paahlman

Normally it is the same specialists working in most of the hospitals.. Ask them all for the best price and name of the doctor doing the procedure. Might be serious money saved.

Koh Yao Noi is 22 minutes on a public speedboat that cost 200 one way. Thailand 1965 about.. Highly recommandable.. Boat leaves from Bang Ron Pier in the middle of phuket.

1 hour ago, WebGuy said:

Thanks. I heard of it but wasn't brave enough to start the process as I guess I have to take a whole day off

I can confirm that is the way.. Show money in and show them invested in your condo.. Profit is allowed also within reasons....

15 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

One could only dream... basically cost of living for anyone bringing in money from overseas went up over 10% over the past few years.

From Scandinavia it went up 30% so you have nothing to worry about when saying only 10.

Doesnt matter.. They are almost in the same place. . Do both like suggested.. Phi phi is overcrowded... Aon nang likewise.. Head to the other islands nearby...OR... take one night in each and move on...

It is not an idea that works... The wife in most cases would not get a loan even on paid collateral becase she has that borrowed through the roof alread... Maxed out...  ????

Also.. just something you probably know.. You can renew 3 months before or within 1 year after expiry....

On 11/1/2018 at 1:36 PM, Peterw42 said:

What would be the point, if everyone keeps their blue book in the glovebox, someone can steal the car and present the book to police at a checkpoint. People other than the owners are legally driving cars everyday. If the owner happens to be driving the car then it proves ownership, otherwise its someone other than the owner driving the car, what does the bluebook prove, you borrowed a friends car. Thai logic ???

Is there an actual law that says so or is it just something that gets repeated so it must be true?

 

In short.. The person with the book can easily borrow money on the car. Not legal , but easy.. Same with other "books". All in all it is a valuable document. However.. I would like someone to explain to me how it is possible to actually get money on something that is not in your name.. EVEN you have the book. How does that work and why. A bank would certainly not accept it without a power of attorney at least.

53 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

Yes, I followed everything in your Lazada link, but I clicked on the "Kerry" drop-off button as it was delivered by Kerry. If you didn't see the Kerry option on the web site when you did it, it looks like that's new.

 

The Return Label has a large Lazada on top left and also a Kerry code on the right.

 

 

The girl at Rawai office started processing it, stopped, had a word with another girl and then said she couldn't do it. That's when she pointed to the Kerry office next door (which actually wasn't the drop-off office).

 

So it looks like they've passed the Kerry returns off to the Kerry office at the gas station, which is really handy for me - no more traffic jams to the Post Office!

 

I received a couple of messages on my phone's Lazada app today, each saying that my package is "on the way back to a return facility". So it looks like it's working ????.

 

I wonder when they will actually credit my VISA card?

 

7 days after it has been returned is the norm.

4 hours ago, Bagwain said:

Just creates scum lines in sides of the pool and effects the salt chlorinator cell plates. When the plates are covered in oil they won't produce chlorine. So even self cleaning as most are now, they only "by opposite polarisation", take off calcium buildup. So the cells need cleaning with dish washing liquid at least yearly!

Good advice Bagwain..Will inspect the cells.. Are they easy to reach... or see? Just take off the plastic lid and one can see it..? I mean. I know the chlorinators comes in different styles.. Mine is in a cigar tube plastic container for example...

On 10/18/2018 at 11:21 AM, observer90210 said:

In what way does sunscreen affect a pool ? If one could skip the make part and ask the "visiting cuties" to wash up before they dive, sunscreen is essential even when in the water ? Could you please explain, if you have a moment please ? Thank you.

Sunscreen is seldom 100% waterproof so it will stay in the pool. Some of it that is.. The "fat" from the cream will stay on top like a grey layer and takes some time to clean. Its not bad for the pool... Its just not so clear. I have seen this myself some times, but in the beginning people told me this. Its not only ramblings from my side. Then again.. If you choose to have sunscreen in your pool do it.

That works fine.. Also they can pick it up at your address.. Well.. depending on size.. Maybe easier to drop it off there...

As far as I see.. It is about 10 bags of salt and eletric for a saltwaterchlorinated pool.. plus cleaning. Maintenance not included..

I would say eletric about 3500 for your size and 10 bags of salt at 140 baht pr. bag=1400. Mainenance or cleaning done not by yourself is around 2000 baht a month. It does matter of course how much the pool is used and if its rainy season etc.. No makeup from women or no peeing is essential.. Also no sunscreen of course...It also needs a little bit of water..if you have an overflow and not a "normal" skimmer that is under the pool top..

All grand total about 6-7000 thb. 

If you have a garden... add a thousand or more depending on size to the maintenance..Prepare to change grout about every three years which would be around 25000 or less.

Just my experience....

Suradit69... You might be very correct. I haven`t tried it myself.. Only like 7 days before a couple of times.. 

Will check though next time im up at immi.

As I understand you can extend the 60 days you are given same day as you go through immigration at airport... In other words.. Whenever you want. This is in Phuket though. And if it still is this way I can not attest too. 

I dont get the problem.. Can you transfer to a friends account in Thailand and he can take it out on his visa or mastercard here?.. If you dont have any of course you might need western union and you do not need to do it through a friend. Call Santander and they will transfer to nearest western union for you. At least most banks in scandinavia do that as a service...

Why should one need a credit card with all the costs on it when a debit card normally holds a master deposit card in it like all SCB cards. You can use it everywhere and online.

I see no reason why. An online reciept from Lazada is better than one from powerbuy anyway...

Maybe I misunderstood the OP.. , but the way he wrote it triggers some important info. There IS a new medical form. make sure you get the right one.. The new was in effect 1. march this year (2018). Its more of a self declearance and the doctor just testify with a stamp to it. You fill it out yourself at the clinic. It cost everything from 50-200 baht.

Nonsense... They have been showering and some makeup and a uniform.. That fools you... When they cuddle up with their teddy bear during soap opera times they do not look the same... Same as beer glasses.

I told someone in here a year ago about this, but nobody believed me... Probably the hard way is the way... Well.. or just pay the fine and go to chiang mai or as far as you can.. Nobody really cares. You can tell police that the law is not in effect anymore, but they will not believe you until they are handed a white sign on their next new vehicle....

On 8/15/2018 at 4:26 AM, Swiss1960 said:

First question: Are you sure your debit card is authorized (by your bank) for online purchases? They are normally not and you have to talk with your bank (for me it was the SCB call center) about opening them for online business

 

Second, normally banks here will give you a credit card when you deposit twice the limit of the card in a secured account. Secured meaning that you will not get the bank book for that account, the bank will keep it. I had to open a 200K account for a 100K credit limit, I get interest on it (1.x percent) and can use my card (including loading / top-up through e-banking if I need a higher limit)

With SCB you can activate the card with a sms code.. No need to go to the branch. At least I could.

I know the credit card rules.. One can can wonder what the whole point of a credit card is if they want security twice to get one. The debit master from SCB works fine for international online payments anyway.

What I do understand is that they can ask for cash and do not allow bank books or statements.. That makes sense since you could have spent the money 10 times after printing a copy of that... BUT.. what if you flip open phone and log in to SCB and show them a balance that is sufficient?.. It cant be more updated on the millisecond like that...?

Water leak inside her boundries.. or after her meter.. That said.. Hope she doesnt have a farmer besides her.. They use a couple of liters...