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by pitsch
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Minivan bus station to Kanchanaburi?
Replies: 7
Views: 2228

Re: Minivan bus station to Kanchanaburi?

But the minivan station on Soi 51 no longer exists.
by pitsch
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Agoda hotel descriptions/prices warning
Replies: 115
Views: 32487

Re: Agoda hotel descriptions warning

I often use Google Maps to find a hotel and 90% of the time Agoda is the cheapest. You can also go to Tripadvisor and enter a hotel name. Then Agoda is also the cheapest, often cheaper than using Google Maps. You will also get a different price if you go directly to the Agoda website and a different...
by pitsch
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thailand Immigration: TM30 24 hour reporting thread
Replies: 402
Views: 35201

Re: Thailand Immigration: TM30 24 hour reporting thread

Forget it. I have been to other provinces and even other countries so many times and never reported anything.
by pitsch
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Wise formerly Transferwise
Replies: 85
Views: 18680

Re: Wise formerly Transferwise

From WISE Help: Do I earn interest on my Balances or Jars? We currently don’t pay interest on money held in your Balances or Jars as Cash. We offer Assets in certain regions that allows you to hold your money in Stocks or Interest. Find out more about Assets Eligible US customers can receive interes...
by pitsch
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 351
Views: 262532

Re: Thailand tourism situation

On August 27th I had a flight from BKK at 6pm. I have never seen so many people in the immigration queue, even before Covid. It took me an hour from the beginning of baggage control to the end of passport control. Only every second counter was occupied. Luckily I arrived at the airport early enough.
by pitsch
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Filling re-entry form (TM 8)
Replies: 20
Views: 3668

Re: Filling Re-entry form (Tm.8)

If you go to Blueport you don't need the TM8 form. At the main office you need it.
by pitsch
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 810
Views: 94827

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

The last time I did my annual renewal I asked the lady downstairs if I could get a re-entry permit as well. She said I need the form and again all the copies and a photo, so I said I will go to Blueport where I just need my passport. When the officer upstairs was processing my extension, I asked him...
by pitsch
Wed May 31, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 205854

Re: Thailand tourism situation

I arrived in Suvarnabhumi at 5pm yesterday and it looked as empty as it did in Covid times. Upon immigration, I could simply go to one of the many free counters. The 6:30pm bus to Hua Hin was only occupied by 4 passengers. Seems to be very low season now.
by pitsch
Thu May 11, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: TM30 Slip in Passport
Replies: 11
Views: 2299

Re: TM30 Slip in Passport

I always have it in my passport. Last time I extended my visa for a year, they wanted a copy of it, which they never wanted before.
by pitsch
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: 2023 F1 News and Prediction League
Replies: 191
Views: 11872

Re: 2023 F1 News and Prediction League

www.cricfree.tv gets the message that it is blacklisted
by pitsch
Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Buying a new laptop
Replies: 293
Views: 35754

Re: Buying a new computer

I recently bought an HP Chromebook from Lazada for 5000 baht. I'm really surprised how fast it is compared to my windows laptop. It meets all my travel needs but of course has some limitations compared to a 20000 baht laptop.
by pitsch
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The scourge of Facebook
Replies: 461
Views: 251511

Online Job Scam

I got a lot of ads on Facebook for side jobs earning 1500-4000 baht a day. So first I made a google search with this result: "Scam Warning We have been made aware of a new scam, where individuals are lured to sign-up for part-time jobs on eCommerce platforms. These “jobs” entice victims with a ...
by pitsch
Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Chromebook
Replies: 3
Views: 1447

Chromebook

Anyone have a Chromebook with Chrome OS? My laptop with 4GB Ram and Windows 10 really doesn't work well. I've read that the Chromebook is much faster and even cheaper.
by pitsch
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: The Runners Thread
Replies: 68
Views: 19029

Re: The Runners Thread

Because on the original date of the Hua Hin marathon, May 14, elections will take place.
by pitsch
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Twelve Victory currency exchange in Hua Hin
Replies: 28
Views: 5850

Re: Twelve Victory currency exchange in Hua Hin

A few years ago I tried exchanging baht for dollars in Hua Hin but no exchange office made it and the banks said it takes a few days. But at the airport I had no problems.