theoldgit

There are currently two flights a week to Chiang Mai.

I've rented cars in the UK using my Thai Driving Licence for well over a decade.

No I'm sorry but you're both wrong: For those moving to the UK Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence You can drive in Great Britain on your full, valid driving licence for 12 months from when you became resident After 12 months you’ll need to apply for a provisional licence and pass the theory and practical driving tests to drive in Great Britain. https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-resident-of-great-britain/full-car-and-motorcycle/any-other-country And for visitors: Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence You can drive any type of small vehicle (for example cars or motorcycles) listed on your full and valid licence for 12 months from when you last entered Great Britain (GB) https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-visitor-to-great-britain/any-other-country

No, you can drive any type of small vehicle (for example cars or motorcycles) listed on your full and valid licence for 12 months from when you last entered Great Britain (GB), whether it be as a visitor or to take up residence.

This isn't set in stone and can vary from different Pension Providers, or even an individuals status within the scheme. It's certainly something worth checking, this is the response I got from the Civil Service Pension Administrators last year: An age difference reduction to widows pensions is only applied to member's who are in the Premium/Nuvos/Alpha sections of the pension scheme. The rules of these sections of the scheme state a reduction must be applied if the spouse is over 12 years younger than the member. However as you are in the classic section of the scheme no such ruling applies and a spouse is entitled to the full widows pension regardless of age difference. The advice to enlist the help of a friend or family member to assist when it's time to claim is really good advice and something we did a few years ago, enlisting a close friend who has recently retired from the Civil Service and my neice who is a current Civil Servant, we keep them supplied with all new comminications and a they both have a letter entitling them to act on my wifes behalf. I wasn't aware that the issue of a tax number was automatic, it was certainly something I was concerned about, with the current personal allowance that would have cost my wife/widow £2,500 a year, and like the OP I got the same response from my pension provider and HMRC.

Have you tried using their contact form https://www.kasikornbank.com/th/contact/Pages/contact.aspx The contact form also suggests contacting them via their email address [email protected]

I'm not sure that I've ever come across a queue in the Customs Hall, which is after the check at the border, people enter and are selected at random, Customs/Border Force Officers, already have a good idea who they're going to stop for questioning. At the Border it's certainly prudent to present yourselves to the Border Force Officer together, I normally go for whichever line is shorter. If the officer wants to ask more questions it's better if a family group, including girl/boy friends, are both together. There's nothing written down, but Border Force Officers are encouraged not to split up families, and it certainly makes it easier for them.

Please think about any responses carfully before giving advice. I'll be monitoring responses closely. Thank you

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-airport-chaos-plane-delays-23515849

There’s numerous reports in the local media regarding chaos and extensive delays at Manchester both on arrival and departure.

My bank in the UK sent debit cards for my wife and I before the previous cards expired, Santander International, no idea what they told DHL. As our cards needed to be activated on arrival here, I'm not sure what the issue is. Maybe send the card inside a book.

I used to get instant approval via the old version of the reporting website, but now two or three days. No problem with two or three days, though was concerned first time I used it.

I don't think many restaurant staff appreciate being told that the food served is not up to a good standard, so their response would not be in their script. We went to a restaurant in Phuket a couple of weeks ago, an international franchise which boasts American food along with rock music. I ordered a steak, which cost a tad over 1,750 Baht, when the server came and asked if everything was ok, my response that it was probably the worst steak I'd ever been served, and held up the steak which was just fat and grissle, she looked like a rabbit stuck in a cars headlights, to lighten things I added that "the broccli was nice though", there was a big smile on her face and a "thank you", and off she went. I do have some sympathy for restaurant when diners who overfill their plates at these sort or outlets, especially when they don't eat all they've taken, but I'm sure it's costed into the price they charge. I don't believe that threatening to sue disgruntled diners for defamation is a particularly good business model.

You would not be refused, or charged, for initial emergency treatment, but any ongoing or elective treatment would be charged at 150% of actual cost for expats, whether you're a UK taxpayer or not.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-pensions-annual-increases-if-you-live-abroad/countries-where-we-pay-an-annual-increase-in-the-state-pension

Yes, The Philippines is one of the countries where State Pensions are uplifted anually, so certainly a good idea to advise the DWP.

The question is about the US though not the UK. There is certainly no such thing for the UK, in fact such an offer is specifically excluded in the guidance to UKVI decision makers, I suspect the same applies for US applicants.

I live on the outskirts of Hua Hin, last week I received a letter from my bank in the Isle of Man that was posted on the 3rd January, it arrived with some Christmas Cards. Thankfully my bank are aware of the hit and miss issues when sending post to me here, and had phoned me to say the letter was on the way, they also sent the form we needed to complete via secure messenging, I don't know why they don't always use this method. The completed forms were received by the bank seven days after I mailed them. Bank Cards are always sent by DHL. As others have said, it really depends where you live here.

This forum is for those seeking advice for travelers from Thailand, I’ll move your question to the correct forum.

That link is for those returning to Thailand, I’m pretty sure that the OP is seeking advice regarding a company who can advise on the current requirements for other countries when flying from Thailand. Maybe the IATA website might be a good place to look.

Another option is to transfer funds via Bangkok Bank in London, you can choose to send in Sterling or Thai Baht. https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Into-Thailand/Transfer-money-from-UK-to-Thailand-via-London-Branch

Whilst you're waiting for a response from the Consular Team, though has been pointed the renewal of passports isn't a Consular issue, maybe I can help you by confirming that personal appointments for the renewal at the HMPO offices can only currently be made in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. A number of agents have popped up, up and down the country, who will for a fee, typically 5,000 Baht on top of the HMPO fee for renewal and courier delivery from the UK to the Visa Application Centre, deliver your application to the HMPO's agents, and collect the new passport on your behalf. I suspect it's one of the private agents that your friend refers to. I note from your screen shot that the Consular Section states that forum members can respond to questions, maybe this is why other members have tried to be helpful and responded.

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I wish you every success, though it’s worth pointing out that an agent who can complete the necessary paperwork for a British Passport for a UK National, may not necessarily have the skills required to obtain a UK Visa in the circumstances you describe. As I say I wish you and your ex girlfriend every success, do let us know how she gets on.

You've asked this question twice, I'll close this thread.