theoldgit

The use of an agent can be reassuring for some applicants, though you can do most of the donkey work from the UK if you wished.

If she does use an agent pick a reputable one, preferably one that’s registered with OISC in the UK, whilst that’s not a legal requirement here in Thailand, there are a lot of cowboys claiming to be reputable agents.

23 minutes ago, sandyf said:

 Heathrow are putting the taxes up next year.

It's been reported that Heathrow wanted to almost double their charges but the regulator trimmed back the increase.

The Guardian has reported that the Chancellor intends to substantially increase the APD for ultra long destinations, giving Singapore as an example of "ultra long", we will have to wait until Wednesday to see if there's any truth in that. 

I'll move this to the Thailand Visa section

I use the mytello app, it costs me 0.3 Baht a minute to a landline and 1.4 Baht to a mobile.

You pay for a local call, but that is covered by my contract minutes with true.

I live in the next province, Prachuapkhirikan, and did my report online a day or so ago and got an instant approval.

I've used Agoda for bookings throughout Europe also, never had an problem.

8 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said:

Ditto.  Due the 30th and online not working. Tried every trick re cache, Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, laptop, phone, dropdowns, include/exclude flight number. 

 

It's forked. You'd think I'd be used to that SNAFU feeling by now.

I did an online 90 day report yesterday, my confirmation of approval was instantaneous.

52 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Yes, IOs differ from office to office.

And maybe even in the same office. ????

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Did you complete the documentation? and provide to your branch first? fees seem high

With the K+ App I did neither, it was pretty straightforward.

Your screenshot seems to be from the website, I previously mentioned the App.

I can’t remember the fees, but at the time I thought them to be reasonable.

2 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Poster appears to be providing a quote (forgot the quote marks so not clear until end).

6 minutes ago, thonglorjimmy said:

Thanks, do you work for Wise or maybe a Thai bank?

Thanks loburi3, I have to confess that nobras post confused me as well.

Nonsense troll post removed.

"Has anyone else used the Kbank app to transfer money out of Thailand"

"Can I just download the Kbank app and then transfer baht out to my Australian bank account without and paperwork?"

Yes, I have used the K+ App a number to send funds out of Thailand, I found it to be pretty straightforward provided the transfer met the criteria.

Yes, once you have the app you can transfer funds for a number of reasons, you do have to confirm the reason for the fund transfer. I've only ever used it to send cash to Singapore and Malaysia, though Australia is on the list, whether you can send to your own account overseas I don't know, it might flag up a request for further details, though I don't really know. 

If you've married in the UK, you're married anywhere in the world, including Thailand, there's no need to inform the Thai Embassy.

If she's taken your name, that would have been her choice as there's no requirement to do so, she should change her passport and ID card, I don't think there's a rush to do so, but any flight tickets she has booked should reflect the name in her passport..

Congratulations

22 hours ago, theoldgit said:

I made a transfer via Wise on Friday, and was half expecting to be in the same boat as a number of other members despite using the "long stay in Thailand" route, but it hit my account with Bangkok Bank about twenty minutes ago with the FTT tag.

 

I'd only sent half of what I needed on Friday, with the intention of sending the other today via Swift from my bank if I didn't get the correct code, I'll now send the other half via Wise.

 

It seems to be very hit and miss, and not good for my stress levels at my age.

I made the second transfer yesterday, that has just arrived, also with the FTT code I’d hoped for.

48 minutes ago, malthebluff said:

It's an English degree 6 years  the teacher caorse was another that run along side she was doing 2 degrees at the start and is now working as a teacher and still in uni doing english as far as I know but i will ask her as  for a sponsor for a uk Visa they must write a letter saying they will sponsor and also show bank statements I cant see many organisations in the uk going to do  this even if she know of any. I could do it from Thailand I think but the  fact is to why they would need a sponsor if they have money and a good job and reasons not to stay in the uk. Why cant she just go on a holiday like any uk or USA citizen can I'm the sure bkk elite dont need a sponser

Having a sponsor is not a requirement, if she can satisfy the decision maker that the proposed trip is genuine, affordable from her own means and that, on the balance of probability, she will leave the UK at the conclusion of her proposed trip, then in all likelihood her visa will be granted.

7 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

A sponsor is a guarantor. 

Without wishing to be pernickty a sponsor cannot guarantee anything other than say that a proposed course is in place or to say they would provide funds and could afford to do so.

In the event that visa holder overstayed the sponsor couldn't be held to account. 

It working OK for me, so I'll close the thread.

If there are further issues do let me know and I'll reopen it.

2 minutes ago, orchidfan said:

How long did it take for BB to refund your lost money ??

A couple of weeks I think, the funds just appeared back in by account.

They did send me a letter, but to an old address.

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Nationwide, Wise in UK and Bangkok Bank here, with Express VPN on both PC & phone would seem pretty secure.

I had a Bangkok Bank debit card, I'd never used it physically or online, in fact it's never left a drawer at home.

I received an SMS from the bank that it had been used for a EDC transaction for just over 2,000 Baht. 

I notified Bangkok Bank that I hadn't made or authorised the transaction, they required a police report after which the cash was refunded.

I have absolutely no idea how it happened, and I've not bothered to get a new card.

Do think this will be a surprise to her, or do you think she probably knows it's coming?

13 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Which bank was it that you used?

 

I do 3 transfers per month plus the 13th month for my state pension, 37 per year. At KPP I need the original plus 1 copy of all my files to go to the regional office in CM.

 

Bangkok Bank

14 hours ago, snawa said:

Hope they reinstate Hua Hin to Khon Kaen flights soon too

I don't ever recall an Air Asia flight to Khon Kaen.

5 minutes ago, Pib said:

Do you only get the Credit Advice for International transfers or "all" credit transfers like if someone sent you money from within Thailand?

I opened this account primarily to receive cash from TW, I have made a couple of deposits from a KK account, but I didn't receive Credit Notes from them.