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I got a new passport a couple of months ago. I used Maneerat to transfer details from old to new passport. Immigration 'kindly' did a 90day report at the same time, which actually wasn't due for about another month. I received an email re. the old reporting date - which I ignored - then applied online on the correct date using the new passport number. I fully expected a rejection, but lo and behold it was successful. Next one is due in the next week or so - fingers crossed.

I've used Key Visa twice now to renew my UK passport. They are adjacent to Big-C South Pattaya on the side (road at the top) that can be accessed via South Pattaya Road or Sukhumvit Road. They charge 12,500bht and do everything for you. Just take your existing passport and 2 photos. You'll get emails from the courier companies with tracking details all the way through the process. Takes around 4-6 weeks. Key Visa will call you when they've got your new passport and then you just go along and collect it. Very easy.

I got a new passport a couple of months ago and when I updated it at Immigration they 'kindly' did a 90day report at the same time. Next time I did it online it was successful.

The online is hit and miss. I do a max. of 3 before I give up and go to Immigration. A couple of times, the 3rd attempt has proved successful even with all the same info. Worth a go if you have time.

Thanks @action and @soisanuk - Great info.

Thanks. I'd heard good things about Pattaya2U but didn't know about the home visits. Thanks.

Thanks. Home visits is a requirement but nonetheless good info to know.

Excellent, thanks. Will investigate it.

Does anyone know of a computer technician/repair guy in Pattaya that charges reasonable prices - and most importantly - will do home visits ?? Basically, a guy that knows his way around PCs. Software issues - perhaps like updating to Windows 11 or extending Windows 10 etc. Thanks.

A guy that knows his way around PCs. Software issues - perhaps like updating to Windows 11 or extending Windows 10. He might say "this PC's old, get me a new one up and running". Stuff like that.

A friend who is not at all au fait with technology requires help with Windows 10/11, MS Teams etc etc.

This is Pattaya related but primarily concerns computers. Does anyone know of a computer repair guy in Pattaya that charges reasonable prices - and most importantly - will do home visits ?? Thanks.

Nationwide charges £15 for a SWIFT transfer (regardless of the amount sent). Did it a couple of days ago.

Directly opposite the post office on Soi Post Office (13/2) is a stand which sells wrapping paper etc. plus I believe local & foreign newspapers.

It's good to have an early morning giggle. Best to get the 90-day online working properly first THEN go for the big time !!

Called 'Paitoon' and he/they sent their guys around within 30mins. Serviced it; Checked the gas - didn't need any; and fixed a broken plastic bit inside that was making a noise. They were here about 30mins - 600bht. I'll definitely be using them again.

as an earlier post mentioned "...Maneerat charge 100B if you do your Extension with them otherwise it's 200B...". It's up Soi Post Office (from Beach Rd) just about opposite the Post Office I think. Give them your passport and the money (nothing else needed). Pick it up from them when they tell you to. Simple.

I was answering the original poster who mentioned Siam Country Club so he is in Pattaya. If you lived miles away then yes, you would have to get the passport to an agency somehow.

Why not get one of the Visa agencies to do it for you ?? I did mine that way 3 months ago and it cost 200bht. No big deal unless money is really tight.

I took a screenshot of the online form I originally filled in and have been using that as a reference ever since. I have entered nothing different and used calendars and search buttons every time - and had 3 rejections.

Something has changed in the online system and a lot of people are experiencing the same rejection reason. I have successfully reported online for well over a year entering only the 'Date entered Thailand' field which is mandatory - the 'visa expiration date' I've left blank as it has always been optional and still is. Entering the date you suggested in your post - 'extension of stay permitted up to ....................' still ended up with a rejection.

The entry date I understand but do you mean the date your one-year retirement visa expires or the date your next 90-day report is due ??

I only use this for personal use and it does exactly what I want, plus it's free. https://moneymanagerex.org/

Thanks UKResonant. That's what concerns me. My registered phone number is a UK landline and I only have a Thai mobile (which IS listed in my internet banking account). I've heard these 'one time codes' are hit and miss as to whether or not a Thai mobile will receive them. I've had problems with them not arriving before. I posed this question because in another thread someone said he was told by a NW staff member that card readers would be phased out at some point. This is a bit disconcerting if you can't set the mobile banking app up and even more so if you don't own a smart phone, wherever you live - and yes some older folks don't like them and don't use them.

I posed this question on another thread but it got swamped by other comments so here goes (again). Has anyone any experience with the Nationwide Banking app on a Thai mobile. Can you do it and what hoops, if any, do you have to jump through to get it working ?? Thanks.