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8 minutes ago, Gecko said:

I didn't send it, but I saw the pdf file from wise and it was just some Euros fee. As for Krungthai, I saw on the App that I received it, there's no information where or from whom  it came from. Zero.

You "saw" the Wise transaction document?  Can you not see it again and check the numbers on it?

You probably don't actually need one but if you decide to try you get it from DLT, some information here....https://www.dlt.go.th/en/international-driving-licence (it's a permit not a licence but they don't seem to know that)

4 hours ago, CrossBones said:

Is the system actually 5g anyway? Im not sure. But I know for a fact i got 50mls with my oneplus 9 phone

It is but speed varies a lot.  I am on True 5G, Redmi Note 13, and right now am getting 17.4Mbps.  Most times it is much faster than that, usually 60-100.

edit - Just tested again, 68.5!

What does the network connection symbol show? - should indicate if you are connected to 4G or 5G.

Apply for single non-O in 'my country' before you come back and you'll get a 90 day entry.  That way you avoid onward ticket issues and also avoid 1 trip to immigration.  Then extend that in the last 30 days.  You'll be basically starting over so all the original requirements, financial, etc, will apply. 

1 minute ago, NoshowJones said:

Is Krungsri and Krungthai the same bank? It has the same colours?

No.  Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) is the yellow one, Krungthai is blue.

I use this one.....https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=3159

6 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

from Uk is single entry  and only for 60 days on arrival says london  embassy web pages

....from the London Embassy website.......https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/spouse-and-family-visa

Spouse and Family Visa 

Non Immigration Type O visit and staying with family in Thailand (Single entry / valid for 90 days / stay in Thailand up to 90 days)

16 minutes ago, Jaymatheson said:

Applying for the Single Entry Non-Imm O based on Retirement at a Consulate requires bt800,000 equivalent in overseas bank account and gives you 90 days.

I recently did this in the UK.  I used 800k+ in my Thai account for the financial part.  So if you already have a Thai account you can use that, doesn't have to be overseas.

The Embassy website still only describes single entry and the online application also does not give the multi option.

Requirements listed there, updated August last year, are here....https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/spouse-and-family-visa  Financial requirement is stated as "Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB (£1,000) or having the current balance of 400,000 THB (£10,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings" , but it has been reported here they do not insist on that and will accept balance of GBP 1000.

One thing they do not list is for details of your flight from the UK to Thailand.  For a non-O application in February they e-mailed me asking for this after my initial application had gone in online.

It doesn't need them as it had them before.  Similar to your photos.  They are not coming back.

5 minutes ago, superal said:

If it's 41 c in the shade in Isaan , what is the temperature out of the shade ? 

The true air temperature is not much different, what is different is the temperature you feel, maybe 10 degrees C above the shade temperature.

57 minutes ago, rexpotter said:

Anybody care to share a thermometer reading from their home?

Living room, fan blowing, balcony doors open.....

7 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Could I also ask, who exactrly is entitled to claim VAT refunds when leaving Thailand. Is someone who stays only 1-2 months of a 3 months visiting family Visa entitled to claim?  

If you meet the requirements...

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/plan-your-trip-vat-tax-refund

I sometimes use mine for THB payments in Thailand.  Works fine. Also contactless works here through Google Wallet.  Very limited fee free cash withdrawals but I would never do that so not an issue for me.  Also use for hotel and flight bookings from time to time.

4 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

My only gripe is the lack of payment options: no debit cards, no banking app QR scan payments; 7-Elevens are the only reason I carry cash these days and it is a bit annoying.

Now that is interesting.  I have 100% for sure used Google Pay on my phone to pay in 7, using tap to pay.  And that is using a UK debit card payment.  But I recently tried to pay with my Kasikorn Debit card and couldn't but I was not able to understand what she tried to tell me was wrong.  So what cards do they take, only credit cards?  Did they previously not realise I was paying with a debit card? It's a bit bizarre for the most popular shop in the country.

15 minutes ago, poobear said:

Just to double check my second question. Can I leave and I re enter the country any time before the expiration date of the (re entry permit/extension of stay) expires with no regard to my original 90 day report.

Yes.