[Any authorized APPLE dealers in Chiang Mai?]

1 hour ago, Alotoftravel said:

Hi,

Any recommended places to repair ipad out of warranty in  Chiang mai . I am aware of the ICARE in Central Airport/Maya plus the Studio 7 in Central Festival and Maya. I called Apple directly. Apple Support advised to go an authorized dealer. Apparently, authorized dealer can repair free if it is not a hardware problem and also they can give you a estimate price to fix it. There is no cost to estimate to repair. Any thoughts much appreciated/.

Try this place.  Excellent service and English spoken.

 

Very reasonable prices.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/aobTeuvvuBF8LJWeA

[Internet Radio Repair Chiang Mai]

Thank you everyone for your help.   Amazingly, I managed to resolve the issue a few moments ago. 

[Internet Radio Repair Chiang Mai]

Thank you.   I will give him a try.

[Internet Radio Repair Chiang Mai]

Hi

Does anyone know of a reliable electronics repair shop in Chiang Mai, to be able to repair an Internet radio?

 

Thank you.

[Any recommendations for a shop to replace the body of a laptop?]

Goodfix shop chiang mai in icon plaza on the moat.

[Creating a Last Will and Testament at an Amphur office]

22 hours ago, connda said:

I've got a Last Will and Testament that was drawn up by a lawyer but it's out of date.  The cost for amending it is stupid and not worth the money.

My Will is very simple.  It's not much more than a listing of my Thai bank assets and a few personal items which go to my wife if she survives me or my step-son if he survives my wife and I both.  Easy.  To help keep this on-topic, this is only about a Will applicable to Thailand.

I know Wills can be drawn up at the local Amphur offices.  I'm curious if anyone has done this.  If so, what is involved?  I'm thinking it may also be easier to take to probate court if the Will is registered with the Amphur?  Just wondering.  Now in my 70s and as most 70 year olds should know - death happens.  It's the way of it. 
Any direct experience with setting up a Will at an Amphur office would be appreciated. 

PM sent

[Retirement visa VS tourist visa. Advantages?]

13 minutes ago, Hellfire said:

Yes, that indeed is obvious. What about other, less obvious advantages? For example, the cost of the health related services?

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[Chiang Mai Immigration Q & A - Info and reports. (2020)]

Renewed my passport in Jan, transferred the stamps and asked the TM 30 clerk, if I need to renew my TM 30 because of my new passport.

 

The answer was no, not unless you have left the country, since last TM30 report, which for me was 2019.

 

Did my 90 day drive through on Monday and no questions on TM 30.

[Question about visa extension]

7 minutes ago, kimamey said:

I'm British and 69, until June, and I'm married.

My Non Imm O visa based on marriage runs out on 6th June. I'll be going to the UK on the 8th  April and returning on, probably 27th May. My wife is worried, as although Mahasarakham immigration has a shiny new office, visa applications are sent to Khon Kaen and she's concerned that may take it past the end of my visa even if we visit immigration before the 6th June. Does anyone know if the date you apply is the one that has to be before the expiry of the visa?

You can apply up to 45 days before.  If you are really worried, why not call in to your immigration office and get the answer directly from them.

[Making an Automatic so it can be pushed]

12 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

Thanks but doesn't work on my car - I can't remove the ignition key whilst in neutral

Put the gear into "P".  Remove the key and depress the small button at the top right of the gear console, whilst putting the gear lever into neutral.

[Chiang Mai Immigration Requiring Your Monthly Income?]

8 minutes ago, Mike Lister said:

Guessing here but it could be to see what the market will bear, those amounts haven't been increased in over 20 years.

As you say.....it is just a guess.

 

Who really knows the reason for them asking. 

 

If people answer by inflating their income to immigration, it will be counterproductive, if indeed your guess is correct.

 

It will give them a reason to consider increasing fees or financial qualifications for extensions.

[Chiang Mai Immigration Requiring Your Monthly Income?]

All this rumour mongering is easily confirmed or denied by contacting immigration.

