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Sarlina!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words as always! Yeah, I cannot stand seeing a living thing in pain - even a pigeon! We feed all the stray cats that live on our street (there are many). But this little guy kind of adopted US. He just slept on the bench outside the front window, so Beau made him and his mum a little bed and they have slept there all winter (especially the very cold nights). Not sure if we can adopt him yet (many strays are riddled with disease and so he is having a number of tests to make sure he is suitable as we have two house cats - both were strays of course 555). So fingers crossed that he will be OK and I will update you with a video very soon! BREAKING!!!! Message from the vet (doctor in Thai as you know 555) to Beau RIGHT NOW... he IS eating again! So positive news all round! Will update with a video tomorrow or the days after (depending on what I find out). Take care Sarlina and fingers crossed for little Chester! Den

@KhonKaenDen Oh my sweet lord, such a relief! So glad he is eating again! Yes, please do an update as soon as you feel for it. We can't wait to see him playing around in your yard and house again 😊🙏👍

That is what they want you to do… but go to the main order bit (where humans hang out) and they will still let you pay cash like I did today as I can’t stand those machines. Anyway, you CAN still pay with cash but for how long? The cat is getting better by the way haha. Take care.

Thank you for your kind words, Adrian! Yeah, stressful day but he should be OK... I think! Whether we can keep him or not depends on other diseases he may have (being a stray) as we have two (ex stray cats already). Fingers crossed and I will keep you updated! Cheers, Den.

You lucky bugger, Adrian! I wish I could do it online without x2 visits to Bangers!!! Actually, my is surname Farrell (which was originally O'Farrell prior to relatives moving to England) comes from my great granddad who was from Ireland (Cork area I believe)... maybe I should try to claim Irish citizenship to make life easier in Thailand haha. Take care and thanks for your comments! Den.

Thank you so much for your warm and caring words! You sound just like me and the missus! We have been feeding stray cats for, well, forever! The two cats we have in the house were both strays and both had parvovirus. We also leave a cat buffet outside 24/7 for any stray cats that are hungry. It isn't perfect, but I cannot afford to have hundreds of cats... Thailand is riddled with stray cats and dogs. Take one set off the streets and there is another within a week. Wish I could give them all love but totally impossible (have a small house too haha). We can only do our best... but this cat, kind of adopted US! He just sleeps outside every night so we HAD to do something. Will keep you posted on what is happening with him with an updated video in a few days! Take care, Den.

Very true indeed. I have already spoken to a few and some seem very young/inexperienced! Couldn't agree more with the consular services! Thanks for commenting, Den.

Very true indeed... but it also said it on the official Gov.uk website / other sites (and 10 years ago when I last did it in Bangkok, they took it 100% so went without a passport for about 5-6 weeks). Obviously things have changed. Cheers, Den.

Haha... yep! You are not wrong. Sounds like a really simple process. The UK process is straightforward... IF it all goes well and you will get your passport back in no time at all. For me, however, something has gone wrong a little... in the process of sorting it now (nothing to do with what I did), and should be sorted soon enough... will post a video update by midweek, next week. Thanks for the very interesting comments, Den.

Thank you so much for your kind words! Many more videos to come. Take care, Den.

That would be lovely. It is very dangerous crossing Thai roads. Of course it was AI generated. However, there are many sites out there (inc. gov.uk) that state you DO give up your passport (like I did last time out and stayed in Thailand without one) and many people have been confused as to whether or not you still needed to.

Wow. I wish it was like that here in Thailand. Unfortunately, you cannot do that here (it gets rejected in Liverpool as far as I know). Furthermore, I believe that a bunch of mailed passports were intercepted in Thailand years back and so the UK government decided that everyone has to go in person... twice (2nd time to pick up, though you can get someone to do that for you)! So annoying. Thanks for the info! Interesting.

@KhonKaenDen It makes it all inconvenient, I hope next time I renew I can do it by post again

Thanks so much for your kind words! Yeah, using your driving licence saves a lit of hassle!

@@KhonKaenDen you are welcome. the thing that gets me is the driving licence is in both languages, but my Pink Thai id card is only in Thai. go figure that one

Ahh, OK. Very interesting and useful information. I may try that next time! Yeah, that coffee shop is decent and the coffee not too bad either. As for my passport situation... still not made a payment 22 days in haha... I have spoken to them and there was a payment issue. Nothing serious (I hope, but I should be able to pay next week. They have asked me to delay paying until next Weds). I will make an "update video" on this once I have got things moving. Cheers, Den.

