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2 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

From the UK embassy site for an Non-O marriage,

 

To me that looks like proof of funds needed?

I got a Non-O multi by post from London last trip back, April, no proof of funds, quick & easy.

They commonly have airport staff redirecting you to the alternate immigration hall if one hall is more crowded than the other.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

He said electric trains from Malaysia can operate only up to Padang Besar station as the track facilities in Thailand have yet to be electrified.

Yes, Malaysia completed its upgrade of the line a couple of years back, all dual track and full electrification. 

Just upgrading the Thai side to dual track would be a start!  Save the laying up in a siding whilst waiting for the other train to pass.

Or

https://www.cheapflights.co.uk

Emirates is cheapest from Dublin, Qatar is indeed cheaper from Manchester, but you've still got to get from Dublin to Manchester.

8 hours ago, Reluctant Traveller said:

Do you recommend any of these "VIP" type services ?

I'm seriously thinking of this  on my return. 

If you do book it the airport will be empty when you arrive, if you don't book, it will be full to the rafters!

8 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Interesting to read that still the unknowing will not look for the other hall.

Yes it's not far to walk to check out the other immigration hall, but recently the airport has become much better at trying to balance the flow of passengers. They had roped off the western hall and had staff redirecting us to the eastern hall which was empty.

Though it might be easier if they didn't overload arrival concourses E, F & G and pushed more air traffic toward C & D; but I guess they are 'reserved' primarily for the use of Thai Airways.

Arrived Swampy this morning at 10:30, redirected to East Immigration Hall - West Immigration Hall was 'Full',  though looking up the ramp it wasn't really. Eastern hall was empty, through immigration in less than 5 minutes.

On 10/05/2018 at 1:26 PM, phuketsub said:

There isn't enough passenger traffic between the van terminal and the airport to justify such a project. You can get there by songtaew for 10 baht already.

 

Total overkill, would be a white elephant.

If they want to do something 'environmentally friendly' they should concentrate on cleaning up the city, the river & canals and in educating the people of Hat Yai to dispose of their rubbish responsibly.

7 hours ago, Argus Tuft said:

And where is the transfer area (ie which concourse)

Domestic transfer is east side concourse C - there is then an immigration and security area to access the domestic area of concourse A & B.  But if you've not got your bags checked through to your final destination you'd need to clear immigration and collect your bags in Bangkok then check in. Sounds like this person hadn't checked his bags through to Phuket.

Is this applicable to ALL types of visa application or just tourist visa applications? 

Non-O visa applications have never required details of accommodation or onward travel, and overseas non-Baht bank statements have been accepted. The advice seems only applicable to tourist visa applications.

My wife has had a couple of six month visas, a two year and currently on a 5 year that will expire next year. Had been contemplating applying for a 10 year next year, I'm encouraged by the posts above, USD1,162 is a sizeable wedge of cash.

On 30/04/2018 at 6:55 AM, KneeDeep said:

There is no tethering allowed on Three PAYG

I'm using a Three prepaid data SIM in my MiFi, no problem at all.  I've a 24Gb SIM serving up internet access to four devices. It's the Internet with Legs package. Tethering might not be allowed but it isn't blocked.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Mobile-Pay-Broadband-Data-Black/dp/B01M3VJ2B2

5 hours ago, Jip99 said:

laughingly called ‘self-insured’

Well yes, if you have the finances readily available to cover yourself you're laughing.

However, should you opt not to take the insurance, and you don't have money enough to cover yourself, then that would be no laughing matter.

55 minutes ago, KneeDeep said:

A gambling man I see....

Or just a careful driver.

I've been driving for over 40 years, I've been fortunate that apart from a few incidents in my youth I've been lucky. I've not had any sort of accident or damage in the last 35 years. Renting vehicles I have the finances to cover the excess if necessary and over the years the money I've saved will more than cover the costs should the worst happen.

I don't consider it a gamble.

I don't bothered with excess insurance.

I'm here in the UK for five weeks. I have a car from Keddy, part of Europcar, the hire for 36 days works out at £18.95 per day, that's for an economy model Vauxhall Corsa 5 door manual.  I booked it via Rental Cars rather than directly through Europcar, the difference in the cost of the hire was significant - about 25% cheaper via Rental Cars. So would strongly recommend you check the consolidator sites in addition to going directly to car hire companies.

https://www.rentalcars.com/

https://www.travelsupermarket.com/en-gb/car-hire/united-kingdom/

https://www.carrentals.co.uk/

https://www.kayak.co.uk/cars

On 20/02/2018 at 9:59 AM, sandyf said:

It is very quick by post

Indeed it was.

Posted it at the weekend so as to arrive Monday morning in London, I got my passport back with my multi-O yesterday, Wednesday.

13 hours ago, phetphet said:

I don't have enough knowledge about Kodi to make my own build.

Also wouldn't have the time, or know where to start to find the best addons and keep constantly updating them as they disappear or new ones appear.

You don't need to make your own build, just make use of sites like Wireless Shack and the details of best current working addons

http://www.wirelesshack.org/top-best-working-kodi-video-add-ons.html

It's easy enough to follow the instructions on locating the repositories and installing the addons.

On 24/04/2018 at 6:30 AM, rak sa_ngop said:

to encourage you to fly with the more expensive AF flights

But who in their right minds would want to fly via Paris CDG - the worst airport in the world, and the pre-eminent example of the French pursuit of style over function.

4 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Surely the food cannot be worse than British Airways.

I've not flown with BA in over 25 years so can't say.

19 hours ago, Reluctant Traveller said:

Surley the baggage weight needs to be accurate? 
How can I choose a seat?

KLM economy baggage allowance is 1 piece checked luggage maximum weight 23kg, 1 piece hand luggage, + 1 accessory (laptop/handbag), maximum total weight 12kg. They weigh your checked baggage but generally only look at the size of your carry on bag.

You can choose seats on-line but there's an additional charge of around Bht650, if you pick a seat at check-in it's free but there's no guarantee you won't find yourself with a choice of the middle seat only. As suggested check-in early to avoid disappointment.

21 hours ago, mommysboy said:

You should get 20 years for that!

You should get 20 years for requesting a 'veggie' breakfast - what sort of abomination is that!!

23 hours ago, janclaes47 said:

So to conclude,if you want to use Kodi, TOT is certainly not the ISP you want to have, as they very obviously block streaming.

The one thing I do know about TOT is that results vary. Individual experiences across Thailand can be very, very, different. So whilst your connection speeds are slow and you have issues streaming via Kodi, my experience is the opposite.

The important thing when selecting your ISP is to ask around locally, what works fine in one area might not work at all somewhere else. Generalisations aren't greatly helpful, you need to do local research.

20 hours ago, janclaes47 said:

TOT is certainly not the ISP you want to have, as they very obviously block streaming.

Kodi works fine for me on TOT.