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by pitsch
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
Replies: 343
Views: 242677

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: 2270

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: 806
Views: 85225

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: 196161

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: 1373

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: 7531

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: 27247

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: 452
Views: 239918

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: 547

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: 67
Views: 11794

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: 5663

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.
by pitsch
Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: QR codes
Replies: 33
Views: 1380

Re: QR codes

The maximum capacity for a standard QR code (according to Wikipedia) is 2,953 bytes or 23,624 bits. Each bit has two states, so the number of possible permutations is 2^23624 or about 3.4*10^7111.
by pitsch
Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Have 'other banks' ATMs started charging a fee?
Replies: 35
Views: 1342

Re: Have 'other banks' ATMs started charging a fee?

buksida wrote: Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:34 am I'm usually charged when I use a K-bank (or other) ATM in a different province than where the account was opened.
Not with cardless withdrawal.
by pitsch
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Have 'other banks' ATMs started charging a fee?
Replies: 35
Views: 1342

Re: Have 'other banks' ATMs started charging a fee?

When I am in Bangkok I look for a Kasikorn ATM with cardless withdrawal, using the K-Plus App. Then there are no fees.
by pitsch
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Buying online from Lazada
Replies: 515
Views: 32604

Re: Buying online from Lazada

I made the same experience. In the Covid time I changed from COD to Debit Card.