that has affected their operations.

This is a recent video from a UK YTuber based in Thailand. He had a CC fraud issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfwM3Sg13E

Not such a secret as reported earlier on AN. Not difficult to find this article plus a number of others. . https://aseannow.com/topic/1090678-lady-of-the-hills-british-husband-could-face-prosecution-for-crime-committed-abroad/

Received pp photos at the Kodak shop on Soi Nern Plub Wan in East Pattaya, opposite the fuel station. That was 3/4 years back but believe it is still in operation. Can't recall price., but don't believe expensive.

Some info here but may not be up to date, both for locations and cost. https://aseannow.com/topic/1283190-covid-vaccine-available-in-pattaya/#comment-17835495

Teams might be an option.

Sri Lanka?

Thanks for the heads-up. Have been using DF for quite some time and found the coverage to be excellent. Only issue had been when popular games had caused it to hit it's viewing capacity. But that has been fairly rare. I also downloaded their app a few months back and that has also been blocked. Oh well, maybe they will sort out a 'fix'. Failing that I may have to fork out a few bawbees on the True EPL option, or an IPTV alternative or a streaming service such as Bert has kindly suggested.

Does the insurance value include the value of the land?