keithsimmonds

13 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

This is a bit concerting but let's see. In an earlier link, one man said he had a full hip replacement after an accident fully paid for by WRLife.

Referring to your last paragraph Sheryl, these longer established companies may HAVE to put up their premiums because there are many older customers dropping out because of those rises = Catch 22.

Some new companiies just gate crash the market dont get there sums right are taken to the cleaners and then up there Premiums to try and claw back money they are never going to get...David Shield/Passport...2 claims over 2 million baht paid in full and only 2 years premiums in there coffers...ouch.

Jan 22 Gbp to Usd 1.35       Gbp to baht 44.67      Usd to baht 33.39

Gbp to Usd now is 1.25

7 hours ago, fredscats said:

How can anybody in Thailand sign this?  There must be something oppositely untoward

Created earlier this week by Stephen Edward Wyatt and posted on the petition-parliament website, the ‘Increase the State Pension to £19,760 a year (£380 a week)’ petition has already gathered more than 5,300 signatures of support.

Signed ????

Just now, keithsimmonds said:

1 minute ago, keithsimmonds said:

As you can see no-one in that picture is doing more than 30kms per hour thousands are going to get the ticket i got hence the fact it took nearly 7 weeks......"Harry Enfield...  Loads of Money"

Just now, Ralf001 said:

White lies are a treat in these circumstances mate... Tell the wife you paid the fine and then dispose of fine.... I suggest to not use the garbage bin in the kitchen or toilet... Fire is the go to here.

7 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

You'll do better next time... 

 

My Wife and I have about 20 similar such speeding fines between us over the past couple of years.. 

We’ve never paid any of them - I don’t know anyone (in person) who does pay their speeding fines... there is never any follow up. 

Well i paid it as it was upsetting my wife, as the car is in her name. Unfortunately i have now got another for the 3rd of January this one is for encroaching on a painted chevron and it took 7 weeks to reach my letterbox. My Wife rang the number associated with that camera (in Saraburi) as the picture shows other motors also on the chevrons and as the traffic was bumper to bumper that day there had to be a reason for being on said chevrons....the person who maintains that camera said "you dont want to pay then dont pay"   Tax is due on the car in July if the fines rises to 1000baht so be it and if not...i,ll ignore it.

11 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Strike back was a strange series,

Season 1 very dull, then taken over by 'SkiniMax' with naked women having sex in every episode for 4 seasons, then 2 seasons with no sex that were very dull.

Banshee 2013-2016 If you haven,t seen it .....never dull.

Nothing shocking in that footage...the only shocking part was 7 other players not joining in when the bloke was on the deck.

33 minutes ago, fulhamster said:

Which course / courses ?

 

Last Thursday at Burapha,a caddie i have used for the last 4 games i have played there, asked me for a 500baht tip before i,d even had a practice putt......she will not be on my bag Thursday week.

Yesterday at Greenwood i paid my caddie 500baht because she walked and done a good job.

Driving a cart playing with your phone and giving totally inaccurate yardages and reads (not that i need either) does n, t even warrant 300baht in my book let alone 500baht.

Played there today A & B nines,course in good condition imo. Also found that it is 1000baht all in on Thursday,s....dont know for how long though.

Greenwood back to reality with a 750baht walking price.

Don,,t know for fact, maybe someone on here can answer this....but can an airline stop you from boarding there flight if you have n,t got a Thailand Test and go package to hand.?

I booked a return flight to the UK with Etihad in May 4 weeks ago, at the time a pcr test was required before boarding in Bangkok and possibly again in Abu Dhabi. As of last week Etihad no longer require a pcr test...no mention on there website of requiring a Test and go package for Thailand on the return leg.

53 minutes ago, topt said:

Sarcasm alert?...............

What me Ref? 

Sorry too busy too reply in detail....just going to start yet another TransferWise thread...can never have enough.....apparently. ????

Drove past on the way back from Burapha today...loads of cars in car park,stopped an asked an Attendant/Marshall/security and there is a Pcr Test on the way in....Pass that (as in not test positive) and you can go in.

Pretty sure the Golf co-respondent on here is right on top of the action....in which case expect the news to be double posted somewhere asap.

