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They don't have first class. Business is called "Royal Laurel Class" and whilst it is good it is not first class.

I just did a 2 week hop back to blighty. EK was as ever great on the way there, I had my favourite window seat at the back, the aisle seats take 30% off my enjoyment of those flights for sure. Chauffeur drive seems to have been downgraded somewhat on arrival (it was perfect in BKK). Was a junk VW of some sort at LGW, I thought I had got into a taxi by mistake. Came back EVA, really enjoyed it, apart from LHR T2 but can't blame them for that. Service was exceptional and the first direct flight I've taken in a while made a pleasant change.

Interesting. I don't think I have ever checked in more than 50% of my baggage allowance, normally far less. Never thought of it as a missed opportunity, I guess that's why I'm not rich.

There is an outside chance it might be a problem at check-in in Vietnam if the airline staff are really awake. It is highly unlikely to be a problem at immigration as they rarely ask for onward flight details. But they can of course, like they can also ask to see 20,000 baht cash and details of accommodation, but usually don't. And no, you can't pay overstay in advance - chances are telling them your plans to convert and extend would get you over the line.

March 18 is day 1. Day 30 (when you would have to leave) is April 16.

It wasn't me touting but yes, I was indirectly making the same point as you. Would be far better for others to compare at least similar things when trying to prove someone has paid too much.

Absolutely. Having done the same both before and after bypass surgery I was happy to see that being sawn open did actually achieve something!

Then you choose a different package. Also, if you want the EST as the OP did.

....who's name was Nok and incredibly they were both on the way to see her.....

No.

No. But one of them at least has a hideous owner.

Wonder where they were both headed to? Wouldn't it be a super-coincidence if it was the same town.

But it seems she can if she wants/needs to....

UK licence and passport. That's all.

....and for only GBP 5.50 so I got one as happened to be there a couple of weeks back, never know when it might be handy.

....now found the English version https://safedrivedlt.com/driving-in-thailand/ Passport with non – immigrant visa : original and photo copy **non quota visa alien identity book (red book) : original and photo copy Residence certificate from embassy , immigration police office, government organization , international organization , work permit (with present resident address identified) and original photo copy Five -years Thai driving license : car and/or motorcycle driving license : original and photo copy Pictures 2 photos 2 inches (not more than 6 months) Fee : 505 baht

Take a look here, https://safedrivedlt.com/ทำใบขับขี่/ใบขับขี่สากล/ you'll likely need to translate the pages but seems straightforward enough, and suggests that you can make an appointment for this service.

It is a thing until Sydney joins the e-Visa party later this month. https://aseannow.com/topic/1321230-thai-consulate-in-sydney-au-launches-evisa-from-march-19-2024/

Over 50? Retirement.

And it is definitely a debit card? I thought all Kasikorn debit cards were Visa, but they do have Mastercard Credit cards which would begin with a 5.

See posts above - you say it is activated but is your card already enabled for online payments?

Yes. A Kasikorn debit card will not work online until it is registered with "verified by visa". I had to do that with mine before it would work with my "Grab" account.

The 1st digit, presumably "4" in your case, indicates it is a Visa card. The next 5-7 digits identify the issuing bank. The last 8 identify your account. So they see it's a Visa debit card from Kasikorn and stop you proceeding further. However, why it works for others is a mystery.

Yes.

Odd that it needed a "rescue team" to lift the gate off him, parents just stood by watching?