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  1. 6 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

    Shopee removed the bank transfer option a year or so ago and will not accept foreign credit card.  They lost me with that move.

    Last few times I ordered I used PromptPay.  You take screenshot of the QR code Shopee app generates and then use Thai banking app to pay for items.   Or if you are using a desktop, you just scan the QR code on-screen with mobile device.   I don't know if Thai desktop internet banking allow payment via QR code.

  2. 11 minutes ago, gargamon said:

    I use shopee exclusively as the lazada experience is lacking in a number of areas. Shopee is easy. Log in, do your search, then run google translate on the page. Works remarkably well.

    Lazada has better overall coupon stacking (although recently you can no longer use cashback and discount coupon....unless you get a specific cashback coupon that allows this).

     

    Shopee does have better "recommended/related" products results though.   And there are some vendors that might only be on shopee, but not Lazada.  It does seem like Shopee gives the seller a little more control on how they can list items.

     

    I used to search on Lazada desktop, add to cart, and then purchase via the mobile.   But more recently, I order direct through the app.

     

    Are you using Shopee on laptop or mobile browser?  or via Shopee app?  How are you doing translate?

    I use Universal Copy app to scan text, and use the translate feature there.

  3. On 1/27/2023 at 8:08 AM, grumpyoldman said:

    Just so that I follow, the OP can expect long queues at the Thai Embassy Penang due to all of the Phuket longstayers.

    Got the non-O multiple.

     

    It wasn't as bad as I thought.   About 100 applicant tickets total on a Monday.   It was pretty much like it was pre-2020.  But now they make people hang outside the consulate a little bit longer until the inner queue is reduced.  And you follow an exact queue when you enter the consulate, constantly rotating seats until you get to the front.   Need a face diaper for when you go inside.

     

    The printer van was gone (he did passport photos also).  Not sure if that was just that day or permanent.  I would suggest getting any photocopies or photos done at the printer shops near Chulia St, Komtar, or your hotel if they have it.  The consulate does have copies of the Thai Visa application form; get 2 copies at the security window if you don't already have one (2nd copy is in case you make too many errors you can start over).

     

    Several people seemed to have downloaded the Chinese national instructions, which was 3 copies of everything for a tourist visa.  Most nationals only needed a single copy of any required document.   

     

    I forgot to ask if it was possible to do a 3-Year Multiple Non-O.    And the O-X visa also peaked my curiosity.

     

    Make sure you have enough MYR for the visa fee.  They seem to informally accept THB if you are short, but I wouldn't rely on that.  The nearest ATM is nearly 1KM away

     

    Pick up is the next business day, 14:00 - 15:30-ish

     

    Relevant links:

    2023 Office Holidays Penang Thai consulate closure

    2021 Updated Visa Fees in MYR

    Penang Thai Visa Application form 

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    Online_Visa_Application_Form.pdf Thai-Consulate-Penang-Office-Holidays-2023_ตารางวันหยุดราชการ.pdf

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  4. I was wondering if the requirements for non-o have changed since the before covid situation at Penang Thai embassy in Malaysia  Been a few years since I've had to get one.  Let's see if this list is still valid:

     

    Thai Visa Application

    2 passport photos

    Valid Passport with a few blank pages

    Copy of passport ID page

    Copy of entry stamp into Malaysia

    Copy of Thai Mother's ID card

    Copy of Thai child's birth certificate

    Copy of Tambien Baan (housebook registration, page 1 and page with Thai mom/kid's info)

    Multiple entry non-o:  Copy of Bank Statement showing 400k THB equivalent in USD, (or EUR, MYR, if using non-Thai bank acct)

    Single entry non-o:  Copy of Bank Statement showing 150k THB equivalent in USD, (or EUR, MYR, if using non-Thai bank acct)

     

    I don't know what the visa fee is now for the single/multiple non-o.

     

    Are there any extra covid related requirements or anything else not on the list?

     

    Are the hours still 09:00 - 11:00 to accept application?  And 14:00-16:00 to receive it in evening?

     

    Thanks in advance.

  5. On 4/22/2020 at 1:24 PM, taiping said:

    Same 7-day deadline for returns when I bought a fake "Kingston" USB Flash drive from Lazada. Found out after trying it after 10-days. Lazada would not take any responsibility and claim they vet all their vendors to prevent counterfeit products. Sure, which is why I can buy fake products on Lazada today and prove that they are fake.  

