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Renew retirement non o combination method
roath replied to john smith's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I tried to apply for combination method last year as I was a couple of 00 short one month out of 12 (but well over 1 million on average over 12 month period, but irrelevant), and the IO refused to accept the combination method. He said either minimum 65k a month (no exceptions) OR 800k. This was at Chiang Mai. -
Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Fee for Foreign Arrivals
roath replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What you are failing to take into account is that those of us who live here will be treated as tourists, so what benefit do we get? There is no indication that those on non immigrant visas etc will be excluded from this, so what's your response to that? -
Non O extension : Yellow book, Pink ID
roath replied to STD Warehouse's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The pink card specifically says that it is for Non-Thai Nationals so that's not really a good test as the card proves that you aren't Thai Saying that, from personal experience, there have been a number of places where I have qualified for the 'Thai' entry price with a pink ID card (and where not even a Work Permit will suffice) -
Non O extension : Yellow book, Pink ID
roath replied to STD Warehouse's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If you are living long term in Thailand, you really should get a yellow book (and pink card that follows) as there are a number of benefits, not all of which are about using at a national park or avoiding needing a certificate of residence etc. You are taken (a bit) more seriously as someone who is a long-term resident rather than just (for example) a long stay tourist. I used my pink card only this week to register for my booster, which saved having to get my passport out etc. and also many registrations require a 13 digit ID number which you get. I also registered my phone with my Thai ID number, which means I no longer need to update if I change my passport number. Lots of benefits for the (usually) small number of hoops you need to jump through to get one -
HRV is a lot smaller and less comfortable if you're used to a CRV. The Everest is a climb-into vehicle as basically a booted version of the Ford Ranger. The CX5 is equivalent to the CRV but the brand isn't seen as good as Honda so there don't seem to be as many of them. Has the CX8 been released now? The new Toyota Cross looks interesting and worth a look (particularly if you don't mind the lack of AWD). The MG HS is competitively priced, but not used older technology and has more questionable build quality than Honda from some reports (Chinese built?) PS I have an 11 year old CRV and think that they are a great platform and very reliable. Am sure that the newer models are even better
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The green Covid Vaccine Certificate - and how you get it.
roath replied to OneMoreFarang's topic in COVID-19 Coronavirus
Its not a Thai ID number. I had one already (Pink card and yellow book) and the ID number for the vaccination isn't the same as my Thai ID number. As a matter of note, numbers starting with 6 are for foreigners who have permanent residency. -
Try sending a power of attorney specifically for the purpose that you are trying to achieve (in this case, in connection with your bank account number xxxx) along with a signed copy of your documentation (current passbook, passport, address details etc.) along with a covering letter addressed to the bank explaining that you are abroad at the moment (with proof) and that they can call to verify, which in theory should be sufficient
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My local garage only recommends the front facing cameras as he has had a lot of issues with dual rear and front (although I would prefer both to be honest). I had two models of rear and front facing cameras (can't remember the brand, but not a cheap make) and both had to be repaired and ended up replacing them with front facing only
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Tinted windows, I know nothing, please help
roath replied to Keith5588's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Quite a useful article (in English) from Malaysia www.carlist.my/news/ad-all-you-need-to-know-before-choosing-the-right-window-film-for-your-vehicle-63962/63962/ -
Tinted windows, I know nothing, please help
roath replied to Keith5588's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I would second that. I had a Thai friend help me get my car tinted when I first came here, and recommended the same level of tint that she had in her car. After a few weeks, I went back to the shop to get it removed and replaced with the lightest tint that they could do. I could barely see out at night (in my 50s, so not too decrepit, yet) and thought it was really dangerous, particularly along mountain roads at nights, without a lot of street lighting. It is not surprising that there are so many accidents with the level of tint that many Thais have in their cars. I had the windscreen replaced, although sometimes at night, I wind-down the windows when coming out of a junction, so not ideal (particularly when raining). Get the lightest tint you can have is my recommendation. Don't judge the tint on daytime driving, which encourages a far darker tint than is safe. For reference, Malaysia permits 70% front, 50% side and 30% for rear which seems sensible -
You might be able to fly to U Tapao from CNX with Nok Air, from where, a taxi is only something like 1000 baht, although the cost of the flights is somewhat astronomical at the moment, so what you'll gain one way, you'll lose another and cost wise, it may end up the same as a private taxi from CM to BKK
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For Chiang Mai and Suvarnabhumi At the moment, they are only issuing if you are leaving the country 100201979.pdf
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I have a Yellow Fever Vaccination Booklet and it states that it is specifically for Yellow Fever Vaccinations (I have two, and both say the same thing), so it is not surprising that they won't insert details of other forms of vaccinations The Thai government have arranged for Covid specific vaccination booklets to be issued. I have attached a picture of the booklet and infographics in Thai and English which hopefully are helpful
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Also, the figures are based on people getting treatment. If Covid was simply allowed to spread unchecked, hospitals would be overwhelmed, leading to far higher mortality rates. Just look at India as en example, where they have had people dying on the streets outside hospitals. Long covid is also proving a massive problem, leading to people being incapacitated and even blindness. But presumably these covidiots think that that's ok isn't it, even though that's part of the "survival" rate
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Although in theory, having a subordinate right encumbering the land shouldn't affect the transfer of the superior title to a new owner, in practice, I have been told by several people that there have been problems with the Land Office, who have questioned the transaction and/or refused to effect the transfer without first removing the encumbrance (i.e. the usufruct etc.) so this definitely seems one that is best dealt with through a local lawyer
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I don't know the law regarding the legal capacity of minors. However, I would make a couple of general comments: Firstly, invariably it is better to have a superficiary or an usufruct than a lease, as there are well-documented issues with leases in Thailand under Thai law (basically, leases here are glorified tenancies, which don't offer the same rights as people expect according to Western concepts of what a lease is or should do) Furthermore, having a subordinate right (e.g. a lease/superficiary/usufruct) doesn't prevent the land/property being sold: it would only prevent you from being evicted during the currency of your agreement, so you could end up with a new landlord unless you have some ancillary agreement (which may or may not be legal under Thai law) pursuant to which the landlord agrees not to sell unless they have your consent etc.
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Please quote the law based on which you are purporting to give definitive legal advice The fact that the police sometimes require the original of documents does not mean that that is necessarily the law that you have to have them with you at all times. My understanding is that that the law requires all persons (including Thais) to have their ID on them at all times. Thais obviously have Thai ID cards, and for foreigners (even those with PR who are not issued a Thai ID card but only a booklet and possibly a Pink ID card), this is 'interpreted' by the police to be the actual passport I am not disputing what some police may require as a matter of practice, and I am not disputing that trying to argue the legalities of Thai law with a Thai policeman (or woman) is invariably a waste of time and energy, but saying that something 'is the law' isn't the same as saying that 'the police can require xyz' Even if you are required to provide your original passport to immigration to inspect, they are meant to permit you to produce the same to a local police station or get someone to bring to the station for you if that's where they take you