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I think my issues may just be a similar type one to RayWright's experience/problem above, down to wifi/internet/mobile phone compatibility. I had a quick look at Skype and it seemed to suggest a country number is possible which would be ideal, still won't solve getting my account active again but I'm sure with a bit of time I'll get there. Annoying as it's been working so perfectly and conveniently up until now.

Thanks, what is PAYG, I guess I'll just buy the credit with my UK credit card ? I don't have a UK mobile number unfortunately but if I'm understanding Soi3Eddie's suggestion I can request a Skype number to be a UK one, maybe I've got that wrong ?

You'll find it okay, let us know how it goes post trip. For what works out transport wise at 500 baht return all in I find it a convenient, easy and affordable way to enjoy a 2 or 3 day trip every month.

For others information, tried submitting online to Jomtien, ( Chonburi Immigration ), my first report after receiving a new passport and transferring my visa stamps to the new passport, and happy to report it was accepted Monday and came back approved on Tuesday. No subsequent withdrawal of approval so far.

No but funnily enough on the 2nd call to their techies they had me shut down the wifi reboot it and try and access my account with a different browser, which sounds a similar type scenario to what you're describing as a wi-fi compatibility issue. I'll get the Skype calling scenario set up like the suggestions above which at least gives my 2,000 minutes a month talking to them for cheap to try and get to the root of the problem, a Skype UK number on my account I suspect will be the easiest solution. Thanks for your information anyway, I was making transfers fine throughout COVID when I set Wise up and in October and the start of this month so I'm really not sure what has changed to cause a problem from Lloyds end.

My Thai mobile, which seems like the problem. Are you accessing the Lloyds website on a laptop entering the code on a laptop screen which I think is the way it works if UK based ? Sounds like doing it that way with the UK skype number is the solution.

You're correct, I realise I quoted the starting rate not UK specific. I'll go the recommended Skype route from now on as it looks like I'll have to do a telephone based transfer directly from Lloyds and suck up the higher transaction cost, I suppose at least I can get a direct comparison between Lloyds and Wise end result rather than taking Wise at face value. Thanks

Thanks for those suggestions re Skype much appreciated, I ended up checking on Ais charges before 2nd call and was at 3 baht a minute using 00500 prefix so still higher than Skype. Unfortunately tried the debit card option and encountered the same problem as last night with Lloyds, it redirected to Lloyds for authorisation with a 4 digit code that I'm supposed to enter when they phone me, as soon as I answer their call it cuts off before I get a chance to enter the code - transaction denied. So even if I get access to my online banking if every transaction requires this extra authorisation code procedure it's going to fail. Is anyone else experiencing this problem with Lloyds ?

Thanks, the more I think about it the more that makes sense.

The problem is I'm locked out of my internet banking and there is a technical problem that isn't allowing me to change my password, it's with Lloyds techies but I don't want to keep incurring phone charges trying to resolve it. I could barely understand the English of the 2 people I spoke to last night. Doing the payment to Wise using my Debit Card is what I can still do, I'm just wondering if Lloyds charge on that transfer.

Fair point, my own thinking is it's a UK bank to UK bank payment/transfer not involving foreign currency, the foreign currency element being done by Wise and their Sterling to Baht internal method, so it shouldn't attract a fee.

I'm having problems with my Lloyds Bank UK internet banking so was going to do my regular transfer to my Wise A/c using my Lloyds Debit Card. Does anyone know whether Lloyds charges at their end by this method ? Can't find anything on Lloyds fee list.

The lower figure is the direct contribution to GDP by the money spent in the tourism industry, the higher figure includes the indirect contribution to GDP or the multiplier effect of the direct funds, ie employment etc.

I did mine in Jomtien, ( Chonburi office ), a couple of weeks ago and it was a case of come back to collect in the afternoon the following day. Personally I think it's good housekeeping to do it as soon as possible - emergency travel situation, 90 day report on new passport etc.

8 smileys in the OP, I must be missing the humour in this story.

Imagine the chaos if they get a flash flood deluge.

Not the night I was there because I was forced to stay until the end two sets only, unless it was over 2 nights and what you say happened on the other one. I actually tried to leave before it finished but couldn't get out the car park so ended up going back down to have a couple of beers until the traffic and people had cleared out. One of those situations where there's no point getting stressed, you just sit there and accept you really didn't anticipate it was going to be so busy and such a headache getting home.

I went to the last one which I'm sure was just after Covid had started as most foreign tourists had left. I went up to the little viewpoint area above Bali Hai pier in the afternoon with the idea of photographing it from there but it was already full with tripods already set up and Thai's asleep on folding camp beds, looked like they'd been there overnight. ????. Carried on into Central and thought I was clever getting an early parking space on the upper floor - rookie error, I eventually got out and home at 1am. I've never seen an event as busy as that in my time here, and again that was without the tourist masses. Logistical hassles aside I think it's a fantastic event if you haven't seen it before with a great atmosphere both in the Beach Road bars and restaurants and on mats on the beach. Will be interested to read how busy this one turns out to be and if they can cope any better with the numbers given the state of some of the ongoing central roadworks.

Now that they are here I hope the Thai vendors that have had a tough economic time the last couple of years benefit from their custom. Sadly no Russian hotties showing up yet poolside in my place.

Not sure if Maguire, Shaw and Stones are the first choice beside Trippier in defence, but seems to me they are a bit lacking in game time this season for a major tournament against the best attacks in the world. Both United and City have played 14 Premiership games, Maguire has only played 90 minutes in 3 games, Shaw and Stones 7 games. Conceding 2 against a poor Iran team performance isn't a good start, the quality teams they will face after the group stages should find them out as per usual. Only thing Coming Home will be a disappointed Southgate to an inevitable P45.

I paid 50 baht for a laminated copy at a Kodak print shop the other day, ID one side visa on the other. Plenty of them around town.

Ignore earlier post, question answered a few pages back.

Can you use the online system for your next report after receiving a new passport ? ( Original post said not, just wondering if that is still the case in practice )

Yes, hourly from 7am to 8pm, 143 baht.

Like you I'm right beside the Jomtien bus station as well, the convenience, comfort and price of that service is excellent, plus easy to walk round and buy your ticket the day before as it is a popular service. You're getting on at the start of the airport link so you are guaranteed a seat all the way in. I find it a relaxing trip.