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I am considering using Wise to transfer sterling from my UK bank to SCB, instead of by ATM withdrawals.

I would appreciate any information from SCB customers who have done this, such as average time taken and SCB fees, if any.

Many thanks.

On 5/26/2022 at 11:22 AM, The Hammer2021 said:

Let us know how you got on.

My friend couldn't guarantee being available for an appointment set by VHS, so finally I posted to an agent in Pattaya.

It has gone smoothly so far, and my documents have been forwarded to HMPO..

Thanks for all replies and advice.

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

https://www.keyvisathailand.com/ are very good - Darren is very helpful

Thanks; I have had Key Visa and Thai Visa Express recommended.

Thank you both for your posts.

Unfortunately, Nick no longer carries out this service, but he sent me a very helpful email.

I intend to apply soon and, as I am unable to travel to Bangkok, I will have to use an agent.  I would like to know whether anyone has any knowledge or experience of an agent in the Ubon area,  or reasonably close.

If not,  and I have to use an agent via the postal system, any recommendations/warnings would be appreciated.

Thank you.

58 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

I still want to know about the 11 bodies , how they died ,etc,

but the stories are about everything else but them , 

regards worgeordie

I read a few days ago that post mortems had been ordered, but nothing since then.

27 minutes ago, transam said:

I think the word/meaning is, so they have you by the balls when they want to change something to claw back money, a bit like them doing away with a pension top-up for having a wife, that started in 2010, all those who were receiving it, lost it in 2020. ????

Yes, I was one of the losers.

Pension rules were that my initial pension rate was frozen until death, which is bad enough, but the bureaucratic bastards decided they could  de-frost it long enough to swipe the allowance!

A few days ago I had a call which my wife answered as I was out of the room.

It said they were the police and I hadn't paid some fines for jumping red lights twice; she just stopped the call.

Another success story, to encourage others!

Registered on Thursday, received password email within a few minutes. Filled in report form and it was accepted within half an hour.

Yesterday received approval and date for next report.

About 24 hours in total - thank you Ubon Immigration.

**My first try said invalid; it could have been I read Capcha wrongly, but believe it may have been because of  AutoFill. Immediately filled in details manually and all OK.

This was with Chrome browser.

2 hours ago, Upnotover said:

You can renew whenever you like, there is no maximum time before expiry.

OK, thank you.

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You passport is returned after the application is completed. Pay the agent to send it back to you and then send it back to him when the new one can be picked up.

Fair enough UJ, but concerned at the amount of times that my  passports are travelling backwards and forwards???? But I guess that this is what I will have to do.

6 hours ago, thonglorjimmy said:

That's ok if you live near an agent, if not it might be better to take by hand to VFS.

That is my problem, not living near an agent. Travelling to Bangkok will be very difficult, but I don't fancy posting my passport to an agent, then waiting months without it until  old and new are posted to me.

Incidentally, I am aware that UK no longer adds on unexpired dates, but can I renew a year before expiry, or is it 9 months at the earliest? I have seen both dates stated on google.

13 minutes ago, cliveshep said:

My apologies as apparently I and many others were wrong and when referring to TAT offerings that is unusual. Very strange how only minor media outlets are carrying this item when more august outlets like BBC and Bangkok Post (no comparison I know) had nothing. Many of us assumed that, like before, TAT were spinning a tale. And no - we would not attend such an event ever.

Must agree that TAT usually spouts rubbish????

5 minutes ago, transam said:

So you weren't there either....????

 

https://newsbeezer.com/thailandeng/world-class-opera-artist-andrea-is-proud-to-be-in-thailand-attend-the-countdown-show-in-phuket-tonight/

He just wants to start his new year with some Thai bashing, so has ignored videos and reports of the event.????

On 12/12/2021 at 11:54 AM, ubonjoe said:

I have used all 3 offices in Ubon. Phibun for serval years without a problem until they did a big change of officers but that was only the first year and after that it was good. Then only once for my extension at Sirindhorn and then the office here in the city without problems.

Well said Joe. This is practically word for word my experience over the past 25 years.

I used the location given by Kwasaki and Ojas to enquire. 

They sent me a PDF to complete and return - by  post, of course, despite their mail not reaching me, and my telling them of current difficulties with Thai/UK mail.

But it was an informative, helpful reply, and stated that  "the Department has greatly extended the return period for the life certificate so your pension will not be suspended "

Thank you both for your information.

Due to the retirement of my dentist, I would appreciate any recommendations for a dentist in town.

A reasonable English speaking level would be a bonus, but pain-free performance is number one priority for this coward.

Thanks for any guidance.

14 hours ago, Martyjustice said:

In Ubon area had 3BB. No real complaints. Once every 3 or 4 months might go down for a while, but that even happens in the States. Good pricing. No real experience with AIS other that cell phones. 

We are in Ubon too, and can endorse your 3BB comments. Over 15 years now, and very few problems, which were dealt with rapidly.

On 7/18/2021 at 4:03 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Just got my July bill and it's the same as February

Same for us. Very pleased, as it should have been around 1,700 - instead of 435.