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I remembered my source. The Pattaya News (June 13, 2020 edition) reported that the ban on foreigners was being ended June 15, 2020.

It's your choice. About 10 months ago, I was in the same position as you, also with SCB. I was sitting in my home branch, so no problem.

Sorry, I can't remember my sources on this, but I have seen one report in the last 24 hrs. or so saying that the answer is "yes". And I have seen a report by a foreigner saying that he recently did it, originating from Morchit 2 Bus Station in Bangkok. Still, I would advise you to go to your local bus station a day or two ahead to confirm. Also SRT trains were never affected by this.

- I once did it, all in one day

- are both your current & new job in the same province ?

- make sure you don't cancel your current WP before the new one is issued.

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I may soon have to have some documents sent from Canada for my signature, and then return same. I would appreciate comments from anyone who has done this in the Covid-19 era, in which we all find ourselves. Company ? Length of time required ? Americans, please feel free to comment too. I think most couriers operating internationally from Canada are offshoots of American ones.

Given that the OP is outside of Thailand, his getting married wouldn't help. Both he and his new wife would be in the same position - two foreigners with no basis to enter Thailand.

Instead of whining about it on Thaivisa, do what I did - send an e-mail of complaint to The Transport Co. at [email protected]  Be polite, and use simple English. If you have a Thai person in your life, ask him or her to do it in Thai. And, ask every foreigner you know to do the same.

Thanks gentlemen. I have taken it to ST Service, located inside Petchkasem Dept. Store, on the Thesaban 1 Road side of the store. Awaiting a chip to be sent from Bangkok.

It's an Acer. I am not getting any illumination on the screen. As far as I can determine, from the indicator lights, the computer itself, and the charger, are still working. It was not damaged in a fall, or anything like that.

Any ideas as to where I can get my laptop repaired in Surin city ? Thanks in advance.

- asking for a friend; Employed as a school teacher in Thailand, presently stranded out of country; so I think will be subject to 14 day quarantine upon Re-entry. He has a Re-entry Permit.

- Will he have to bear the cost of his quarantine ? If yes, does anyone have an idea of the cost ?

- presuming he will also need a "fit to fly" medical certificate, and medical insurance ?

3 hours ago, Malawi said:

Money has to be in the bank 2 months before application. 

This is not universally true. Some Immigration offices still require 3 months before. Giving your location might elicit a reply from someone with local knowledge. Failing that, check with your Immigration office; probably a good idea in any case.

I am trying to send you a message, but the forum won't let me do that, even though I have signed in. If you can send me a message, I will reply to it.

Thank you ! I found Bangkok Post articles from Nov. '17 and Jan. 18 discussing the bill while it was a draft. We can only assume it was passed.

Pib, with reference to your Post # 4 above; are you able to cite a source for the 10 yr. figure you mentioned ? I have done research before in English, but never found anything.  

You should expect closure if no activity for one year. (365 days). Probably done automatically by the computer. You might be able to re-open, if you make a deposit promptly ( maybe within 1 yr. ?) I did that once, though can't recall exactly how long after realizing the 1 yr. deadline had passed.

I don't have a definitive answer to your question, and to some extent nothing is definite yet. Varying calendars are in circulation, though all now seem to be assuming a July 1, 2020 starting date. The variances now seem to be centred on the length of the October 2020 and April 2021 vacations with a presumption of a normal school year for next year beginning in May 2021.

For the current school year, consider these points:

- a start before July 1, 2020 now seems almost impossible.  It has been announced that entrance exams are to be scheduled in the first half of June, with results to be announced approximately June 15.

- delaying beyond July 1 makes it too difficult to complete the required number of instructional hours by April 30, 2021. If they begin on or about July 1, the lost time (6 - 9 weeks, depending on the school) can probably be made up by some combination of:  a longer school day, compulsory Saturday classes; cancellation of non-academic activities, and reduction or outright elimination of vacation periods in October 2020 and April 2021.

Where do you live ?

You can lie about your age if you want to, but your birth date is on your passport.

I don't see how anyone could have accurate numbers on ESL teachers in Thailand, to say nothing of those who are either unemployed, or employed but seeking a new job.

Where I am, the private bus companies are still offering service to/from Bangkok, though on a reduced timetable. Check at your local bus station to see what is available.  No night buses because of the curfew, so from Phuket, probably an early morning departure for an early evening arrival.

2 hours ago, AtlasAus said:

If you want to pull out more than a 1000 a day then you will need to contact your bank.

 

I have never been able to get the 30,000 Baht some ATMs advertise, though I can pull 2 x 20,000 but that comes with extra fees of course, unless like me you have an ING account and all costs are refunded. 

I am not American, and don't use a home-country account, so I stand to be corrected on this. US $1000 + service charges is presently more than B 30,000. Try withdrawing a slightly smaller amount.

You are limited by the physical constraints of the particular ATM, as well as by whatever limits your bank has set. Most machines are limited to B 20,000 - 30,000/transaction. You are normally limited to two transactions per day. However, there is nothing to stop you from doing your second transaction immediately after the first.