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1 hour ago, nomad2019 said:

I'm just concerned in case she got knocked back it would ruin her for future applications 

would it or would it not thanks in advance

Each application is considered on its own merits, so a refusal wouldn't automatically result in a furture application being refused, unless the decision maker could prove that the first application contained misleading information or that the applicant set out to deceive.

Of course the applicant would need to address the reasons for refusal in any subsequent application.
As I mentioned yesterday the burden of proof differs according the the type of visa.

22 hours ago, tethered goat said:

I watch TV MUCHO on tv with an Android box.Every weekend i devote about 15 mins.to going through the prime time programs to see if there is anything i wish to record for the coming week, usually about 4 or 5 programs.Last night i settled down to watch "Roadkill" a BBC drama and discovered i had recorded 1 hour previous to what i wanted.Every other program i hoped to record  is also 1 hour out.

I was aware that the UK changed its clocks last weekend but i am incredulous that TV MUCHO does not seem to have bothered to align things 1 hour different .I also see from the graphics on MY MEDIA page that everything is 1 hour wrong.I'm surprised that no other tv member has mentioned this so i'm checking if this is connected to my android box, which i remember caused problems initially with the big change over or is this just another balls up by TV MUCHO.

I came accross the same problem, so downloaded it on a torrent, however I opened it last night and it had been corrected and was available to watch.

My membership is due for renewal next month, about 1,650 Baht for the year, I haven't decided what to do yet, without the recording option, which I think is going to be chargable soon, it's not what I signed up to, though I do watch the BBC News a fair bit when I'm at home.

I'm not sure that I really can be bothered to sign up for yet another provider, which would be my forth. 

6 minutes ago, nomad2019 said:

thank you for your advice I want her to come during Christmas for approximately 2 months there will be lots for us to do,      if she is allowed to come on a holiday visa this will be just a stepping stone for the next step next year when I start work hopefully and get a more permanent visa.

 

Just wondering will my disability and my benefits stop anything or is it all down to her part what she can provide

as stated we both have money and I still have 1000 UK pounds per month coming in income

 

You say you want her to visit for two months, is that what she wants?
 

If by a more permanent visa you're meaning a visa to settle in the UK, there's no "stepping stone", if she's refused a visit visa, she could still qualify for a Settlement Visa if all the qualifications are met.

As per finances, it's up to her to prove her proposed trip is genuine and affordable, if you're intending to finance the trip then you must show you have the means to do so, whilst having sufficient to live on. If she's paying for her trip then she must provide evidence of her ability to do so.

Where do you live, a lot of the UK is under Covid restrictions, two months is a long time for a visit under those conditions, I suspect the decision maker will take that into consideration.

You're probably aware, but it's worth repeating, it's her that needs to satisfy the ECO of her ties to her home country and that she's factored in the current hoops to jump through to be able to return.

Yes, Thai people can apply to visit the at the moment, there was a short time earlier in the year when applications wre not being accepted, but that's long since passed, even then Thais could still travel to the UK if they already had a visa.

Your friend is probably aware that returning home to Thailand involves jumping through some hoops, and quarantine on return, but many are also doing that.

Do you think it's really wise to travel at the moment though, given the current restrictions in the UK?

25 minutes ago, Medicine Man said:

OK, I might as well try and submit a refund request...

Good luck

I doubt very much if they will refund the cost of the application fee.

They would probably say that the fee covers the cost of processing her application, that procedure was completed and her visa was issued.

I suspect they would say that there was no restriction on Thai people traveling to the UK, and that many did even during the lockdown and continued to do when self isolation was a requirement for travelers from Thailand.

Their fall back position would probably be that disinclination to travel isn’t grounds for a refund of the fee or for the visa validity to be extended, you could always submit a request.

Nonsense post removed

My wife wanted a copy of her degree from her Uni in Bangkok, which was awarded ten years ago, she went to the Administration office, paid a couple of hundred Baht and collected a copy a few days later. 

Good to see the Hua Hin to Udon route is a success, I was looking to book more flights for next year, I note that there is nothing scheduled after late March, maybe they haven’t loaded them yet.

9 hours ago, muffy said:

I was at Bangkok immigration to renew my retirement visa , THE MONEY WAS SEASONED >   I changed banks the same day.They told me that when you change banks the visa is canceled .I never heard this before(here 20 years) . They also wanted 40000 for overstay from the day I CHANGED BANKS .  THE BOTTOM LINE IS I didn't have to pay the  40000 and got my visa after many talks.Did anyone ever have this problem ?I changed banks because I couldn't use the computer at the old bank.I closed the accouunt and went next store to open a new account  with another bank 9 months ago. I was suspicous of the 40000 charge (too even )

You've piggy backed onto a thread about Further Leave to Remain in the UK, you're not going to get an answer there.

I'll open a new thread for you, in the appropriate forum

11 hours ago, Katipo said:

There was quite a big queue, but the real problem was that some travellers had maasive bags and appeared to be over their purchased weight allowance . So had to stand around while they sorted that out 

Thanks

48 minutes ago, Katipo said:

Did make the mistake of checking in a bag one way. That added 20 minutes onto the procedure. Won't be doing that again.

Could you elaborate on the checking in on bag problem please?

19 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Did you use VFS in Bangkok?

Or did you try doing things on your own?

My passport was returned in 4 weeks, submitted on last day of August back in Thailand 4 weeks later.

I think maybe the clue to your question might be in the post from the OP, where he said "VFS supplied the DHL tracking number.  It's shown on the VFS receipt" 

Passport rules for travel to the rest of Europe from 1 January 2021

15 hours ago, Mike Teavee said:

Edit to add one last word on Pensions (This thread is supposed to be about NHS)...  

Indeed it is, can we stick to the actual topic from now on please?

12 hours ago, impulse said:

 

But is it provided "without charge". or is it "regardless of ability to pay"? 

 

In the first case, you don't get a bill at all.  In the latter case, you get treated regardless.  But you may be presented with a whopper of an invoice.  And they can come after your assets if you don't pay up.

 

All emergency treatment to anybody is free at the point of delivery, unlike Singapore where my then girlfriend was paying a hefty deposit on her credit card whilst I was being recuscited, ability to pay doesn't come into question.
Follow up treatment is charged in full, and for expats plus 50%, and may be witheld until the bill is paid.

Conspiracy theory troll post removed.

The two Villa supermarkets usually have a range of English sausages, they often have some imported ones but I've found that the locally produced ones are pretty good.

There's a Hua Hin based food delivery company called foodshipthailand based on Soi 112 which has a good range and a website and a place called Euro deli and sausage house which is tucked away further up 102, they have a good range and also an onsite restaurant.

Benefits and pensions for UK Nationals in the eea or Switzerland

EU exit update on negotiations and the work of the joint committee

Meeting of the withdrawal agreement joint committee

It's worth noting that visitirs to the UK are not charged for NHS coronavirus treatment or for testing via the NHS.

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/visiting-or-moving-to-england/visitors-who-do-not-need-pay-for-nhs-treatment/

PM statement on brexit negotiations 16 October 2020