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    Paying U K State Pension Directly Into Thai Bank

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    Hi

    It is not true that as a UK non resident you are unable to open a UK Bank Account. I previously opened an account with LloydsTSB while resident here in Thailand. However as they have recently imposed a 20GBP a month charge I have in the past two months opened an account with the CO 0p Bank on Guernsy and have found their service to be excellent.

    You can rhen either get them to make a wire transfer for 13 pounds or use withdrawals via an ATM.

    Norfolkboy

    1. Guernsy banks are offshore banks

    2. What residential address did you put on opening a Lloyds / Tsb account? Assuming it was a UK mainland bank account.? not offshore IOM etc

    .

    Changing Address On Thai Driver License

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by pontious

    Not an answer I know - I went to the Pattaya Office to explain I had a new passport and did I need a new license to reflect the change of number? Answer up to you. I asked did I legally have to change it and the same reply - Up to you. TIT

    Unless you need it for proof of address etc, I would leave it untill renewal.

    Travelling To Thai With Expired Passport

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Yes, a Thai national can travel back to her own country on an expired passport.

    She cannot leave Thailand on an expired passport and to get a new passport she needs to be registered on a houshold registration in Thailand. For the rest it will only take a couple of days to recieve a new Thai passport.

    Applying for a Thai passport in London will take longer.

    Mario where does it actually say that?

    Fantastic Savings Bonds For Brits

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    Misinformation Alert!post-4641-1156693976.gif

    ..... Always do you own research

    These bonds are available to anybody on the globe over the age of 7, and those under that age can have bonds purchased for them. Up to 15,000 quid can be invested in both the index linked and the fixed rate bonds. I would only be interested in the index linked bonds.

    If you are living abroad you need to go through the "money laundering" hoops.

    http://www.nsandi.co...-proof-identity

    Live outside the UK?We can't make electronic checks outside the UK so you need to send us a certified copy* of certain documents for all persons named on the application who live outside the UK. These documents are:

    - their current passport or official identity card;

    - and a letter or notification from their local tax authority, which must be dated within the last three months and include their name and current address

    The last requirement will be a sticking point for me, I have emailed them and asked about possible alternatives.

    I assume you are referring to my post. I would not want to confuse potential investors like PattayaParent so I will clarify with the following.

    The NSANDI website at the bottom of the page says ' This website is intended for residents of the UK Channel Islands and the Isle of Man'

    If you click on the ''site conditions and legal conditions of use'' the first paragraph says:

    ''By using this website which is intended for residents of the UK Channel Islands and the Isle of Man only you have confirmed that you are a resident.''

    The next paragraph goes on to say what to do if you do not live in any of the above - let us now how you get on. Looks too difficult for me.

    Pattaya Atm'S

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    I think the limit is the amount of 'notes' they issue. Bangkok Bank ATM only issue 25 so the single limit would be B 25000.( assuming it was filled with B1000 notes) If the ATM only has B 500 notes you will only get B12500.

    Pattaya Atm'S

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    I think the limit is the amount of 'notes' they issue. Bangkok Bank ATM only issue 25 so the single limit would be B 25000.( assuming it was filled with B1000 notes) If the ATM only has B 500 notes you will only get B12500.

    90 Day Report

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Its Pattaya Immigration. They are pretty friendly usually, especially the girls at the front desk. I hate not knowing exactly what is required for any of my applications - whether it be for my annual visa extension, re-entry permit, driving licence renewal letter etc.. So I know the 90 day report is a simple process, but I would still appreciate knowing exactly what is required to avoid being 'messed' around by any 'jobsworth' with a hangover or in a bad mood. I particularly refer to that guy on the front desk, who seems to 'snarl' at a lot of people, but seems to have taken a massive dislike to me !!!

    If anyone could tell me exactly what copies of passport or whatever is needed it would be appreciated.

    thanks ...

    In Pattaya you only need your :

    1.Passport

    2. Completed 90 day form

    3. Proof of residence - this went away for a while but someone reported it had returned. I duly provided a copy of my driving license and he attached it with the paperwork ( he did not look at it)

    License Renewal At Big C?

    in Pattaya

    Posted · Edited by pontious

    Have not been but it is every Saturday at Big C South - it is only for road tax renewals. For 100 Baht AA insurance will do it for you while you shop/ eat lunch.

    It is on the second floor - cant be too difficult to find.

    Pool Costs

    in SME Business in Thailand

    Posted

    Our village has a swimming pool owned by the developer and they want us to pay all cleaning, maintenance and electric bill costs. It is on land ( including the swimming pool) that we as residents do not and never will own . We will never own the swimming pool either. It belongs to the developer. It is only used by 2- 3 people as most residents have there own pool. Can they insist we pay?

    Bars Open On Dec. 5?

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    Just been to Chaiyapruek 2 in Jomtien to watch the football - police came this afternoon and said no drinks tonight and tomorrow - 4/5 Dec Most places are empty.

    Blues Factory reports they are open - Walking Street must be in a different country. TIT

    Renewing My Uk Passport During A Trip Back To The Uk

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Whilst not an expert, a colleague made arrangements to add a loop on his European business trip specifically to avoid these timing issues. He flew into London, and had an appointment, which he booked prior, at the IPS office there under the one day premium service and had his new 'jumbo' 48 page passport in @ 5 hours, flying out next day to Switzerland and thence back to SE Asia. The fee was @ 150 GBP IIRC.

    It was expensive after adding in flights, hotel accommodation etc. [though claimable as a business expense against tax], but was worth it from a peace of mind perspective. Once everything reverts to UK processing, assuming I'm not out of pages before then [i've never expired, only filled my passports] I'd look at this alternative myself.

    Regards

    PS Just to add, if you are planning on returning to the UK, the one day or one week services are available at the various passport offices in the UK, not just London.

    Why 'peace of mind'--- In the end you send a copy of your passport to Hong Kong with the additional requirements and they send you a new passport back. In about 10 days .Easy I would say.

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