[Car Workshop and Mechanic]

Hi there, 

Any recommendations for repairs and car service for a VW Passat in Chiang Mai area. 

Thanks.

Warmest

 

 

 

[Popular Pattaya based YouTuber Kev in Thailand passes away]

RIP Kev 

[English translation regarding automatic visa extensions and suspension of 90 day reporting]

Good thing ????????????????

[Baht weakens as global markets slide]

Currently 13/3/20 17.35 hr XE Money Converter

AU$ 1 = 20.06 Baht

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[Self quarantine - What does it mean?]

Self and Society Responsibility

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[Info via AOT app required from inbound passengers at airports]

8 hours ago, Schmuddel said:

Well, it´s March 12th in Thailand already. So if you have to present that App after landing, it should be available already, but I haven´t found any other App. Did you?

If my info is correct, you can get it on Google Play. 

Warmest 

[Help with Pros & Cons Choosing a Plan Please]

37 minutes ago, essox essox said:

I would KEEP AWAY from Pacific Cross....

Why, can you please explain, or give the reason why this is your opinion.

Thanks

Warmest

[Money transfer and the falling baht]

On 3/9/2020 at 7:42 PM, leeneeds said:

What fee's are charged sending and receiving,

nothing is Free,

If you are using TransferWise

You only needs to pay the sending fees no receiving fees

Warmest

[Govt now requires arriving foreigners to specify countries recently visited]

Can they check your passport for this info?

Yes,  they can. But what about those on transit where you don't get your passport stamped? 

Warmest

[Your opinion please]

13 hours ago, saakura said:

 

"So, would you take your family of four to Thailand in the coming weeks, given the above scenario?"

 

NO. 

I would cancel that trip if it is not necessary to go. Thailand will still here for a long long time to stay.

Warmest.

[Covid-19: Major Thai bank stops exchanging foreign money]

That's crazy. 

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[Money transfer with cash pickup]

You can try to apply for a TransferWise Platinum Debit Mastercard.

Warmest.

[what medication for covid 19?]

16 minutes ago, Tayaout said:

Some warning about ibuprofen. I was wondering why it was not common in Thailand vs paracetamol and found that it's dangerous when having dengue fever. Since dengue symptoms can be confused with a flu it makes sense to not use ibuprofen. 

Spot on.

Warmest

[Health Ministry announces list of high-risk virus-hit nations]

Not workable.

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[Thailand announces compulsory quarantine for arrivals from six places]

15 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Thais and foreigners who came from these places will have to go through self-quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel room, where they have to report themselves to the authorities every day or officials will come to check on them," health ministry spokesman Rungrueng Kitphati told Reuters.

 

If the person needs to go to the police station or the police come to check,  is it not endangering the police and others? 

Warmest

 

[O conversion denied at Jomtian - Wants 800K in Thai bank only]

1 hour ago, Martyp said:

Once again, you have a plan, but what you are doing is not the "usual". Bring your plan to your Immigration office. If they don't like it then you can have a discussion about what will work. Be careful who you talk to. If the Immigration officer is not high up what you are told may not hold when you go to get your extension. Ultimately you need to ask yourself how important an extension is and what you are willing to pay for it and have a plan B if things go wrong.

Ultimately you need to ask yourself how important an extension is and what you are willing to pay for it 

Totally agreed, there is always a price, question is are you willing to pay.

Thanks

Warmest

[Ministry updates list of high-risk destinations]

7 hours ago, madmitch said:

Thailand continues to be the hub of u-turns!

No,no,no that is only in Malaysia

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[Ministry updates list of high-risk destinations]

14 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

I can't tell from the OP article whether the self-quarantine rules by country are only meant to apply to Thais coming back from those countries, tourists arriving from those countries, or both?

 

If I read it correctly, it is meant for everyone coming from those named countries.

Thanks

Warmest

[Roojai.com to enter Chiang Mai’s online car insurance market]

Hi Guys

I have a 20 years old VW, still going strong,

Anyone knows if they do offer roadside assist ?

What Cover should I buy ?

Thanks for your input

Warmest

[Should I fly or not.]

22 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

What difference does it make flying Business Class, same airport, same aircraft same recirculated air !

The air inside an aircraft is much cleaner than the air outside, that's my knowledge.

Thanks 

Warmest 

[Should I fly or not.]

22 hours ago, khunPer said:

A lot can still happen between now and March 22nd...????

Agreed, but let's hope for the best.

Thanks

Warmest

[Health Insurance Recommendation]

24 minutes ago, genobkk said:

I went with Atena.  I lowered my plan now it is 35K but the cover is not so good.  I have personal care package 600K per illness, 5K per night hospital. I was on the one million THB platinum plan.  I almost switched to Pacific Cross but agent made the offer without adding deductible and I was down to my last day to be able to renew my Atena   I heard Pacific Cross will raise your premium very fast if you actually use it, even the agents told me if you spend more then the premium in one year you may get slapped with a 25 percent increase.  Be careful this is coming from the agent.   I have been with Atena Thailand 17 years through its various name changes.   Pacific Cross seemed to new to get any real reviews so added with the reason listed above I just stuck with Atena but yea I am a bit under insured but better then have my premium jacked up 25 percent if I actually use it.   I am 52 

Thanks for your input,

I agree with you that your coverage is a bit low, I will have a look at Atena.

Thanks

Warmest

On 2/20/2020 at 4:52 PM, Peter Denis said:

You might be interested in checking out this thread >

 

Thanks

Warmest

[Chiang Mai and the virus: Rod daeng driver feels the pinch from Covid-19 and immigration say less than 100 Chinese arrived!]

Let's hope they will find a cure / medication for this virus soon, so that everyone can move forward to their normal life and make a living.

Warmest.

[THINK TWICE before subscribing to thai IO-approved health-insurance]

On 2/20/2020 at 5:55 PM, Peter Denis said:

Can you please provide a link to the Elite website where this is confirmed?

Thanks.

Sorry no link to the confirmation but that is a fact that I know as of now.

Thanks

Warmest

[THINK TWICE before subscribing to thai IO-approved health-insurance]

On 2/20/2020 at 6:12 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

I think he meant the EliteVisa does not include Medical Insurance or have a mandatory requirement to have medical insurance to secure the visa. 

That is correct.

Thanks

Warmest