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  1. 8 hours ago, itsari said:

    I have never understood what motivates a person to walk into a business one time and decide to send a damning report.

    If one is happy with the service then say so in your review. If you are not happy then do not return and forget the review.

    Google maps is a useful tool but the review option is not. 

     

  2. 20 hours ago, anchadian said:

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    Deputy National Police Chief Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn has been charged with the wrongful exercise of duties and accepting bribes by the police.

     

    This follows the discovery of a financial connection between him and an illegal online gambling network through at least 4 mule accounts valued at 300 million baht, as reported by Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). He also said more than half of the 300 million was transferred to other high-ranking officers and used to cover Pol Gen Surachate's daily expenses.

     

    Pol Gen Surachate, along with four other police officers accused of the same offenses, could also face charges of money laundering, according to Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat.

     

    https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1760234099829325841

     

    Another joke?

  3. 20 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

    How long is a piece of string.

    The amount on time you plan for being in Thailand for 2014 is not an issue using visa exempt entries. 

    Don't follow the "visa bit of hassle where I live" eVisa? 

    Have you tried the Thai Embassy in London? I found it a nightmare applying online. Gave up and entered Visa Exempt. Then with a local agency obtained a retirement one year visa.

  4. 8 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

    Typical... first do  and than think... water shortages are in sight and drought all over the country because less rainfall, but 3 weeks watersplashing is no problem. and the government has no idea that people outside Thailand  don't even know this event and maybe will be amused if they come for a visit

    Amused or bemused?

     

  5. 2 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

    They would be #1, if they included those that died, due to road accidents, instead of only counting those that died at the scene, before being put into an ambulance.

    This comment has been broadcast repeatedly by many over the last two decades. 

    When driving licenses are earned through proper efficiency tested on public roads, not via a Test Center system and generous donations we may see an improvement in safety and courtesy on the roads.

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  6. Can the TM30 be completed and registered online?

    If I am staying in a Province where the nearest IMO is located in another province can my friends submit the form there?

    Is there a time limit to submitting a hard copy?

    Years ago I just reported my presence at the local Tambon Police Station! I cannot recall a TM30 being mentioned.

    Last year my hosts were fined 1600 B for not submitting the form.  when they asked how they would know of the various forms needed by foreigners the response was, "You have to know!"

    What is the IQ level required by IMOs when joining the Ministry?

     

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  7. 1 hour ago, Chris1950 said:

    Has anyone got a 60 e-visa from the UK recently?  I cant find any information about the "photo taken wihin 6 months".  Is this passport sized or what? No prizes for guessing the response I got from the London Embassy.

     

    Chris

     

     

    Refer Section 3.2 Upload your photograph in the Evisa Application form. It is JPEG 3 MB max.

  8. On 7/29/2023 at 1:11 PM, Jacques Clouseau said:

    It's a strange move.

    Usually when what's on offer doesn't sell, you lower your prices, right ?

    Not in Thailand. I recall a Thai owned and managed bar located opposite attractive competitively priced one. While the latter was busy the former empty decided to raise their prices  when questioned the response was "we are not making any profit we have to increase price".

  9. On 9/19/2023 at 8:47 AM, Boatman37210 said:

    I retired to Thailand 12 years ago on a retirement visa.  Never had a visit to my home by immigration during that time.  We just got a call from immigration saying they will visit on Thursday to confirm that I live at my reported address.  

     

    I married a Thai lady 12 years ago and live in a house and on land that she owns.  She has gone with me for each extension of stay over the years.

     

    Since I retired my income has almost tripled.  Maybe they are suspicious of that. 

     

    Also, since the doing away of the income letter I have opted do income rather than money in bank.  The last two extensions I got angry because they did not know what they were doing and it was obvious.  Before you just handed them an income letter.  Now you have to confirm your income and reconcile your disbursing bank in the U.S. to your receiving bank in Thailand. They do not know how to do that.  Maybe this is their way of getting back for my anger the last two visits.

     

    Anyone on retirement visa ever have immigration visit their home afte such a long period of time?

     

    Thanks in advance.

    Yes, I had two officers visit my home in SURIN Province some 8 years ago. We had to call the village headman to confirm my good behavior etc.,

    They stopped procrastinating when I produced photos of my house during it being built. I have no idea why this whole procedure was necessary as I had been renewing my Retirement Visa annually for the previous 7 years. They left happy with some T bags. I discovered later that both officers were visitors from BKK. They were thirsty!

  10. On 9/3/2023 at 11:35 PM, webfact said:

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    In a shocking incident, police have issued an arrest warrant for a prominent bank officer in Kalasin province, who allegedly embezzled almost 30 million baht from customers.

