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Friend in Jomtien moved from his poolside condo 2nd floor to opposite side. 8th floor. The noise by the Russians was too much. And that was at least 6 years ago. He speaks some Russian. So no sceptical questions please.

If this comes true it's another kick in the ... for westerners. Keep away! 90 days on a Non O for more than 400 Euro?? 90 days for Russians: 0 Ruble.

It's not 800 km for you 😊 I would choose the first one. Maybe a local knows better.

No official service point shown for Patong. https://www.dhl.com/th-en/home/ecommerce/servicepoint-finder.html

Ministry of foreign affairs (MFA) still publishes prices for Non-O single as 2000 Baht, multiple entry 5000 Baht. From that the consulates worldwide calculate their local prices. 1900 Baht is not a visa fee. Fee for one year extension. Completely different topic. I know about the 2000 Baht from own experience. Paid that in 2022 for a >visa!< issued by Khon Kaen immigration (a special case). If this NZ price explosion would apply worldwide we would hear a lot about it. For now I put it on wait and see.

Indeed hard to believe. Who pays for a single entry Non-O as follows: 389 GBP 493 USD 465 EUR !!! In Berlin a single entry Non-O cost 70 EUR.

And the THB weakness gives quite good rates looking at long time charts. Don't expect GBP to come back to the times before Brexit though. After 23rd June 2016 the downturn started.

That's the starting point: https://www.rd.go.th/english/30115.html From there to efiling: https://efiling.rd.go.th/rd-efiling-web/register All in Thai but with Chrome you get a good translation. The pictures shows what happens after entering my foreigner ID. I navigated further to a point where a "password forgotten" option is found, But leads to nowhere (recovery questions/answers without success). I will not try to get further until required. Guess a visit at the local RD office with wife would be necessary, (click on image for full size)

Another trap that you can fall in with the bankbook: if you have many transactions and do not update/print regularly you get a CMB (combined) entry which can raise eyebrows at immigration. What has happened during the combined period? Probably best to request a one year statement routinely?

A poster recently stated that immigration was ok with two 6 months statements which would save you waiting. Just another visit to the branch. The whole system and form of the statements is antiquated compared to what I was used to western banks.

Same question. I recently got a one year statement from Bangkok Bank and expected(!) to see some details. But no, not much more than the bank book entries.

Fiddled on the RD site. I will try as you suggest.

As mentioned: the application at the RD is based on my Thai ID nr. which I already had at the time. So I assume the 10 digit number of 2016 is now replaced by that ID. What supports the idea is, that the website signaled that I already have an online account when using this citizen ID. What remains unclear for the moment is that I can't remember having given e-mail and password.

My current entry is based on Thai ID number for foreigners (yellow book/pink card). So I hope I won't need an address certificate. Or is it simply my 13 digit Thai ID number for foreigners? (6-...).

Never did any COD payment with Lazada or Shopee. Mostly trough Bangkok Bank debit card. Always entering data from scratch (no "save card"). Last Shopee payment from 18 Jan 2024. ("Payment Method Mobile Banking") Last Lazada payment from 6 Feb 2024 paid by debit card. Guess about 20 payments through the year.

I also tried to use some online services from the RD. When entering my foreigner ID it says I am already registered. Just that I can't remember any details

Years ago I was at the revenue department and applied for return of witholding tax. It was approved and I obviously was registered and should have a TIN? The only document I can find is a "K.21" (ค.21) from 2016. Can someone confirm that the (pixelated) number (10 digits) appearing twice is the TIN? (not sure from translation results). I am interested as there is a chance that my German bank would ask for (happens from Swiss banks regularly).

Guess they won't have much time for party. Likely participating in that salvage operation for the sunken Thai Navy ship. (that's the only current news about US navy and Thailand) https://aseannow.com/topic/1320541-thai-us-mission-launched-to-find-remains-of-missing-htms-sukhothai-crew/

I blew up two of these sensor switches Smells bad.

Yes. Can be delayed by the federal council but not be impeded. And the warnings are loud and many fold. 25 grams of cannabis allowed to carry in public. Street dealers dream.

Exactly that and I have it from talking to some agent in Pattaya (some 2 or 3 years ago). Bangkok Bank otherwise "complicated". So this for those who use an agent with "shady" methods. A sentence from the agent to a customer that I remember: all I need is your passport and the money. "The money" being the 25k Baht for his special service.

And showing the many alternatives around Pattaya. Home Pro at BigC Extra is convenient and probably serves similar interests. And if that is not enough, just follow the road passing BigC Extra parking entrance and get to the back entrance of the really big HomePro on Sukhumvit (without ever driving on Sukhumvit).

Checked their website and found nothing in the Pattaya area. One location halfway to Bangkok.

Is a 20 year old photo OK?

Until you get an official answer, let me guess: it's the email address. Generally unwanted. Hiding it (not clickable) like callcenter(at)ais.co.th might work.