Don,t understand that at all...driving past 5 golf courses to pay a higher price for a round of Golf.

Why would you do that?

Greenwood so i heard yesterday is now 1000baht all in.

2 hours ago, topt said:

 

 

 

Guys you realise you are replying back to, I imagine, some functionary at AseanNow, who simply takes the reports and posts them on here - I doubt they have anything to do with the Bunker Boys?

 

1280 baht at PCC is the sportday price on Mondays for sure. I know that as I have rung and booked for March. Why don't you just ring up the course and ask?

 

My 2 cents but if a golf group gets a better deal than the psc price do you think they are going to blab it all over the forums? They want people to play with them.

 

Some groups are very public with the rates - https://witherspoonsgolf.com/#calendar as an example.

Fwiw they did quote the prices paid for 2 out of the 3 courses they played at after i had asked (hence my thanks emoji) but as this is Thailand LOS the Land Of Shortcuts nothing lasts.

Another reason why we as Expats will never repeat never get anywhere here as there is no solidarity, hence groups playing at Green Valley for 300 baht more than 2 months ago...because? The grass is greener the holes are bigger...no it,s "High Treason"..sorry "High Season."

No one imo should ever have played at Phoenix after the way they treated there members...but again no solidarity and groups can get a reasonable price then "I,m alright Jack" sod the members.

Pattaya CC at 1280 baht all in is not a promotion or vfm imho....Burapha at 110baht all in on Wed/Thurs is.

Bottom line, some Ex-Pats have more money than others and dont mind what they pay for a round of golf....what they do mind is when they join a golf club for all the "Benefits" that entails then they rightly get proper pissssed off when there club then offers discounts to get more passing traffic in.

Not to pay more than 1250baht Green Fee Caddy Cart...and walk wherever possible/permitted.

On 3/6/2021 at 1:42 AM, tgw said:

 

King's Naga was never on the radar. it's just a PITA to drive to.

Have a look at "Pattaya Expat Golfers " Facebook page... someone has said that Phoenix Golf is up for sale....was that on your radar???

4 hours ago, skatewash said:

Which immigration office?

Wonder how it would fly at immigration offices, like Phuket, that absolutely ask for a statement, and are used to being able to ask to see your passbook.

Pattaya/Jomtien immigration.

To clarify the nice ladies at SCB (Soi Noen Plub Wan) will write that the balance has never (touch wood) fallen below 800,000baht.

Inland Revenue is just 250 metres from immigration so easy to claim back tax on interest..(not bothered about having Tax Id reference number linked to any accounts)

15 hours ago, EricTh said:

So immigration will actually accept the 12 months statement from an online account in lieu of a bank book?

 

I think it would really save me some time if I don't need to photocopy the bank book pages for a non online account.

 

 

Yes..they will and did. This December i will just get a letter that states the opening balance of the EZ account and the balance at that days date. (no need for statement imho)

2 hours ago, EricTh said:

 

This is another online bank account, does that mean that you need 1 immigration letter and 2 statements for visa extension from the same bank?

 

How much would be the charge?

 

200baht to have the eyes dotted and t,s crossed it was for me last December..Letter plus statement for 2 accounts.

Jad-Tem Account E PASSBOOK
Up to Baht 100,000 (A) 0.25 - - - - - - - - - - - -
More than Baht 100,000 up to Baht 3,000,000 (B)..... 1%

 

5 minutes ago, matchar said:

I just checked the website and you are right...when I opened mine about 6 months ago it was up to 2 million though and they haven't notified me of any changes...does anyone know if existing customers are affected?

As of 1st Feb interest is only .5% on balances over 1 million....just had a little rant at there call centre saying thanks for not telling me. Just done the transfer on my app so 1.5 % for the 1st Million and 1% for the second in my other Scb account.

1 hour ago, skatewash said:

Give Krungsri Bank's Mee Tae Dai savings account paying 1% APR earned daily, paid monthly a try.

Also, EZ Savings account from SCB is paying 1.5% APR if balance less than 5 million (Note you are only covered by deposit insurance in Thailand up to 1 million baht per bank).

SCB Ez is paying 1.5% up to 1 million...