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Upnotover

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  1. O-A? That has to be applied for in the UK and is probably the least preferred option (needs police report/medical report/insurance). Perhaps you mean you intend to get a non-O and then an annual extension in Thailand? Or you can enter visa exempt/tourist and then convert to non-O and then extend. Do you already have the 800k in a Thai bank? I applied for a non-O in the UK the same day I returned from an extended tourist visa, non-O granted within 5 days.
  2. But you'd have to pretend to live in the UK..... "Anyone insured on this policy must live in the United Kingdom (UK) and be under 76 years old at the time you begin each holiday."
  3. Weird story. What was there first, the pole or the pipe?
  4. The basic account for day to day use is a "Savings Account". This offers very low interest but deposits and withdrawals can be made without limitation. Alongside this account you can open a "Fixed Deposit Account" which offers a higher interest rate based on keeping the principal amount in place for the agreed period. Withdrawals can be made but interest will then be reduced to the very low Savings Account rate. The 800k you move in should go into whichever account you are going to show at immigration in order that it is clearly seen as a foreign transaction. They main thing for immigration is that the funds are immediately available to you. To open an account you should be OK with your non-O visa. I was also recently asked for a copy of my apartment rental contract in order to open a new account. Your experience will vary depending on many things; bank, branch, staff member, phase of moon, etc. The main banks websites are pretty clear and give all the information needed about their products.
  5. Only works with your own banks ATM's, which is specifically not what the OP asked about.
  6. I had a very similar travel pattern in the last year or so, albeit my bounce was 5 days in Laos by land, but nevertheless no issues or questions and no problems with my next visa application.
  7. There is a carpark. Have a drive around on streetview......
  8. Can't imagine why she would appear like that.
  9. With trips, food and accommodation covered that really only needs optional shopping for herself and gifts. £30-50/day would be more than adequate. More importantly for a 16 year old will be to make sure she has a roaming data package on her phone!
  10. So you'll presumably be getting your next extension before you go on your trip? Get a new re-entry permit at the same time, that'll be valid a year so will make up for your disappointment this time around. What is the warning?
  11. I had this email last year, but it was more to do with confirming a UK address than about transfer of funds.
  12. Will attempt my first ever retirement extension in a few weeks time, currently in on a non-O. Afternoon appointment at CW confirmed already. I'm OK with the paperwork requirement I think, the only question I have is about the bank documents. The 800k has been there for over 2 months already, so if I go to Kasikorn downstairs on the morning of the appointment I need the standard letter and a statement - 2 months or will they ask for more? And will the bank easily produce these there and then - or will it take some hours? And finally, the update of the account passbook (small deposit) on the day - should that be done before or after requesting the bank documents? Any other potential hoops through which to jump?
  13. According to the website that have a photo booth for this - THB 250 (https://pt.tlscontact.com/th/bkk/page.php?pid=added_value_services)
  14. Can book the hotel in question in Pattaya from 12-16 April for 2500/night direct from the hotel website.. Phew, that's lucky, must be the last room.
  15. It's on Lazada at THB 5,490.00 and says will go down to THB 4,999.00 in about 8 hours time.
  16. I think you'll have no problems as it's data roaming, including China, that is the main point of these SIMs. And I've certainly used AIS in China with no issues and used Google maps for getting around.
  17. No. Visa Exempt. See https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements Visa requirements If you plan to stay in Vietnam for 45 days or fewer, you do not need a visa for: tourism transit business travel – but not paid or voluntary work You must have a visa for longer stays or if you’re entering Vietnam for other reasons.
  18. There is often a hole in which you poke the key in order to take off P and put in N.
  19. In case nobody did this recently, did you already check the Embassy website? Quite good information and not too old (2022). https://phnompenh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-o-visa-thai-family?page=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a1&menu=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a2 Visa application times Open Monday to Friday, except Embassy holidays. 09:00–11:00 AM document submission (no appointment required) 03:00–04:00 PM visa collection Visa processing times (NOT including day of submission)* 3 working days (NOT include the Day of Submission) for Tourist visas, Non-Immigrant Labour visas for Cambodian migrant workers (for example, if you apply on Monday, you can pick up your passport on Thursday) 5 working days (NOT include the Day of Submission) for other Non-Immigrant visas (for example, if you apply on Monday, you can pick up your passport on the next Monday)
  20. Yes, that is the standard requirement for the e-visa application. But now the Embassy will review the application which is when they can ask for more documents/information. In my case they wanted to see flight tickets originating from the UK ("Flight details showing the applicant’s name, departure date, all flights en route from UK/Ireland/UK territories to Thailand"). With any luck the next thing you'll see is the visa approved email but could be a request for more detail.
  21. Yes, they have cut and pasted from the actual Thai e-visa website. But once the application is submitted there is still the possibility the embassy/consulate will ask for more - I know this happens from 2 actual applications, albeit in the UK. With luck they will have forgotten about that insurance nonsense.
  22. The only problem could be as indicated in your screenshot, that the "relevant embassy/consulate" might some back asking for more things - did you check the Sydney/Canberra websites for their current requirements?
  23. Which is only valid for a relatively short time - 6 months I think. You will need to get a Thai driving licence (which is very easy to do). Car insurance is easy, many providers, can buy online. "MOT" depends on the age of vehicle, 7 years it kicks in I think, but you do need yearly tax (easy also) Service? No problem, many dealers and independent garages for that. Should not be a problem if you are driving legally, but "Travel Insurance"? Doesn't sound like you are "travelling"?
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