     

    Did you buy from LazMall Kingston official store?

     

    Also, if you do initiate the returns process within the "order details" portion of the lazada portal ( the 7/15 day return period) the process goes smoothly.     

     

    Also, not sure why people are buying electronic devices/appliances and waiting several weeks (after the return period is over) to test them.   Especially in Thailand, whos fault is that really?  

     

     

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  6. On 3/30/2021 at 5:12 PM, chilly07 said:

    Am waiting for  Amazon  but Thailand seem to  be resisting them. 

     

    Amazon does ship some items to Thailand.   There is a "customs" estimate included in the shipping price. They guarantee you will not pay anything extra.    They use some division of UPS to get your package to the Thai border.  Then a local carrier will do the last mile delivery.  4-6 day delivery.

     

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    I agree with others, use COD with unknown sellers.   My understanding is that COD now can be paid via QR scan with some carriers (PromptPay/Bank app transfer).   I will try this next time.

  7. 5 hours ago, Bubbha said:

    Their best plans offer 1 GB/700MG for 900 Baht per month - or 1GB/500MG for 700 Baht per month.

     

    You can keep the 590 plan.   Just make them give you a new modem.    I'm very surprised that they even allowed you to have that modem with the fiber plan.

     

    11 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

    I think that GPON (fiber modem) is in Bridge mode (It can function as a router), as it is connected to another router - just my guess. You/tech could set it back to router mode, but you'd need the configuration details and PPPoE credentials.

     

    No need for bridge mode.   Use the "new" ToT fiber modem/router that they give you to get your internet going.   Then use one of the LAN slots on the ToT modem to add another private router if you really want.  You can then turn off the WAN/WIFI on the ToT modem/router.   

    Doing it this way makes it easy for ToT to troubleshot and/or swap out modem in the future.

     

    How many times have the ToT technicians actually come to your complex?   With 3bb where I am, they come out to check any problem that cannot be reset at the office.   And they bring their own laptop and usually a new router.   I think I'm on my  3rd fiber modem (no charge);  all of them were good quality.   I didn't even ask for the swap....they just did it.  

     

    I have the 590 plan, which is 1000/300 at the moment.   test speeds "only" give 700-800+ Down and 300 Up on the ethernet connection.   Wifi is more like 260-400 / 300.

     

     

  8. On 4/1/2021 at 1:19 PM, 4evermaat said:

    2) To test LAN speed, try plugging the ethernet cable from the fiber modem directly into your laptop.  If your laptop does not have ethernet port, use CalDigit (whatever that dock with ethernet port is).

     

    Have you tried connecting with CAT 5e/6 cables from fiber modem directly into your computer?   Or with a friend's laptop?

     

    Also, when the TOT tech comes to your house, what does the speedtest results show on their devices?  

     

    When 3bb comes to the house, they show their speedtest results on their mobile + laptop devices.

  9. 28 minutes ago, Bubbha said:

    When I use Wifi instead of ethernet, my speed is till maxed out at 100/100 (plus or minus).

     

    1) Do you actually disconnect the ethernet cable and retest with only wifi?

    (or temporarily disable the ethernet connection in the  Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections panel)

     

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    2) To test LAN speed, try plugging the ethernet cable from the fiber modem directly into your laptop.  If your laptop does not have ethernet port, use CalDigit (whatever that dock with ethernet port is).

     

    I'm assuming that cable is CAT 5e.  If it is not, test with a 5e or 6 cable.

     

     

    3) when you call technician to come and test, what do the results on their laptop show you?

     

     

  10. So to summarize what others have said:

     

    --> the fiber modem capability: (WiFi should have 5G spec 802.11 n, ac or newer); the ethernet LAN port should support 1 Gbps (1,000Mbps) connections.   

    If you are using fiber modem from ISP, good chance it support minimum 5G 802.11ac wifi + 1Gbps LAN  If you are using your own modem and/or router(s), then it should have minimum specs above.

     

    --> computer network card:  wifi 5g + 802.11n, ac, or newer spec); ethernet LAN port 1 Gbps.

     

    --> ethernet LAN cable:  CAT 5e or CAT6 or higher spec in good condition. 

