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In Topic: No Claims Bonus Transfer
2011-10-08 21:48:01
I"ve had several cars, also different insurance companies, each time my NCB has been transferred to the new vehicle.Sounds like BS to me. Tell them you will leave for a new company and see how quickly they change their minds!
In Topic: Sale Of House, How To Pay At Land Office?
2011-10-08 20:26:59
simonphuket, on 2011-10-08 12:19:48, said:
My mistake, it is not a check indeed but a Bank Draft (not my native language, sorry). And Dave, sure the bank will lend only 80%, but 80% of which price ......... (if you get my drift)?
Guess I go with the flow and see how things are NOT gonna work out at the Land Office. As both banks will be there for the transfer, I hope that Krungthai will change their policy else we are all wasting our time and have to come back another day
......... (if you get my drift)?Guess I go with the flow and see how things are NOT gonna work out at the Land Office. As both banks will be there for the transfer, I hope that Krungthai will change their policy else we are all wasting our time and have to come back another day
Krungthai will not change their policy, why would they? It's up to you to find the money to pay the land tax.
Krungthai represent the buyer not the seller, until they get their name on the chanote they will not give you one baht and until YOU pay the land tax they can not have their name on the chanote - so it's up to you not to waste everyone's time!
As suggested, can you not borrow it from family or friends just for an hour or two?
In Topic: Sale Of House, How To Pay At Land Office?
2011-10-07 22:33:17
simonphuket, on 2011-10-07 21:10:48, said:
Darrel, on 2011-10-07 18:15:31, said:
Why aren't you being paid at the moment of the transfer?
To me it just sounds too weird, but hey, we are in Thailand and stranger things have happened. Thats why I'm really keen to hear how other people handled this, first hand experiences....Yes you have to pay the cash first. Why don't you ask the buyer to give you how ever much it is you need in cash and the rest by bankers draft at the land office.The tax MUST be paid before the paper work can be completed.
In Topic: Uk Passport Renewal (Via Hong Kong)
2011-07-14 23:05:58
The British Embassy staff in HK don't give a toss about your application as I found out for myself a couple of months back. They will not take your calls or give you any details, you MUST contact the call center in the UK.
As pointed out, not everyone has a credit card or a phone to be able to call but as I said, they don't care.
I too was really stressed when my passport hadn't arrived 2 days before my visa ran out. I called the UK with 5 days to go and they told me they didn't have the tracking number and would have to contact HK , this could take up to 3 days but they would let me know by e-mail by then. I was furious as you can imagine, such a bunch of idiots! So I called HK again to tell them that the UK call center couldn't give me the details and couldn't get passed the reception. She was very sorry and understanding but said that she had told them my problem but they all said I MUST go via the call center .
As far as I was concerned once the payment for DHL has been paid to them they should let you know by e-mail or text , stating your tracking number so you can find out for yourself but I guess that's too simple for them.
My passport arrived the day before my visa finished but it was thanks to DHL in Phuket. They were great, they called me as soon as it arrived at their office and delivered it to me at an agreed location as I wasn't near my home at the time.
The bill for the calls to the UK were about 14 pounds - for NOTHING!!!!! @holes!
I hope you don't have the same stress as I did.
Good luck.
As pointed out, not everyone has a credit card or a phone to be able to call but as I said, they don't care.
I too was really stressed when my passport hadn't arrived 2 days before my visa ran out. I called the UK with 5 days to go and they told me they didn't have the tracking number and would have to contact HK , this could take up to 3 days but they would let me know by e-mail by then. I was furious as you can imagine, such a bunch of idiots! So I called HK again to tell them that the UK call center couldn't give me the details and couldn't get passed the reception. She was very sorry and understanding but said that she had told them my problem but they all said I MUST go via the call center .
As far as I was concerned once the payment for DHL has been paid to them they should let you know by e-mail or text , stating your tracking number so you can find out for yourself but I guess that's too simple for them.
My passport arrived the day before my visa finished but it was thanks to DHL in Phuket. They were great, they called me as soon as it arrived at their office and delivered it to me at an agreed location as I wasn't near my home at the time.
The bill for the calls to the UK were about 14 pounds - for NOTHING!!!!! @holes!
I hope you don't have the same stress as I did.
Good luck.
karlos, on 2011-07-14 21:32:43, said:
I'm still in possession of my UK passport, so the BIB can't extract the usual 'top secret you give me 200 baht'
I am however disappointed with the lack of contact from the embassy and the fact that the only way i can enquirer about my 9000baht passport application is through calling a 100baht a minute call center!!
I guess i'm going to have to sit tight for the next two weeks, i guess if i still fail to get my passport in time then i can ask for an emergency passport from the UK Embassy in Bangkok?
I paid for DHL return delivery too, i again ASSUME (assumption seems to be the key factor when applying for a UK passport via Hong Kong) that once my passport is winging it's way back to me i'll be emailed my DHL tracking number?
Shame, Shame, Shambles!
I am however disappointed with the lack of contact from the embassy and the fact that the only way i can enquirer about my 9000baht passport application is through calling a 100baht a minute call center!!
I guess i'm going to have to sit tight for the next two weeks, i guess if i still fail to get my passport in time then i can ask for an emergency passport from the UK Embassy in Bangkok?
I paid for DHL return delivery too, i again ASSUME (assumption seems to be the key factor when applying for a UK passport via Hong Kong) that once my passport is winging it's way back to me i'll be emailed my DHL tracking number?
Shame, Shame, Shambles!
garrfeild, on 2011-07-14 17:40:03, said:
A friend of mine renewed his passport through the Hong Kong Embassy, same method. He started to worry about the return of his passport Just like you are!
I'm guessing you sent your old passport with the application? That was a misstake if you did. UK passport holders are advised to keep the old passport if living in Thailand, saves you spending time in Jail till they see your passport, should the BiB want to see your passport. As per the British embassy in Thailand advice. You should then cancel the old passport yourself by cutting the corners off. The embassy will cancel your old passport electronically so it can't be used.
You will get your passport back with in the time frame of 4 weeks. Best keep a low profile till then!
But it is a naff way of having to renew ones passport from here in Thailand.
Good Luck.................
I'm guessing you sent your old passport with the application? That was a misstake if you did. UK passport holders are advised to keep the old passport if living in Thailand, saves you spending time in Jail till they see your passport, should the BiB want to see your passport. As per the British embassy in Thailand advice. You should then cancel the old passport yourself by cutting the corners off. The embassy will cancel your old passport electronically so it can't be used.
You will get your passport back with in the time frame of 4 weeks. Best keep a low profile till then!
But it is a naff way of having to renew ones passport from here in Thailand.
Good Luck.................
