AjarnMartin

1 hour ago, smotherb said:

You need an executive summary

Executive Summary, my hat! I always find Rooster59's weekly digest an enjoyable read which is well written, humorous and insightful. It also acts as a brilliant executive summary because it negates the necessity to read all the other drivel which is made available for and by the poorly read and generally illiterate audience.

 

As an ex-hotmetal, print compositor (a WHAT???) one can forgive the odd literal... 'SEEM THAT COMING' but I question the spelling of 'sabre' without being aware of an alternative, 'saber' spelling.

 

Keep them coming, Rooster59... ?

6 hours ago, Fulwell53 said:

Why do so many believe 'of' is an acceptable alternative to ' have'?

Of is not and never has been a verb.

Fulwell53 - Next thing you'll expect is for everybody to understand the correct use of modal auxiliary verbs and the present perfect tense... you're floggin' 'un cheval mort' my chap, but it was a good try... ? ???

4 hours ago, Naroge said:

With Bangkok Bank no problem and no OTP needed (only needed when you make a transfer a payment to a new account for the first time). But why not schedule a payment for a later date already now? Then you don't have to worry about internet connection and whatever.

Perfect solution, Naroge! ? Well done!

Headline 'subscription' not 'conscription'. Are there no proofreaders? 

Thanks, Crossy. Very informative and valuable and not before time as far as electrical safety in Thailand is concerned.

What a headline... SAVIOUR? As in God or Buddha? Should be SAVOUR... ??

No, it's not currently available - BUT why don't you just mail it? All the instructions are on their website and it's so easy. The most important thing is to send it via registered mail and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the slip.

22 hours ago, Peterw42 said:

Even in a house there can 3-4 routers close by all on the same channel. To change the channel your router has a webpage, i think its 192.168.1.1 for true routers, you can change the wifi channel, passwords etc.

As others have said, test with ethernet first. 

Peter,

 

At the risk of going slightly off topic, how does one check VPN speeds? I use it to access BBC TV progs in the U.K. and the VPN constantly drops the signal so I have to disconnect and reconnect the link. I know there have been some 'differences of opinion' on recent news coverage by the afore-mentioned so is there a possibility that there's some kind of tourniquet at this end.

 

Thanks,

 

AjMartin

14 hours ago, fxe1200 said:

 

"Kingdom could become higher-education hub, says study."

 

....future subjunctive....

Mmm... I get your point but is there such a tense form in English?

2 hours ago, thurien said:

where and how (what docu required?) can I get either card?

Good question! I'd also like to know the answer if anyone can help? Thank you.

Thanks for all the very useful information and food for thought, chaps. I shall go into my BB Branch tomorrow and ask about this service. I have both Nationwide and RBS in the U.K. with pensions paid into the former.

 

Thus far, I have taken money from BB ATMs (one of the better exchange rates) using my Nationwide Debit Card which is FREE (sort of - they charge £10 per month for their Flexplus A/c) and of course the Thai ATM charges 200 ThB for each transaction.

Because of the tragically poor UK:ThB exchange rate, the available amount to draw in one transaction is getting less and less so the option of transferring a more substantial amount for a much smaller fee is very attractive.

 

I'll keep you posted on developments and once again, many thanks.

 

Aj Martin

Seeing the similar question, but between Bangkok Banks in NY and Thailand it prompts me to ask if the same facility is available between Bangkok Bank in London and how one accesses it without a BB London account.

 

Thank you,

 

Aj Martin

Lemonjelly, thanks for pointing that out. You seems like a fun mentor! Would you like to become my mentor?

Cocoloka, I'm afraid I agree with LemonJelly (great album!) on questioning your use of grammar. If you're going to teach, it's reasonable for students to be confident you know your subject. Do you not agree?

Aj Martin

Thanks Crossy and Joe for your helpful responses. Much appreciated.

I shall refrain from further comment lest it should be construed as inflammatory to those concerned.

As always I can rely on TV stalwarts to come up with the information.

Aj Martin

I and my wife live in Bang Khae where I work as an English teacher. Her Pu Yai Baan back in Phetchabun has told her she must go home to her village to cast a vote in the above on Sunday, 7th August.

I have asked several people, both students and staff if this is true and I'm getting conflicting reports.

Clearly I don't want to drive my wife back home just for this but I can also see that everybody's views are important. However, I also can't believe there's going to be a mass exodus of everybody to their home towns and wonder if there is a local, Bangkok facility for citizens to show, for example, their ID in order to register their vote in Bangkok.

I've searched the TV Forums and Thai press but can find no practical information so would be grateful to get valid information on this issue or a pointer in the direction of, perhaps, an official helpline on the subject.

Thank you so much,

Aj Martin

The Abbot didn't get his cut?

Buddhist......not Jewish.

Very droll, BBG... :-)

Excuse my ignorance Chief, but what is a BOI company?

