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In my case, I bought CAT phones. One had FLIR thermal camera. And the most recent one a satellite connectivity option for emergencies and basic texting when ordinary signal isn't available.

Some phones are not available on the Thai market.

Although, I didn't order via Amazon but had a phone privately shipped from a family member, my phone was not on the NBTC approved list, I basically was in a similar situation a few months ago. It took me a few days of reading and calling around to find out what exactly had happened and what could be done. Officially, all phones being imported to Thailand require an NTBC license. If the phone has been approved by NBTC and is on their list, in theory, some have done it, one can go through various bureaucratic steps and apply for the license. If you succeed, most likely it will take a decent amount of time, effort and some expense. If your phone has not been approved, and thus no license can be acquired, the only way to get it, is to pay a well connected broker, who will persuade the customs officer to allow it to be imported without a license. Although, I can't speak for all brokers, but expect it to be 10k upwards. Possibly, but without certainty, it could be that the fee would drop without an agent in between. But that would require you to have face to face time with the right customs officer. Then there is the option of having it sent back, but here one enters a catch 22. In order for it to be exported out of Thailand, it requires an NTBC export license, which one either can't get or has difficulty getting. The final option, which some have succeeded in doing, is to file for a return from Amazon and buy the phone in Thailand (if available).

If you got some cash to spare, you could consider using an agent to facilitate guaranteed entry.

Recently, a friend of mine was about to apply for an agent assisted Non-ED extension and last minute immigration refused as they discovered he'd reach 50 in a few months and explained that they could/would not issue such extensions to anyone over 50 and advised he should get a Retirement extension.

Unfortunately we live in an age of trial by media and are presumed guilty until proven innocence.

A friend of mine managed for 10k. Gently kept asking for help. At some point one of the more entrepreneurial officers decided to help.

The Dutch Embassy stopped issuing these letters around January 2023. A consular staff member said it was communicated to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs that no such letters would be issued anymore. I assume the MFA has the task to inform immigration.

Thank you for your detailed posts. Makes me realize how much there is to explore and discover.

Gustav Mahler : Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp-Minor Movement 4. Adagietto 1) Short historical anecdote on Mahler's adagietto and the contrasting tempos of legendary conductor Willem Mengelberg and conductors of our time. 2) Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Willem Mengelberg, recorded May 1926 [07m08s] 3) New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Bernstein [11m01s] Which version do you think is nicer? Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest 120 jaar S01E01 - Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest 120 jaar (small) .mp4 07 - Symphonie Nr. 5 cis-moll. IV. Adagietto.mp3 04. IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsam.mp3

Johannes Brahms : Symphony No. 3 in F-major op. 90 Movement 3. Poco allegretto Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan For those who like a short lyrical movement. Brahms 3 &CD025_02.mp3

I watched it like a short movie with musical theme at the center. With a deceptive baroque or classical start suddenly transitioning to pop or rock style, which I think they did with great skill. Imagining how an audience in those days would have reacted to music of our times. And, yes, they treated the cellos rather harshly. ????

I saw this one a while ago, quite original and well executed. Of course, loved the shocked faces of the audience

Shostakovich No. 5 - 4th movement conducted by Leonard Bernstein Probably the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. But I guess some forum members would be able to tell. Bernstein's famous interpretation of this music leading to a ridiculously fast execution by the orchestra. Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 Bernstein.mp4

I wasn't aware one could upload sound files. Learned something new!