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Thailand the only place in world which rips expats off.

Pay now and wait until.October for your vaccine.

I'll pretend to be a Soi Dog, Jing Jok, Elephant, or Buffalo and maybe I'll get an appointment.

The retirees currently  living here will move further down the queue after the Soi Dogs, Elephants, Jing Joks and now after the " special retirees "

All the vaccinated expat diplomats, priority workers can take a holiday in Phuket.

I'm looking for a sticker to put on my forehead saying "unclean" ,not vaccinated.

You forgot the Elephants and Jing Joks are in the queue before expats!

1 hour ago, MasterBaker said:

My friend's precious cat is getting Sinovac jab. Farangs are next, after soi dogs of cause

Soi Dogs.

Jing Joks

Elephants.

All before expats.

Makes me realise the esteem the government hold us in.

I live close to Pattaya and I had some issues with TOT but, when the wife complained and put it on Facebook they rushed out did a rewire and replaced the modem/router. Since then it's been OK and relatively fast at 250MB.

I download and play games online so we also have True which is also OK.

Complain, complain.

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it could be the backlight.

LCD screens use a backlight.

A simple check is with the laptop turned on shine a torch onto the screen.

If you can see an image it's the backlight.

A bit fiddly to replace so most repairers simply replace the whole screen.

Another check- if your laptop has a HDMi output connect it to LCD TV.

If you are in Pattaya I can recommend a shop on Thepprassit road just down from the Buffalo market.

I had just ordered a replacement copy from Lazada for my XB1 when I noticed the offer.

About to kick myself until I realised the offer is for PC only.

I don't suppose either of the other posters play GTA V online on a PS4 or XB1? 

I'm looking for LOS based players to play missions, etc.

6 channels is still not enough especially if 2 of them remain SD as at present.

But, I was dreading Facebook having the franchise so I'm happy.

Come on Sheffield United !!

I returned home one evening and walked into our bedroom and thought we had a burglary  until the wife said she was trying on her new jeans and shirt and looking for her phone charger!

Complain.

Should be free.

Maybe so. Immigration isn't devolved but the Health Service is so any migrant choosing to reside in Scotland has a point to argue on regarding any increased charge.

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The title of the application form is "APPLICATION FORM RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE IN THAILAND".  Download here: Application For Certificate Of Residency

There is no official fee for it but many offices do have a service charge to do one.

2 hours ago, Mattd said:

I personally don't see anything wrong with paying a relatively small fee for the document, after all it has cost them time and effort to do, the alternative is going to your Embassy, British Embassy charge around 2,500 THB for this and appointment needed, so no contest really.

Must admit I don't see why it takes so long to issue at CW.

33 minutes ago, Lokie said:

Dont worry what it should be, the fact is there will be a 'service charge' and in Patong that be 500 Bahts so 200B is good going lol

A "service charge" is a polite way of saying pay a bribe or tea money.

Paying it will allow the practise to continue.

7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The title of the application form is "APPLICATION FORM RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE IN THAILAND".  Download here: Application For Certificate Of Residency

There is no official fee for it but many offices do have a service charge to do one.

OK. I stand corrected over the title of the document but it should be free.

4 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You can get the certificate of residence at Chaeng Wattana if you are doing 90 day reports to them. You will pay a 200 baht fee and the certificate will be mailed to you by EMS in about 3 weeks.

You wife's house book can serve as your proof of residence along with your marriage certificate.

I thought it was technically called a "letter of residence" and it should be free. 

If you ask for a receipt you won't get one. Mind you maybe it has changed. 

If not don't pay.

I take mine everywhere in my "man-bag" with my Thai wife's passport.

But I always travel about in our car/pick-up, never by motor-bike.

It's no hassle to me and we live in Pattaya. 

If you are scared about losing your passport you may as well be scared of losing your wallet or phone or have your passport stolen from your house.

Will the Thai Baht start to be pegged against the Russian Rouble ?

Now that would be good news !

I'm going for a test drive in a 3.2 Wildtrak this afternoon ... I'll give you my thoughts later ... tried the 2.2 Wildtrak at the Motor Show ... really liked it. I have ordered a T+ Everest but may change my mind.

Where did you get a test drive ? I tried everywhere around Pattaya, Chonburi and Rayong. - " No have mister " The only test drive I was offered was in a 2.2 manual.

The Masters is shown on Fox Sports HD on Truevision or CTH.

If you have an Android box you can also watch it on UK Sky Sports 4.

Remember though that live transmissions are early morning ( 2am ).

The AA will post to any address abroad that you ask them to. There is an extra charge for this service.

Alternatively they will post to any address in the UK.

Have it posted to a friend in the UK and have them forward it to your address in LOS.

When I applied for my IDP I didn't have the paper counterpart. The application form for the IDP has a space where you can explain why you don't have the paper counterpart.

Obtaining a Thai Driving License is easy using your UK (or national license) and an IDP.

If your UK license is still valid apply for an IDP ( International Driving Permit ). You can apply by post to the AA in the UK. Google "IDP" for more information.

You can have the IDP posted back to LOS. Take it with the documents you already have to your local Transport Office. You will only have to do the colour, depth perception and reaction tests to get your license.

You will be asked if you want a motorbike license as well as a car license.