jacko

Yes that is correct, although beware of at least one copy cat using the same colours, but not quite offering the same rates. I have also been told of very slight variations between TT exchanges in varying locations, if I recall correctly the ones on Buakhao bettered the Beach Rd or Walking St ones.

Actually I get the impression, if one is changing cash, you should just go straight to TT exchanges in Pattaya.

You may be right about the headache, Leo gives me one too so it is limited to the odd few when out dining. Boozing is San Mig, closest thing to water bar ice!

The last few times I tried it I felt the place needed burning down. How on Earth did it last so long when it ticked all the bad boxes?

They all seem to taste much the same here. In a restaurant a large Leo over a large Heiny is my choice due to the price difference.

Perhaps that is the case in one or two GGBs where the clientelle are Korean and a reputation has developed that The Western guy is unlikely to be generous. I don't need a pack of scrounging girls around me, but am certainly capable of getting the odd one for company. I am neither Korean, 20 yo, and the six-pack is likely sloshing around. Buy them drinks and they will come, if you seem to be ignored someplace, move on. I see them swarm the odd Oriental in a feeeding frenzy, but it doesn't seem to last.

I doubt anyone really knows for sure. I would be inclined to say the baht will hold or strengthen against the US dollar.

Yes, I got banned too Gary. I believe a left wing mod didn't like my comments in response to a Trump hater. Trump hating comments, acceptable, pointing out reality is apparently trolling. I will not acknowledge the violation either. in fact I blocked it using Adblock. As I couldn't post I just stopped visiting the site and flagged their emails as Spam. At least I won't have to read any more of Dan's crappy original posts.

Correctamundo as The Fonz wouild say. Dated but good!

Yes it all appears a bit chaotic but it gets done! My afternoon session wasn't too bad, just a little over 2 hours. I was the second in line of those who got postponed to the afternoon group, which put me at the front. Arrived just before 1pm... go sit in Test room 1. About 1pm we are all herded out like sheep and cramped into the testing area. My low number meant I was second in line. Color blindness test, and depth perception, I failed the depth first time and was warned, fail twice, go home, come back tomorrow. That would have been great! Luckily passed. Go back to room 1. Talking with an Oz guy he told me there is a little green ligjht you can see when the two sticks are aligned, didn't notice that! No speed/reaction braking test, bet it's broken! Room filled up and then we got to watch an hours long DVD, excrutiating! Guy comes in and you get to sign a paper per licence, but he nags you to check the details first, while keeping his hand over it! Passport returned. Go outside room, pay, photo, pick up licences. I did get a few days under 6 years as it was just after my birthday. Jobs a good 'un.

That wasn't on TV in 1976!!!!

No, not Bill and Ben either......

I am afraid your list did not work for me! I got to about 08.50. The lady at the desk there is quite particular, and was already giving an Australian a hard time over his original Oz licence. She wouldn't accept the pictoral categories it defined even though he had a Google page giving details and explanations. For my case, renewing 2x 5 year licences, living here on a retirement extension:- All copies must be signed, and another form was given for each licence and I was told to write my name and phone number across the top... go away from desk. On return and wait I was given back one residence certificate copy and the 2 copies of my TM6 card, not needed. Instead they wanted 2 copies of my current retirement extension stamp.. signed you bet! For that, you have to go outside and across to the small shops opposite and persuadee someone to get off their phone. Back upstairs to desk 11 with the copies and my passport, wait after a couple of guys, she shuffles my paperwork, takes the new copies and the passport and gives me the red ticket number 62, and told to come back in the afternoon at 1pm for 'Training'... All full already. Fortunately I live relatively close to the place, so not the worst thing in the world, but an afternoon of my life I wanted to make use of, is no longer mine!

7900 baht at Jaymart No service plan required. But I have often found they offer special incentives or a discount if you go in person. I bought one for the Mrs a while back and she seems pretty happy with it.

How sad am I...... Currently watching a UK TV series that lauds back to 1976! And quite enjoying it... The cast is like a Who's who of my Nations acting fraternity.... Any guesses.....?

You must have meant for the driving licence, because you sure do need them for the residence certificate. I was also required to supply a copy of the stamp in my passport where the old, but still active (due to extensions), Non-Imm-O was transferred into the new passport. The residence certificate was issued afer a short wait, no need to return later or the next day, as some sources claim. Perhaps that varies depending how busy they are. I told them I was just renewing my car drivng licence, they asked, I felt they were trying to get me to pay for two residence certificates. The one is 300 baht. In and out about 30 minutes, including 90-day reporting. Well done Jomtiem immigration. Driving licences, Thursday.

Photos are only mentioned for the residence certificate, are you saying immigration take their own now? (It is a long long time since I got a residence certificate... even 5 years back when I last did driving licence renewals, didn't need one back then).

A good dump sometime today and it will all be a wallet draining memory. It actually sounds very good, did you wear your best socks and sandals?

For the residence certificate or for the licence? My list for later this week is... Residence Certificate.... 2 color pics Original passport Original proof of address.... rental contract, (I usually bring my phone bill and a copy of it) Signed copies of:- passport photo page visa stamped in passport (extension in my case) with last admission stamp. TM6 card. Complete form TM 18. They also wanted a signed copy of the stamp in my passport where the original Non-Imm O was transferred into my new (at the time) passport.. The residence certificate was issues after a short wait as they were not busy. All this is detailed here, Key Visa, with a source for the form too.. Then for the driving Licence(s): Passport. Old licences. Copies of old licences, front and back. Residence certificate. Original and copy (2 if applying for 2 licences). One copy was returned to me. Passport face page 2 copies signed. TM 6 Card copies 2 off signed. (Not required, instead 2 signed copies of my most recent retirement extension stamps needed) Sign all your copies! I am told no medical cert for my 5 year renewal, you should take one along. Not required for my 5 year renewal. Kudos to BM InternationalTraveler for the information he supplied in this post and thread. Later Edit: I have come back to this post to reflect what I actually ended up needing , it also now differs from what International Traveler posted.

King Arthur

Is there a deductable on the 1st Class Insurance, and if so how much is it?

You will figure it out in time, also might depend on which version of Android you are using. Obviously when a memory card is in there and being seen.. I have to select 'Camera', then Settings (a cogwheel) Scroll down to 'Storage Location' etc For moving things you may need to download a file manager App unless you have one already.

We have to keep up that image of whinging POMS. Truck at the garage, at home with a cold beer now.

Yes, the 2 lightening hits were aggravating, and the dentist issue has been expensive too, with a couple of failed but expensive routines and painful nights of little sleep. The latest, a root canal, is 15,000 baht then a crown on top a further 8-10,000 baht. Have a good outing.. sounds classy!