Thanks, Martin

Notice that the bus was refered to as the 'Sunlong' bus?

Almost high-lighting the fact that this was not a Thai-made vehicle.

(A Thai-made bus would have burnt-out in half the time, - due to being made of plywood.)

Sunlong buses are a complete product of China, there are zillions of them on the road in Thailand. Their good part is, they're all SINGLE deck with the luggage hold between the front and rear axles. Low SG not much chance of rolling over like the Thai made Double deck monsters made from plywood. Some photos show the fire in the center of the bus and spreading. The engine is not in the center of the bus, in the center is the passengers luggage hold. From here on I will leave it up to the readers to figure out what the fire started.

These buses have a pretty good safety record of course give them time in Thailand and their Thai lack of PM and that safety record will change in a hurry.

As for insurance, they are all on time payments with recourse so the factory insures them to protect its financial interest. The bus that is. Passenger and their luggage is a different matter, nothing to do with the manufacturer of the bus. Now we're dealing with Somchai the Mai Pin Rai boy.

LOL in LOS.

Swerver - Should not 'SG' be 'CG' if you're going to abbreviate 'centre of gravity' or 'center of gravity'? ?

80 CENTIMETRES!!!! I don't care if it's harmless or not... I'm not going near it if it's 31 inches across... ??

Step one is to get married again.

You need a non immigrant visa to apply for an extension at immigration. You can only apply for a change of visa status for a tourist visa entry at Bangkok immigration to get a 90 day non immigrant visa entry based upon qualifying for an extension based upon marriage. It takes two trips to immigration to get it and you must have at least 15 days remaining on your permit to stay to apply for it.

If not living in or near Bangkok it would be best to go to a nearby embassy or consulate to obtain a single entry non-o visa based upon marriage. Then during the last 30 days of the 90 day entry from the visa you could apply for an extension based upon marriage.

Here is a general list of the requirements to apply for the extension.

Unless you are applying at Bangkok you will need 2 sets of copies attached to 2 TM7 application.forms.

Proof of 400k baht in the bank for 2 months by way of a letter from your bank and your bank book.or 40k baht income.proven by a income letter from your embassy.

Copies of your passport photo page and every page that has any stamp or visa for Thailand on it. Copy of TM6 departure card.

Marriage certificate and a updated Kor Ror 2 marriage registry.

Copies of your wife's house book registry and ID card.

Photos of you and your wife in and around the house. One must show you both with the house number shown in it. The number of photos needed varies by office.

Map to your residence from the nearest main road or street.

Proof of residence if not living where your wife's house book is for.

Some offices may want witnesses when you apply.

Don't want to hijack the OP's thread but could UJ please supply list of requirements for Marriage Extension Renewal at CW. I'm led to believe they want the SAME as the original? I hope I'm wrong... Why are things different if applying at CW?

Thanks in advance, Joe,

Martin

If you want a serious response, you really should know better than to post it on ThaiVisa which is mostly populated by the 'strong in the arm and thick in the head brigade'. I too would love to know the answer but may I suggest contact with Sealy direct?

Then post the answer for the benefit of those that want to be better informed?

Thanks and good luck.

...if he is based in Singapore how can he have a clue....

Do you understand the meaning of FORMER banker from Singapore???

In my 9-year experience of 90-Day Reports, I have never had a problem from provincial immigration offices. Latterly, I have been doing the report via the postal system and like you, was initially a little worried when the slip wasn't returned in due time. After a phone call to the office they confirmed that providing the report was sent RECORDED (NOT EMS) I just had to wait 30 days for receipt of same. It duly arrived albeit late on a couple of occasions. I now report to Chaeng Wattana and have done it online this month... Everything as smooth as silk! Pending application printed, Approved application printed which coincided with a message to my mobile phone to confirm Approval. Incidentally, I don't have Internet Explorer but was able to simply access the site via Firefox from my MacBook Pro. Hope this helps? ?

I'd be curious if snow would be an occasion for them to wear socks and shoes/boots as opposed to pretending to be penguins with jacket, scarf, pullover and what not.....and still walk around with flip flops and no socks

Come on, nearly every Thai knows it's a serious fashion crime to wear socks and sandals or flip-flops.

Very unusual weather in Ban Dung, Udon Thani province at the moment- heavy rain and a cold biting wind. I've seen rain in January now and again.not often mind, but rarely with such cold weather.

Here in Phitsanulok today, the temperature is hovering around 16 or 17 and there's lashings of rain... ??

Hi there, Harveyboy!

You will find plenty of 'farangs' in Phetchabun - regardless of which geographic forum. ? A good place to start would be the café called 'Toffy Home' which you could look up on their website. From about 14.00, certainly Monday to Friday, you will find a motley crew of expats putting the world to rights. They're good guys! Tell them Martin sent you - they're sure to let you buy them a can of something.hahaha Enjoy!