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  1. 2 hours ago, david555 said:

    Question ,

    Was this at  6th floor,
    Central Festival Pattaya Beach. ? as tomorrow is my appointment 

    No, this was at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya building D.

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  2. I posted this on the BHP thread also.  

     

    I'm 66 and filled out the registration form based on the link that someone had posted about a week and a half a half, maybe two weeks ago to received the AstraZeneca vaccine.  I went for my appointment this afternoon, scheduled between 1500 and 1600, but showed up early around 1420 and was accepted right away, no waiting.  What initially surprised me was that the first thing I was asked was if I wanted the AstraZeneca vaccine or the Pfizer vaccine so, of course, it was no brainer and I chose the Pfizer.  They asked to see the confirmation SMS which I received last night and my passport.  I was handed a questionnaire to fill out then sent to the reception desk where they assigned me a number and handed me the appointment for my second dose 3 weeks later.  On to the next station, they checked my blood pressure and off I went upstairs, 10th floor I believe, to get the jab.  Waiting time at every station was no longer than about 2 to 3 minutes.  I got the jab and off to the big conference room to be observed for 30 minutes and then I was done.  I was in and out of there well under an hour.  The staff were very professional and everything was setup to run very smoothly.  I was glad to be able to get the Pfizer vaccine.  I hope it goes this smoothly for the rest of you who have already signed up.  Thanks to whoever it was who had posted the link to BHP for the vaccine signup.

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  3. I am scheduled to report to Immigration tomorrow, September 1st to show proof of maintaining 800,000 balance following my retirement extension.  Can someone tell me what I need to do prior to reporting to Immigration?  I think I had heard that you need to make a transaction, deposit/withdrawal and update your bank book prior and I assume that they will need photocopies of some pages as they tend to be photocopy crazy at Immigration.  

     

    Also, I renewed my Retirement Extension on June 5th, but my scheduled report date to Immigration is September 1st, less than 90 days/3 months.  Will I be able to begin withdrawal below 800,000 after my Immigration visit or do I need to wait almost another week to insure that I have completed a full 3 months?

     

    Thanks

  4. I went to Nong Nooch Garden yesterday with my wife and her granddaughter.  Same experience, was told I had to pay B350 even after showing them the advertisement for free entrance even for expats, no explanation at all, just have to pay B350.  I'm not impressed with Nong Nooch Garden, once you've seen it for the first time.  The only reason I went was because I thought I wouldn't have to pay.  And I agree, it's not so much the money as it is the principle.

     

    Also, in the past it had only cost me B200.  They told my wife that they had raised the prices as of June 10th so I guess after June 30th, many, even Thai's are in for a surprise.

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  5. In Thailand, the year of the car is based on the date of manufacture; this is how it will appear in your Green book.  If you want to buy a car that will be registered as a 2020, it must be manufactured in 2020.  You could decline this car and opt for another if you're not in a hurry as there might be a waiting list.

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  6. Nice to hear that your Tricity has held up very well.  Yeah, the Tricity 300 would be great to have, but will they sell it in Thailand as they never actually offered the 155 here.  The Tricity 300 looks like a cross between the original Tricity 125 and the XMAX.  The frame is similar to the XMAX, not the flat floor design open design of the original Tricity.  I do like the 14 inch tires all around versus the 12 inch rear tire on the Tricity 125.  I also like the tilt lock system of the Tricity 300 that allows for stops without putting your feet down.  The downside is it's weight at 239 kilos which should make it a little slower than the XMAX and at least in Europe, it is also more expensive than the XMAX, but I don't know by how much.  Overall, I would be interested in checking one out if Thailand Yamaha offers it for sale in Thailand.  

    Thanks for providing your experience of the Yamaha Tricity.

  7. I wonder if the 155cc models were only available in the Bangkok area.  I would like to find a 155cc ABS model in good shape, but I've never seen one for sale.  I'd like to see Yamaha begin selling them in Thailand again, but I doubt it.  Being that they were not sold officially in Thailand, did you have to pay a premium to purchase a new one?

     

    I bought a Honda CBR150 to ride around, but as you say, there is no storage to let's say, make a beer run or a visit to Tops, Big C or Lotus.  Also, with a scooter, it's ok to put a top box on it; just doesn't look right on a G310GS or a CBR150.