     

    I suspect either your modem/computer lan port is only 100Mbps max.  Or you are using CAT5 cable, which is maximum 100Mbps.

     

    Go to Advice, JIB, BananaIt, LazMall, or other proper IT shop and get the correct cable.   And make sure to have a couple of meters extra.   So if you will average 7 meters away from router, get the 10m cable.....or even 15m cable so you can expand later.

  11. 9 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

    Just seen the clip on CH7. Lynch mob in action.

     

    10 hours ago, welshissan said:

    Did you watch it on Thai TV this morning? I did, people armed with clubs attacking the driver and stomping on his head

     

    Can someone please post a link to the youtube, fb, or news with the video clip?    

    Or upload it here if it is small enough.

  12. 18 hours ago, webfact said:

    Police shot out the tires of the tanker and Theeraphat was taken into the custody of the Muang district police. 

     

     

    17 hours ago, stubuzz said:

    The police shot out the tyres of a moving gas tanker on a highway! What were they thinking?

     

    This is not a movie...Those bullets can ricochet and hit innocent bystanders.

     

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    This happened in an older article as well (Thai police shooting at the tires).

  13. Ended up using Lazada with COD.   This listing.    And it took about 2 weeks from the day I ordered it.   A little expensive compared to the amazon.com listing, but no issues with the product.

    And it looks like the price spiked 86 baht from when I ordered it.     I do think it could be bought cheaper if it can be sourced from a Thai wholesaler.

  14. 16 hours ago, GrandPapillon said:

    I receive the funds from a local Thai account, don't think changing the labels for the transfer would mean that the funds would come from an overseas account that would get hit with BoT fees and in-shore exchange rates

     

    are you getting the funds from a non-Thai bank account into your local bank account?

     

    TW send it using Bangkok Bank, but it is coded differently so that it appears to be an international transfer.  It's good enough for income requirements for immigration extensions of stay applications.  If you have a Bangkok Bank account with int'l remittance SMS setup, you will receive SMS.

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  15. 6 minutes ago, natway09 said:

    Cheap is only cheap as long as you get a good conversion rate.

    I have always found that Thai banks give a far better rate than overseas ones.

    My suggestion send in the original currency & get the Thai bank to convert.

    Certainly out of Australia or NZ their banks give a dismal Thai rate

     

    Are you guys even reading the responses and checking the mentioned services?   Both TransferWise and WorldRemit show you the exchange rate and all fees prior to payment.  You can then compare that with stated fees from your bank's swift wire department or local electronic transfer to Bangkok Bank (if you are using that option).

     

    You could even split up the money evenly across 3-4 different services and see which one delivered quickest and with best exchange rate (including all fees)

     

    20 minutes ago, GrandPapillon said:

    not sure if WISE is approved for currency exchange by the BoT, that would be an interesting question to ask

    Wise doesn't send outward THB remittances. 

     

    For an illegal operation, they sure do leave a lot of incriminating evidence, including a pdf receipt history of each transfer.

     

     

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  16. 18 hours ago, stat said:

    Dude, cheap is an opinion not a fact ???? Its like changing money at the airport because the sign says no commision ????

     

    Pls provide data how much Baht you got for x not an opinion, thanks!

     

    TransferWise shows you exactly how much ฿฿ you will receive, including fees for your payment method.   And your payment method will be "local".   The speed is pretty fast also (could be instant, 1-2 hours, or next business day early morning, Thai time).    

     

    So the on-site calculator is precise.

     

    If you select "funds for long stay in Thailand" as reason for transfer [and use bangkok bank as recipient bank], you will get it around 14:00 Thai time next business day....but it shows up as an international transfer, which may be important when needing proof of funds for qualifying for an extension of stay.

     

    If you want cash pickup fast, use WorldRemit.  But the exchange rate is a little bit worse than TW, as they get you twice (fee to send + poorer exchange rate).  But adding it all up, it is still good.  Especially if you need someone to pick it up fast.

     

    Edit: another note about TW:  the speed depends on method of payment, sender country/currency, and recipient country/currency.   USD to THB is pretty quick with debit card payment (few minutes to few hours depending on time of day).  Using ACH is cheaper, but it might sometimes take extra time to complete transfer.

     

    USD to INR (India) via debit card is Instant.  

     

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