[UK passport renewal - supporting documents]

11 hours ago, pomozki said:

Hi, I have an appt to renew my passport at the embassy in 2 weeks. 
All I'm expecting to take is a completed application form, my expiring passport and 2 colour passport pics
I'm also getting colour photocopies of every page in my passport. Will they accept it if each A4 page contains 2 original pages (left and right), so I only have to print out 16 pages instead of 32?

Can I just pay with a Thai debit card on the spot - I read you also need to fill out a "payment form" but can't find it

 

sorry for such basic questions, I couldn't find the answers
cheers

 

Don't forget to take proof of address in English with your name on.  You can use driving licence or a utility bill.  I used my dtac bill, which I downloaded from my account.

 

Copy whichever one you need.  I did both just in case.

 

As someone said, Thai debit cards sometimes get refused because payment is taken at the passport renewal office, outside of Thailand.

 

To be doubly safe, if you use a Thai debit card,  visit your bank and ensure that international payments is enabled on your account.

 

It actually happened to my neighbour.

[ATM card confiscation and possible alternatives?]

55 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

It's a debit card.  No different from any debit card in your home country. 

 

And pray tell, why can't you use those cards in Thailand? 

I wasn't talking about using debit cards in my home country.

I was asking how it was possible to use a NZ wise registered debit card in Thailand.

But thank you for clarifying.  

[ATM card confiscation and possible alternatives?]

26 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

I seem to remember that they haven't set up a system for Thailand as yet.  However you may be able to apply from a home country address (Brother, sister etc) Then get them to post it across. 

 

I applied for my Wise account/card when back in NZ.  Only took about 10 days to arrive. 

 

It's the only card I use now. 

How can you possibly use a card issued for use and registered in NZ and then use it  in Thailand, where it isn't authorised?

 

 

[ATM card confiscation and possible alternatives?]

1 hour ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Check out the Wise card.  Never had a problem with it and exchange fees are one of the lowest. 

Still waiting for wise to provide a card for Thailand.  They don't seem to be in a hurry to do so.

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I noticed this also 6 months ago, had to find a workaround to avoid the fee, now there's a drop down menu so easy, sneaky behaviour from Wise, really it should default to previous method used 

Wow!  6 months ago.  I used it last month and it defaulted to the usual bank transfer.  Hence my post after yesterday's transfer, when I noticed the fee increase.

 

 

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

4 minutes ago, bbko said:

Does this affect only those in Chang Mai? Maybe move to another forum for more exposure.

It seems that a mod has already moved this to a general finance forum.

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

2 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

You can't 'accidently' stumble into making a 'fast and easy transfer' because you have to provide the card details. That should be a red flag for just about everyone.

 

I always move the funds to be transferred into my Multi Currency account first. That way there's no chance of a misstep.

Good point.  My post was merely to point out the subtle change.

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

3 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Apologies RD, you are correct.

Thank you.

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

14 minutes ago, Chivas said:

Live screenshot

 

The app had defaulted to higher fee of £10.55 instead of £6.40.....in the past it always displayed the lowest option....easy to change but one to watch

 

 

Thank you for confirming what someone else contradicted.

 

 

 

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

Just now, Chivas said:

Yep I highlighted that here couple weeks ago using the app in that it had defaulted to the higher fee

I only noticed because the spread between gross and net had widened more than usual

 

Could immediately see why...easy to change on the app but it will be overlooked by 1000's every day

Thank you .

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

Just now, anchadian said:

Yesterday, I also changed GKP to my Thai bank.

Nothing has changed,

If it hadn't changed, I would not have posted the information.

[Wise Transfers- Caution - Fees]

Some of you may be aware of the information in my post  and some of you may already know.

This is for the the unaware.  

 

I made a transfer yesterday of GBP to Thai baht.  On the opening page, I noticed that the fees were almost 60% higher than normal.

 

My previous transfers always defaulted on the opening page, to transfer from bank.

 

Yesterday I looked to the right and it stated " Fast and easy transfer", with a drop down box.  This allowed me to change to bank transfer and the fees changed to a lower figure.

 

I hope this helps some of you.

 

Regards.

[Affordable English Courses in Chiang Mai]

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