Bags and mobile phones

[phka]

Hi I have an appointment with the embassy in the afternoon. 

I will come straight from my hotel to the embassy then after return straight home, 

Am I allowed to bring my small bag of luggage (small rucksack) and my mobile phone with me, and is there anywhere to leave it at the embassy for 30 minutes during my appointment 

[hanuman2543]

The German Embassy provides lockers for visitors but you didn't mention the embassy you want to visit.

Edited December 6, 2020 by hanuman2543

[ubonjoe]

26 minutes ago, hanuman2543 said:

The German Embassy provides lockers for visitors but you didn't mention the embassy you want to visit.

The title of this forum answers that. "British Consular Information"

[hanuman2543]

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

The title of this forum answers that. "British Consular Information"

Just looked at the title of the post, thx for pointing that out.

[JustinCredible]

I have not been to the new building, but at the old on they would take your bag(s) and mobile phone and put in a secure area withing the Reception area on Wireless Road.  

 

I would imagine there is a similar system in place at the new venue.

[phka]

I'm hoping for a reply from them

[wombat]

1 hour ago, JustinCredible said:

I have not been to the new building, but at the old on they would take your bag(s) and mobile phone and put in a secure area withing the Reception area on Wireless Road.  

 

I would imagine there is a similar system in place at the new venue.

just don't drop your bag and walk away from it....lol

[tinca tinca]

why not phone embassay......it is as simple as that.....

[OJAS]

36 minutes ago, tinca tinca said:

why not phone embassay......it is as simple as that.....

 

"Simplicity itself" is not how I would personally describe calling the British Embassy on the dog and bone. It is an extremely time-consuming process involving the need to navigate your way through a complex automated menu system which makes finding your way to the centre of the Hampton Court Maze a doddle in comparison!

 

Far easier, I think, to click on the following link:-

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok/office/british-embassy-bangkok

 

where you will be presented with the following information of particular relevance to this thread:-

 

"British Embassy security procedures require that all visitors are searched before entering the premises. Mobile phones will be collected at the Embassy gate but the British Embassy and local guards are not liable for any loss or damage. In addition, you will NOT be allowed to enter the British Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the items below:

 

" * Any other battery-operated or electronic devices such as computer tablets, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.

 

" * Any oversize shoulder bags.

 

" * Any oversize handbags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases."

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2020 by OJAS

[phka]

9 hours ago, OJAS said:

 

"Simplicity itself" is not how I would personally describe calling the British Embassy on the dog and bone. It is an extremely time-consuming process involving the need to navigate your way through a complex automated menu system which makes finding your way to the centre of the Hampton Court Maze a doddle in comparison!

 

Far easier, I think, to click on the following link:-

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok/office/british-embassy-bangkok

 

where you will be presented with the following information of particular relevance to this thread:-

 

"British Embassy security procedures require that all visitors are searched before entering the premises. Mobile phones will be collected at the Embassy gate but the British Embassy and local guards are not liable for any loss or damage. In addition, you will NOT be allowed to enter the British Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the items below:

 

" * Any other battery-operated or electronic devices such as computer tablets, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.

 

" * Any oversize shoulder bags.

 

" * Any oversize handbags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases."

 

 

 

Tells you no 

Any oversize handbags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases."

But it doesn't tell you if you can leave them somewhere before you enter. 

Be nice to hear from them themselves wouldn't it. 

[theoldgit]

Some BTS Stations have lockers, the nearest to the Embassy is probably Sala Daeng, and then a couple of stops to Surasak and then five minutes or so walk to the Embassy.
Not ideal, but an option.

 https://www.lockbox-th.com/service_storage.html

[British Consular Team]

On 12/7/2020 at 10:10 AM, phka said:

I'm hoping for a reply from them

 

Sorry about the delay answering this one...  you can bring your bag and your phone in (we'll check them before you come up to the offices) but we don't have anywhere you can leave them, I am afraid. 

[phka]

19 hours ago, British Consular Team said:

 

Sorry about the delay answering this one...  you can bring your bag and your phone in (we'll check them before you come up to the offices) but we don't have anywhere you can leave them, I am afraid. 

Thanks a search is fine by me

[KannikaP]

20 hours ago, British Consular Team said:

 

Sorry about the delay answering this one...  you can bring your bag and your phone in (we'll check them before you come up to the offices) but we don't have anywhere you can leave them, I am afraid. 

"British Embassy security procedures require that all visitors are searched before entering the premises. Mobile phones will be collected at the Embassy gate but the British Embassy and local guards are not liable for any loss or damage. In addition, you will NOT be allowed to enter the British Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the items below:

 

" * Any other battery-operated or electronic devices such as computer tablets, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.

 

" * Any oversize shoulder bags.

 

" * Any oversize handbags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases."

 

So which one is it please?

Edited December 12, 2020 by KannikaP

[phka]

7 hours ago, KannikaP said:

"British Embassy security procedures require that all visitors are searched before entering the premises. Mobile phones will be collected at the Embassy gate but the British Embassy and local guards are not liable for any loss or damage. In addition, you will NOT be allowed to enter the British Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the items below:

 

" * Any other battery-operated or electronic devices such as computer tablets, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.

 

" * Any oversize shoulder bags.

 

" * Any oversize handbags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases."

 

So which one is it please?

Mine is an cloth ruck sack about 14 inches long  quite small when it's screws up into a ball

[KannikaP]

3 hours ago, phka said:

Mine is an cloth ruck sack about 14 inches long  quite small when it's screws up into a ball

So nothing in it then?

[phka]

9 hours ago, KannikaP said:

So nothing in it then?

Not much