     

    Operating within the network of Village Funds (GFs), the officer exploited her role as a bank officer to manipulate account books, fake transactions, and divert loans, causing cumulative losses of nearly 30 million baht, reported Daily News.

     

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    The scandal came to light when the GF committee received complaints of delayed disbursements. Residents realized the officer in question was responsible for these discrepancies. She worked at the Savings Bank branch in Kuchinarai district for over a decade, wearing the bank's uniform.

     

    The local police have responded promptly, filing charges against her for embezzlement, document forgery, and other related crimes. The investigative unit is gathering evidence to construct a robust legal argument.

     

    The monetary losses stemming from the fraudulent scheme have surpassed 28 million baht, with projections indicating that the final sum could extend to 30 million baht.

     

    This occurrence has sparked widespread public indignation, prompting the bank's leadership to take decisive measures. They have relocated senior officials from the branch and initiated internal inquiries. Furthermore, the bank's higher-level board has established dedicated committees to confront the situation and provide compensation to those impacted.

     

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    This case underscores the crucial significance of upholding honesty and integrity within financial institutions, which is essential for cultivating trust and safeguarding customer interests. With the ongoing investigation, the bank's reputation hangs in the balance, underscoring the stakes involved.

     

    Top Picture: Daily News

     

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  11. On 8/26/2023 at 6:25 AM, Jumbo1968 said:

    I agree, I see people on flights attempt to take carry on baggage over the weight limit and size, don’t they ever read the what baggage allowances are or just pushing their luck.

     

    Try doing it on an EasyJet ot Ryanair flight, Servisair / Emirates at Newcastle weigh your carry on baggage and on many occasions I have witnessed people being told it’s too heavy/large and they then are frantically trying to put it in their hold baggage.


    I always get concerned when passengers are putting heavy bags in the overhead lockers, if they accidentally slip from their grasp they could do a passenger a serious injury.


    When B.A. used to fly from Heathrow their carry on baggage limit was 25kg but the size of the bag limited, try lifting 25 kg into an overhead locker.

    Why not place a weighing m/c near the baggage Xray system and bar anyone exceeding the limit?

     

  12. On 8/25/2023 at 12:08 PM, ewelve said:

    Firstly let me thank the great help im getting from this site from Brit Tim its so appreciated

     

    As most of you know if you have been reading my post, i have applied for a Tourist multiple entry visa. The Embassy website says you have to show 60,000 baht in the bank.

    I have sent firstly my everyday Lloyds account with £4000 about 170-180,000 baht in my account. I also sent my Thai bank account details with 320,000 baht in it.

    I received a request from the Embassy for another £10,000 guarantee on top of the information i have already sent them. Then by good fortune i was informed this was a scam by Brit Tim on this site.

    I have tried for 4 days now to talk to someone at the Embassy on the Visa line and the Consular line but im always left ln hold for exactly 2 hours then cut off.

    I have emailed them on a few occasions to ask if the original site on the net for E-visas is real, they have not replied to the requests.

    They (If it was them) have sent me two different address to send copies of my bank statements [email protected] and [email protected].

    i have sent another email to the Embassy last night asking please confirm the Official website on the net for E-Visa'a is their site but again no replies. I have sent these emails directly to the embassy from government information to confirm that im sending to the right email address for the Thai Embassy.

     

    Phew this is long.

     

    Upshot is i have just received yet another email from the "Embassy" saying i have not sent them enough information and they are cancelling my application and keeping the money. 

    Something is very wrong at the Embassy, i applied to them only and therefore the problem must be within their site

     

    All together i have sent information proving i have i have at least 910,000 baht in my two UK accounts im not sending anymore details regarding any monies more i may have.

     

    This problem could be solved if it was possible to have some kind of contact with the Embassy but its impossible for me, does anyone out there know a way i can do it, i have called constantly the Visa and consulate offices over the past 4 days and left on hold each time for 2 hours then the call is cut off, then no-one contacts me by email with my name in the header its just dear applicant which Brit Tim and my bank says is a big no-no.

     

    Does anyone know a way i can make contact, i dont want to argue about the price proof etc etc its already been done?

    I also want to point out that this could happen to anyone trying to apply for a visa. 

    I am attaching the latest email and also a screen shot of the website i used to apply

     

    Thai Embassy London <[email protected]>

    To:

    You

    Fri 25/08/2023 10:12

    Thank you for your email.

     

    Many apologies, we cannot proceed with your application because The applicant does not provide enough evidence.

     

    We have to cancel your application. 

    (All visa fees are non-refundable.) However, you can still enter Thailand with a 30 days visa exemption Scheme for UK passport holders.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    The visa team

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    It appears that this Embassy has not changed its work ethics and processes! I gave up trying after several attempts back in 2020.

     

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