  8. That's interesting.  I had seen websites indicating that the 155 model was coming soon with expected prices, but never an actual listing for sale.  I was under the impression that the 125 models initially sold in 2014/2015 then sales in Thailand were halted due to poor sells.  I believe the 155 model came out in 2007, but like you said, never officially sold in Thailand.  The 155 and now 300 model are big sellers in Europe from what I understand.  I've seen YouTube videos of the 300; it's really nice, but too big and heavy for my use.  I would like to see them reintroduce the Tricity 155 ABS model to Thailand.  I believe, if it would have come originally with the 155 engine, it would have been a much better seller.

     

    My guess is that most of the Tricity's in Thailand are around 5 years old now and maybe not too many still in circulation since your reply was the only response that I have received.

  9. I recently had read through a 32 page thread beginning in 2014 when the Tricity was first introduced and ending in 2016.  I had heard rumors that the Tricity was to be reintroduced with the Aerox 155 engine update which is currently selling in Europe, would be introduced at the Bangkok show this month, but talking to a sales person at Yamaha yesterday, I was told, not going to sell in Thailand.  Of course, these rumors were flying around back in 2016 also.  In Europe, I've seen youtube videos of the impending Tricity 300.  I guess the sales of the original Tricity 125 in Thailand must have been dismal for Yamaha to give up the model altogether.  I think that an updated 155 model would sell, but not in the large numbers of the Aerox and NMax.

     

    For those who bought the Tricity 125's, does anyone still own their Tricity 125 and if so, could you provide some information as to the durability and reliability of this model?  How well has the front suspension and 2-wheel steering system held up?  I suspect that it would be difficult to find the parts and if taken to a Yamaha Service Center, to have it repaired.  How many kilos have you put on your Tricity 125?

     

    Thanks in advance for your replies.

  10. 23 hours ago, Pib said:

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    To determine if your transfer was in IAT format give Bkk Bk a call in Bangkok....they can tell you within a few minutes. See this earlier 6 April post.

     

     

    https://forum.thaivisa.com/index.php?/topic/1050250-Major-Change-Eff-1-Apr-19-in-Bangkok-Bank-ACH-Transfers&do=findComment&comment=14016860

     

     

    I called Bangkok Bank today and they confirmed that my transfer was made using standard domestic ACH and not IAT.  She could not confirm as to whether September 16th was the final cutoff; that is up to Bangkok Bank New York.  She said that it could continue through the rest of the year, but she hasn't heard anything one way or another.

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  11. After my failed attempt of an ACH transfer to Bangkok Bank via USAA on August 25th, I decided to give it another try using a different account.  Last Thursday, September 12th, I initiated a standard ACH transfer from TD Ameritrade.  TD Ameritrade takes 2 to 3 business days to complete a transfer.  Anyway, I checked this morning, September 16th, and I received an SMS from Bangkok Bank that a deposit had been made.  I almost wish that the transfer had not gone through after the big drop in the dollar to baht exchange rate on Friday, dropped from around 30.64 to 30.28.  I see that the dollar has recovered somewhat this morning, but too late for me.

    As others have said, it appears that only USAA has been turning back or cancelling transfer requests.  My transfer was deposited as of today, but who know going forward as today is supposed to be the latest drop dead date.

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  12. I had tried to do an ACH transfer from USAA to Bangkok Bank on August 25th, but the funds were returned the same day.  After reading the above post indicating that the ACH transfers had been extended to September 16th, I was going to attempt another transfer.  I signed into my USAA account to execute a transfer, but when I clicked on the pull down menu for the receiving bank, my Bangkok Bank account was gone, obviously USAA had deleting the account without contacting me, so much for making a transfer.  USAA is definitely non-compliant. 

  13. When you open a Schwab Bank account you are actually opening a Schwab Brokerage account and Schwab Bank checking account...it's done on a combination form. The debit card will be linked to the checking account. You do not have to fund or use the brokerage account. If wanting to open a Schwab Bank savings account that can be done as the same time when opening the brokerage/checking account but a separate form is used...the savings account pays higher interest.

    Thanks, but from looking at the Schwab links provided, it looked to me that you could open either a Schwab Brokerage plus checking account or a savings account. If I chose to just open a savings account, could I still acquire a Schwab debit card linked to the savings account for Thailand ATM withdrawals and also transfer money to my Bangkok Bank account here in Thailand via ACH? I'm just saying that I really don't need another US checking account plus I use TD Ameritrade for my brokerage services.

    Thanks,

    David

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