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I've been getting my prescriptions and frames from Better Vision (a chain in several malls) during the past 10 years with no problems. For eye health check-up I go to RSU Healthcare on the corner of Sukhumvit 31 (they also do frames but not a great range to choose from).

Yeah was a great game (but some woeful kicks at goal).


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10 minutes ago, rwill said:

and if you do use an ATM never accept the conversion rate they offer you.  ALWAYS select "Continue without conversion"  They rate they offer is about 2 baht per unit lower than what you will get by not accepting it, it is far more costly than the 220 baht they charge you.

That's useful to know. Although in this case, the OP has a Thai issued Visa Card and seeking a cash advance within Thailand so would be unlikely to be offered any currency other than THB at the ATM.

The 256GB XS Max is HK$10,799 but presently unable to compare to Thailand prices as the launch details / availability here is still awaited.

However, an iphone8 plus in Thailand is 27,900 baht compared to HK$6,099 (approx 25,600 baht). So it does seem that iphones are cheaper in HK (the difference perhaps primarily due to zero VAT in HK).

The Cash Advance fee is typically 3% flat, and the interest rate on the advance is 18% p.a. Unsure whether it's possible for your friend to obtain an advance from those exchange booths that are independent of the banks e.g. Super Rich, however, I would recommend he request the cash advance from a branch of the visa card issuing bank (on presentation of his passport).

Note: alternatively (and easier) your friend should have a PIN enabling him to easily obtain a cash advance from an ATM. For example, if he used his visa card to withdraw cash from the ATM at the BBL branch, he could obtain 50,000 baht per day subject to his available credit limit (i.e., 2 ATM withdrawals of 25K each).

To apply for a tourist visitor visa for Australia, your TGF will need to apply at VFS in Sukhumvit Soi 13, you cannot apply directly at the embassy. Check out the information on the VFS website:

https://www.vfsglobal.com/Australia/Thailand/how_to_apply.html

I had previously thought that in the case of a single entry 90 day non immigrant visa you could buy a re entry permit if you needed to travel overseas during the 90 day visa validity.


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I would suggest waiting 3 - 4 months before applying for a new visa. Issues to consider would include the frequency and length of trips under her previous visa, (just 1 or 2 trips of a few weeks each or long stays?).

(Your understanding of the 'no further stay' condition is correct...it is to prevent stays longer than 90 days each on the current visa).

The new look website was online yesterday when I logged on. Looked very different and quite an improvement.

Try firstonetv.eu, its free,have several Oz channels,
but don't know how well they stream
regards Worgeordie

There aren't any social benefits for registering with the Australian Embassy. For that, I would recommend registering your email address for regular updates on events organized by the Australia-Thailand Chamber of Commerce, they have social events every month (at a subsidised cost).

https://www.austchamthailand.com/subscribe

Index Living Mall also stock such items


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AFAIK the directors continue to incur fines (not substantial) for non-lodgement of annual filings etc. Notice of the fines are mailed to the company's last known registered address and the directors' addresses. Unlike some other countries, Thailand no longer strikes off dormant companies are many years of no filings, so the fines will snow-ball.

I'm on an Annual Extension of Non-Immi O Visa based on marriage, and have no problem obtaining a Work Permit to legally work (with the proper supporting business documents & based on marriage to a Thai citizen). A Non-Immi B Visa was not required, the Non-Immi O was good enough.

Working fine for me, did an online transaction early this morning without any problems, and just checked the site again and no problem with login.

On 5/22/2018 at 11:02 PM, poanoi said:

lets hypothetically suggest i want backwoods honey cigars,

what are the precise steps i would have to take to get my hands on them ?

I buy my cigars from Famous-Smoke. I see that they also stock Backwoods Honey cigars. Their website currently shows Backwood Honey box of 27 for $34. The negative about purchasing from Famous Smoke is the high shipping cost, which generally doubles the cost of the cigars. So the all-in cost would be about $65 plus 1,000 baht duty payable at Thai Post. They send the tracking number so you can trace the status of the shipment which usually takes about 4 days and then you should receive a notice in the mail from Thai Post asking you to come to their designated branch to collect. Bring your passport to the Post Office and be prepared to pay about 1,000 baht duty to collect your cigars. (The post office is usually not the most convenient, eg, the closest Thai Post to me is Sukhumvit Soi 23 however, I have to visit Phrakanong Post Office to collect the cigars and pay duty).

Thanks for your concern, however, as mentioned I buy from the pharmacy, and don't bother with the Thai doctor/hospital. Lesson was learned already.

I hadn't tried substituting Atorvastatin with Simvastatin, since at the time (9 years ago) I was looking for a generic that was more or less identical to Lipitor, Atorvastatin seemed the best match then at about half the cost. However, I didn't bother checking this with a doctor as a Thai doctor would no doubt just recommend/dispense the pill with the higher profit margin for him/the hospital.

I buy Sandoz brand Atorvastatin, and a box of 30 x 10mg pills costs 900 baht at pharmacies in Bangkok. It's made in Slovenia and imported into Thailand by Novartis.

I thought it may have closed because the owner received a great offer for the land as a redevelopment site. In fact KPN Co already have marketing signs on display at the site for a condo development.


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Bought previously from YLG Bullion, they are one of the biggest and most reputable bullion dealers in Thailand.

I drove past it in Soi 19 ten days ago and it was closed looking like demolition was imminent.