jojothai

19 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

A jpg is a jpg however it is produced. The OP requires a jpg copy of a document. He's says he is getting glare from his camera phone. I pointed out that jpgs can be created in scanner just as scans can be made in a camera. This is a format issue not a device issue. Alternatively the OP could adjust the lighting appropriately just as we all do.

It states photo.

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Turn of the light before taking the photo and there should be no glare or shadow.

Whilst that may help.

Shadows cause a problem unless you can do it outside in daylight. Flash is worse.

There are too many reflective parts on the uk passport.

I find if indoors i have to turn on and off lights to find the appropriate location and position.

That is more than a few minutes.

I have had issue at least three times before with various requirements for countries requiring photo and it has not been easy.

One time i could not get anything good enough despite it looking good to me and had to eventually scan the chip on line to get acceptance.

I think outside in daylight would be the best but thats not always possible.

However in relation to my post and the thailand pass. The point is that most people have scanned copies, and not submitting a photo can get rejection.

For a lot of people this means they have to take a photo and it is not as easy as it may seem to get a clear image with no reflection.

It took me only several minutes this time because i have had to do it before.

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

Follow the threads  it gives acounts of others. Follow what they said they did, and prepare ahead of time and there is little problem.

So you agree it is not a just a short 5 or 10 minutes here or there.

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

You can scan a document and save it in JPG format thus eliminating reflection

Unfortuntely for passport that is not true.

It states they need a photo.

A scanned docment is not a photo.

Been there and had that problem before rejected.

8 minutes ago, DonniePeverley said:

From my experience last week (may stand corrected) You need to do the locator form. 

 

If you are fully vaccinated you need to do a PCR test (not antigen) 72 hours before travel. You also have to PRE BOOK a test 48 hours after you arrive back in the UK, which you then have to do. 

 

Rules are different if you aren't fully vaccinated. 

 

They will not allow you to board the plane if you don't have your PCR test and the test pre booked when in the UK - they actively check them. 

There  is a bit more to it as they published the actual rules. I travelled back on  8th

PCR test in thailand not more than 2  days before departure ( the 72 hours is not the criteria)

On arrival in uk you must prebook and take the PCR test within 2 days.
You can do the PCR test the day you land.  I did it the day after.

They want to see the passenger locator form at check in, and at transit cities. it was not like that earlier.

Make sure you have the paperwork with you and easy to see.

PCR test passed before departure.

Full Vaccination certificate / proof.

PCR test on UK arrival booked.

Passenger Locator form. 

One way to do this for the weekend is to use HDPRIME 3 day package. 25 points or about 95 baht.

i use hdprime 3 years and normally / recently very good.

register on the website at 

https://hdpri.me/webapp/index.php?a=tv

buy true money at 7 eleven two x 50 baht = 100 baht

when you upload it gives 2 x 13 points = 26 points.

11 minutes ago, jackdd said:

He wrote .3 rai, so probably 0.3 rai

The price in USD he stated indicates that is correct. So about 1.3 million baht a rai.
That sounds very expensive if its in a rural area. 

Note the word " arrivals", 

Not tourists. 

Presumably do not want to admit the number who are not tourists and wanted to get back as soon as easier quarantine requirements were made.

Guess what may happen to the numbers when they have returned and its then mainly tourists.

On 11/5/2021 at 3:58 PM, HelenaM said:

I just came back from Rutnin and tried REALLY hard to get a price for the exam. I went anyway and was told for epi retinal surgery and removal of cataract - not very thick - in one eye the total with another pre test would be about 230000 baht. Crazy cost I think! The test cost was 5800 and as many hospitals do, they just show you the little hand calculator at the desk - no breakdown of prices. I SHOULD have demanded that at least! But I think they skin foreigners. I will keep looking.

My cost in Rutnin for the one eye cataract and epiretinal surgery one year ago was approx  189,000. Baht. They provided me with a complete breakdown of costs after the surgery. So in theory they should be able to give some guidance.
FYI

Medication for Surgery 42k

Medical Supplies 21k

Medical SENSAR 13k

Operating Room equipment 24k

Operating Theatre 10k

Nursing daycare and service charges 1.5k

Physician Procedures 69k

Anesthetist 8.5k

 
Dr Roy did both together, it took nearly 2 hours as a daypatient.
The presurgery tests are extra. 
I suggest that you are careful picking somewhere to do the epiretinal surgery.
Its not just as simple as cataract removal and lens replacement.
Best get somebody experienced at doing it.
 

On 11/3/2021 at 11:17 AM, drtreelove said:

To confirm cost info on Rutnin,
I had both eyes done in Rutnin a year ago. It was on Insurance so I was not searching for cheapest option.

Used Rutnin because they are well recommended and have excellent specialists speaking english.
I also used them for an eye problem with surgery several years earlier.
Cost paid 95,000 to 100,000 per eye for cataract surgery including covid test and post operation eyecare solutions.
There are the additional presurgery consultation and cost of checks. 
I also had a problem on the retina for one eye that was additional.
Because of the retinal problem i used Dr Roy.
He was excellent, cataract surgery done well and eyesight fine,
Much more important the difficult retinal surgery was also a success.

On 11/3/2021 at 11:17 AM, drtreelove said:

 

I really like Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok and Dr Jutarat there, but the quote was much more. 

