pontious

1 hour ago, pontious said:

My car ins and por or bor? is due 16 May next year. It is 7 years old on  that date. I normally renew 1 month early - does that make it 6 years old still?

Anyone know?

My car ins and por or bor? is due 16 May next year. It is 7 years old on  that date. I normally renew 1 month early - does that make it 6 years old still?

15 hours ago, topt said:

Pontious in April International Benefits pdf it states this under Essential policy -

standard private
room
up to €/$75 per
day

 

So my guess is the cost was more than that hence the deduction. I am on the Basic insurance so mine would be a bigger problem as not covered at all in a private room........

Thank you for the reply -overnight the price dropped to 725B private room. The trouble is BHP lump everything, nurses care food, drips etc in one line. They should separate each component, but do not.  A colleague on TV who is very knowledgeable in these matters says BHP are probably the worst for dealing with insurance - they should not be - but they are. Am glad to update to reassure holders of the INTERNATIONAL policy. Sometimes it is liking to talking to a wall. 3 different Customer Service staff that April will pay for home medication but it must be itemised. -Was it -NO -  HOME MEDICATION XXXX bAHT. You can claim that back within 30 days with a complete description of what the medicine was and how much it cost but if they had complied with my request to 3 different people THEY DID NOT!!!! I would not have extra hassle - that I really cannot be bothered with  -it was only 1100 Baht.

Just now, Peterw42 said:

OP, you may want to mention the office you will be using as the document requirements can vary from office to office.

Jomtien

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I assume your currently have a extension of stay based upon retirement and want to change to one based upon marriage to a Thai.

You only need 40k baht of income for a extension based upon marriage.

Unless you can get proof of your income from you embassy you will need proof of at least 40k baht transfers from abroad into a Thai bank for 12 months.

Thanks Joe, what will I have to show next nov.? And what paperwork will I need to show.?

My extension is nov to nov - I want to change from 65000 per month to marriage extension for my next one in 2023. What do I have to do.?

Just now, FriendlyFarang said:

I have the "Essential H&S-16.375M, Nil Deductible, ASEAN excluding Singapore" policy, April Thailand, the insurance policy is actually from LMG insurance.

That is a different policy - they will price you out as you get older like all Thai policies. Good luck anyway.

6 minutes ago, FriendlyFarang said:

My April policy says

"Hospital room and board: Standard private room, Fully Covered"

What does yours say?

 

Why didn't you instruct the hospital to check with April that everything they do is covered?

I am on the Essential policy - you? Are you on the Thai or International one?

I know Farangs have to show money and keep it there to get one - is it the same for Thais .?

We had been warned that April would not pay for single room - even though most private hospitals do not have them. I just had 2 nights in BHP they deducted B2650 for using a single room. On a lengthy stay that could add a considerable bill you will have to pay.

Well it is supposed to go to KS today but according to Vesselfinder  it is still in Sattahip. That website says it arrived 30 Oct and has not moved. HM logged on 3 hours ago but no update. Anyone have a clue what is happening.?

I do not understand. Not unusual. 'Vesselfinder' says the BD is at Sattahip. One minute ago. It should be in Samui having left Sattahip yesterday according to HM,s schedule. Am I missing something.?

8 hours ago, Maha Sarakham said:

Yes.

 

Check their Facebook, schedule and prices are posted through the end of November and you can book via Line or FB.

Well if the internet is correct the Blue Dolphin arrived Sattahip on 30 OCT and has not moved anywhere since then?????

For@ HammerMan is  it sailing as your schedule or not.?

Unless the internet is wrong the Blue Dolphin arrived Sattahip 30 Oct. and is still there.??

Was there a bad storm today.?

6 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

I too am glad it all went well, with regard to food and beverage prices, I don't want to be seen as overly critical "But" if you are on board you are a captive audience, so prices will inevetitably be high, a bit like on a train or one of the local air carriers, more so if it has been signed over to another provider. 

I take your point but it may take some time to provide 'a unique dining experience' so I think it reasonable to ask what is available with prices at the present time..

On 10/22/2022 at 10:33 AM, HammerMan said:

The Blue Dolphin safely alongside in Nathong Jetty Samui.. 

I am gad all went well - it left a day late so what is the schedule now. The unique dining experience  is on hold at the moment so I ask are bars open and can you publish the '''limited menu''' with prices of food and beverages. I have asked before but no answer.

3 hours ago, HammerMan said:

Vessel sailing today (21 st).

It was scheduled for yesterday. What happens to people who booked hotels and  face cancellation charges.?

22 hours ago, HammerMan said:

Unfortunately no.. the partner responsible for this seems to have run away until passenger numbers grow.. we're exploring alternative options. Sorry ???? 

Has it left today as planned.?

7 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Thanks.... I absolutely hate getting stuck in these snake queues, hot and uncomfortable, wondering if I should be in another queue or whether 12 month extension renewals need not be in them at all. Is it worth 10,000 baht to avoid all this!

Unfortunately apart from 90 day reports on the right everyone else joins the snake queue -irrespective of reason to be there. Annoying really because when I got desk 8 ticket for retirement extension it was completely empty. Straight to the desk. No other customer there.

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Which entrance is that?.... I hear they have moved a lot out into the carpark. 

90 days go to the right - sit in the tent. they take your passport and shout your name when it comes back. To avoid the scrum at the counter  office a man lets only 4 or 5 in at a time - then you get the desk ticket. Everyone else waits in the snake queue until you get to the main office door on the left.

Has the first class dining and entertainment been sorted or is it still a limited menu.? Nobody knows what the menu / beverages are.

8 am -the snake was already there.

Answer my own question - a nightmare -6 lines in the snake queue - Went Tuesday -same. Pick up passport 2m today - They were stopping people to go in the exit door just to pick up passport - utter chaos.

Any early reports how busy today.?