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I had the same problem today.   No way to enter nationality, and address details.   I have a Mac, and thought maybe that was problem. 

I finally paid my TOT internet bill today.   I drove over 50 kilometers and spent 2 hours to do it.  I, too, went to TOT Pattaya Klang.  Closed because of Covid19, fair enough.  Even though the government said that telephones essential services.  I made 9 phone calls to the 3 numbers I received on my little paper from the guard who would not let me enter.  In one of the calls, I was told I had to go to TOT Ban Amphoe to pay.  Or I could also go to the CAT office on Pattaya Tai.  The next day I went to CAT and was told I could NOT pay there.  I had to go to Ban Amphoe.  Google Maps gave me the approximate location, but it was on the wrong side of the highway, Sukhumvit.  Asking a couple of places, I finally found it.  It's not visible from the highway, but on one attachment you will see there is a tiny TOT sign.  Only Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.   It's on the side closest to Pattaya from the  of the Ban Ampoe Intersection stoplight.   If you see the KrungThai bank, you've gone too far.  Maybe only 100 meters from the intersection is Soi Na Jomtien 26. 

I understand and agree with everything you have said about IAT (International ACH Transfer) which replaced ACH for international transfers.  My problem has been it's been difficult to find a bank that will use IAT.  I have 3 bank accounts and 1 credit union, and nobody can help me.  One of the banks, Wells Fargo, has their own system called ExpressSend which I think uses the IAT format.  But, they only serve China, Philippines, India, and Viet Nam in Asia.  If you can find a bank that will use IAT, it would be interest to many.   

The Pattaya City Expats Club will have a short talk by a lady from Bangkok Bank's HQ on Sunday (29 Sept 19)  in regard to a new program called Thai Baht Remittance Service.  It's supposed to be of special interest to those who used the ACH SERVICE via the New York City branch of Bangkok Bank, which is now not available for most transfers due to US Govt regulations.    Government payments such as Social Security are still permitted, I believe.   Not sure I will be able to attend.   Does anyone have any idea what this new program is?   Thanks in advance.

I've not stayed there, but visited friends.   Most are much bigger in size that other buildings, with nice big balconies.  Some views were obstructed with other buildings, View Talay 7 in particular.   The building is older, thus usually cheaper.   Good location close to many restaurants and the beach.  

There are always extenuating circumstances for a bike valuation, but I like Papa Al's "rule of thumb."   I think it's pretty accurate.   I read it when you first posted it long ago, and still do the computations in my head when I look at bikes for sale.   It's a good "ball park estimate."

I went once to a branch office in Royal Garden Mall to try to get my electric on a debit plan.   I think they could help.  Upstairs, I forget exact location.    I see from earlier posts there was one at Big C Extra on Pattaya Klang.

Not sure how many Hondas had them, but my 1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) did.  They worked well.

I understand the "illegal" exhausts that do not have the official TIS stamp on them.   But I have not heard before of illegal alloy wheels and helmets.   Are they illegal because no tax was paid on them (illegally imported), or are they unsafe?   I am unaware of any TIS-type stamp for wheels and helmets.

Moonseeker, please PM me.

I've had decent luck with house brand ALKALINE batteries from both Big C and MR DIY.   The last 4-pack of AA at MR DIY I bought, was 45 baht.

I got helped by one.   10 baht plus 2 baht...extended 30 days.   Outside of a Family Mart.   Near Mityon on Theppasit.

I have looked but not at 7-11 and Family Mart.  I will focus on them.  Thanks.

I've been reading about trying to extend the validity period of a low-use AIS Sim card.   I have read that you can "top up" for as low as 10 baht at a time, plus 2 baht service charge, which would extend the validity by 30 days.    The machines are getting harder to find, but does anyone know of such a machine in Jomtien, or even Pattaya? 

I do think there will be changes in the law as electric motorcycles become more prevalent.   I doubt that HONDA would announce it's planning to manufacture electric and hybrid Honda PCX motorcycles in the near future if they would be illegal.  Maybe some changes in the law are coming.

It closed on November 16th after a 52 year run.   I had stayed there for 28 years.   I'll miss it and the great people who worked there.  

Easier than pantaloons is a nice Thai Shirt.    I was in a wedding and wore this which did not look out of place at all.   Upstairs in Mike' Department Store...I forget which level.   Not expensive.

It might be the Savannah Sands Condo project by Universal on Soi Wat Boon.    I think there was a crane collapse that stopped construction.   I think that is the only big project righ ton Soi Wat Boon at present.

I can't vouch for the size, but a good place to start would be Amorn in the lower level (basement) of Tuk.com on Pattaya Tai.  I found a less common size, and they had both batteries and charger for it. 

Gary, I am glad you posted this as I have the same problem.   The speedometer bar itself is visible, but not the numbers.   I brought it to Mityon Honda in Pattaya, and was told it needed a NEW SPEEDOMETER assembly.  The "bulbs" are small LED lights on a printed circuit board.  Yes, papa al, an experienced scooter tech might be able to fix, but I think it would require soldering bulbs on a board.   Anyway, I was told I needed a new speedometer.   The cost from Honda:    5,000 baht!!!!    I hope someone has a more reasonable solution.

Sheryl,

I'll cop to one of yours.   I was trying to send a private message that you do a good job moderating the Health section.   I couldn't find a way to do it.  Thanks.

Aliexpress has lots to choose from, but it takes a while to get delivered (usually free).   10-20 days in most case.   Solar panels plain, and solar panel backpacks.

I guess it depends on how many you want/need.   I was not trying to play hard to get.   If you send me your address in a private message, I'll mail them to you on Monday.

I have 14 of them, but I am in Pattaya.    See if you can get some closer to home,  but if you need them, I have them.