Rutnin:

The estimated cost of the cataract surgery only as follows:

 

1)            Monofocal lens is approximately THB 80,000-90,000* per eye

2)            Toric lens (for astigmatism) is approximately THB 110,000-120,000* per eye

3)            Multifocal lens is approximately THB 120,000 – 130,000* per eye

 

The estimated cost of a preoperative examination is THB3,000-5,000*.

The cost of RT-PCR for COVID-19 is THB3,000*.

7 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

Via a company.  You need 3 shareholders.  My other 2 are my wife and her mother.

You can buy a house in your name, but cannot own the land.
There are foreigners who do so, and lease the land with a formally registered lease.
Depends on age, how long you think of staying, what your future plans are, etc.

If you are new to Thailand and not lived yet here for long,
then i fully agree with others who are suggesting that you rent somewhere first and get to know places and areas.


 

Just now, jojothai said:

For price you go to the thailand gold traders association website.

If i remember correctly it has historical data.

There are plenty of other sites for gold price history, but you need to look for one that gives you in thai baht accurately.

Check a few dates over the last few years to be confident.

I do not recall having to pay any tax ontop of the price when buying or selling in one of the big and reliable companies in bangkok chinatown.

 

I paid cash. Not used credit card.

There is likely to be a surcharge.

Ring a few places to check.

For price you go to the thailand gold traders association website.

If i remember correctly it has historical data.

There are plenty of other sites for gold price history, but you need to look for one that gives you in thai baht accurately.

Check a few dates over the last few years to be confident.

I do not recall having to pay any tax ontop of the price when buying or selling in one of the big and reliable companies in bangkok chinatown.

Just now, jojothai said:

Maybe more likely wet.

Buy your own boats now?

 

Maybe floating markets will become more of a necessity in the not far off future.

So many parts of the bankgok surrounds could well be under the water.

Is that why they are building the new elevated section of rama 2 out of bangkok to the south. Its a vital link to the south and malaysia?

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Damp?

Maybe more likely wet.

Buy your own boats now?

If you are in Bangkok, try Southeast Pharmacy, near junction of soi 15.
207-9 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
https://www.facebook.com/SEPharmacy/
Very good prices. I use to buy my meds for a long time.
I see some farangs go in there with shopping lists.

Have staff Speak English very good. You can telephone, 095 905 8829

23 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Sorry to be a pain but do you have an example of that. Asking for a friend ????

See below. Original shortened paper from birth has the old NHS number bottom left.
I required a full version in 2014 and got the printed version with more detail. That does not specifically state the NHS number, 
But note the number 322 on the left that matches the number in the NHS, the MYZL is presumably a code for location.
I understand what Blackcab says thanks. There is clearly no reference to NI number on the birth certificate.

I suppose we should be grateful that the autocracy did not mention the other major sin.

No sex ;   People are in closer contact than any of the other three activities

Oops,  should I delete this? Before some clown sees it and adds more bright ideas how to dim everybody's life.

If they were born in uk, then there should have been numbers allocated.chrck birth certificate.

If its NHS number you need to get then you will need a new 10 digit no. To get that you will need to get registered with a GP.

Because of covid, GPs are supposed to register people regardless of residence in uk.

If its an NI number then check birth certificate. I dont know, but you can search online.

Best telephone them to query with uk birth ertificate details

You must get onto the "NHS app".
To do that you need your 10 digit NHS number.

All the details will be in there, and you can download the certificate to print it.

As far as i understand you do not need an original certificate.

You can request an original certificate to be sent too your home address, if you have the time to wait.
They say on their website how long you may have to wait for it.
It was 1 week at first but because of the mad rush to get certificates in July it then went to 2 weeks,

You need to check what it is now. 

7 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Yoghurt is a great 'clean' source of protein and is easily absorbed (unless you're lactose intolerant). 

I have lactose intolerance and most yoghurts are no problem.
The problem with yoghurts with breakfast cereals is that they make me gain weight.
i find its better to use milk no lactose. Then  i still get good calcium.

I don't understand now having things like bacon / eggs at breakfast very much.

In Uk it was nice now and again, I find the same here but use it as a lunch treat a couple of days a week.
Oat based cereal is good for the digestive system and is being shown as reducing cholesterol, but do not add sugar.

Cheerios original have claim for fame but get boring, good muesli with fruits and no added sugar is nice.

Hahn mentioned earlier.  I find good.
Granola something to give variation. 

I ordered some Oatibix from abroad that I have at breakfast 3 to 4 times a week. Cannot find anywhere to buy here.
I find it helps with the digestive system. Not too sure if Weetabix would do the same, 
 

On 8/31/2021 at 1:55 PM, LongTimeLurker said:

I have been out of UK for many years now and I guess am no longer registered with a GP. My GP died died, so maybe my records were transferred on, but I wouldn't even know who to.

 

But I still have my original NHS number.

 

Can I just use that?

Try to register on the NHS app and put in your last address when you were registered with a GP.
If I recall, You do not have to put your NHS number. Just your name and address.
NHS I spoke to said that  they could not find records, but that does not mean there is no record.
When I went for my first vaccination at a pop up center. they found my name and had a reference under my last address from 26 years ago. I had not thought to put that in to the registration, because all my personal details are registered elsewhere now.
When I put in my name and the old address from 26 years ago it worked and i got registered.

Then I found my new national health number under the new system.
When in UK I have registered with a new GP in my home town location. So I will be ok from now on using that. 

Try registration on the NHS app with your last address for a GP. Let us know how you get on.