@@KhonKaenDen looking forward to it Den. i made my own video on it but you had so much more in your video. the office moved to Shopps at Belle i think it was March 2024. when i went you could still hear the building work going on

As have I (though not including children's passports) and have always been straightforward. However, things have changed a little over the last decade and there is a lot of misinformation/outdated information available on the Internet. Therefore, I thought it was worth informing others who are about do go through the same process. And, for what it is worth, I HAVE actually been denied this time round - for the first time. 22 days in and I am no further on with the payment still outstanding (it is a payment issue and nothing else), but it shows that not everything in the world is always so straightforward. Anyway, I am happy that you are able to obtain your passports so easily! Enjoy, fella.

Thanks for your kind words. Things have changed a little over the last decade and there is a lot of misinformation/outdated information still available on the Internet. However, follow the process and it is not too taxing. I am still in limbo but it will be sorted (payment issue for some reason). You will breeze through it no problem.

Thanks for your kind words. Yeah, if you can renew it is the UK, it is obviously the better option. However, renewing in Bangers is pretty straightforward if you follow the latest info. Thanks again. Den.

Haha... yep. That was me a few weeks ago! Still a little in limbo due a a (rather confusing) payment issue but it should be sorted. That said, the girls at VFS are awesome and help you so much... taking most of the stress away. Don't sweat it. You will be sorted if you have to do it. Cheers, Den.

No worries. I hope it helps a little. Cheers, Den.

Yeah, John... if you can do it in NYC it will save you a potential headache. To be honest, if you sit down and go through the process slowly, it isn't that difficult, but it seems harder than anything else to get a UK one haha. Anyway, take care, John. See you soon!

I agree with you! For many people, using a passport service is much easier and not really any more expensive. However, I have been in Thailand forever and try to do everything myself. Using a service is a damn sight less stressful though hahaha. Take care, Den.

I agree with you 100%! For many people, using a passport service is much easier and not really any more expensive. However, I have been in Thailand forever and try to do everything myself. Using a service is a damn sight less stressful though hahaha. Take care, Den.

Thanks for the kind words, Mark... you would be amazed at the negative comments I get for trying to offer a service... for FREE haha. I am sure that things will settle and this video will help you for the foreseeable but I will update any changes. Cheers, Den.

Cheers!

Cool. Sounds like everything went swimmingly for him! The only downside of what your friend did, is that it's actually illegal haha... if he had done something wrong during that time and the police got involved, he would have been in serious trouble. Thankfully, he was OK! Sadly for me, I am still having an issue with the payment (no idea why though in contact with those who matter in the UK). It will be resolved. Anyway, thanks for the very interesting info and take care. Den.

@@KhonKaenDen Hi Dan yes it worked for him but for me, I think I will go back and get mine done also will see my son and daughter I don't want to stay too long in the UK soo depressing so will pay the extra and fast track it .. regards from Samui

I agree with you 100%! For many people, using a passport service is much easier and not really any more expensive. However, I have been in Thailand forever and try to do everything myself. Using a service is a damn sight less stressful though hahaha. Take care, Den.

Yeah, I think renewing your passport sooner rather than later is a good idea. Replacing your passport, rather than renewing your passport is the exact same process. Cheers, and I hope it all goes well. Den.

I BELIEVE that you still can do it. It would involve singing an affidavit or similar allowing a different person to apply on your behalf. 100% you can get someone to pick up the new passport for you... the girls at VFS were shocked that I had to travel twice to Bangkok haha. Anyway, take care, Den.

It is a little. But, to be honest, just go through things carefully and it isn't that bad. The girls at VFS Global are really helpful and make that stress melt away! The only real hassle is having to go to bloody Bangkok twice! Take care, Den.

@ I’m currently in bkk but now I think it’s time to move away .. too noisy now for me even here in northern bkk. Thinking Ubon R or K Kaen .. thanks for reply

I am not a Briton and have watched this video out of curiosity. I was very surprised because i recently renewed my passport with a completely different procedure. I booked the appointment on-line two weeks before, then went to the Consular Office of my Embassy where in 20 minutes they made my new passport and clipped the expiring One. Very smooth compared to what you showed.

Wow! Cool... so happy you got it! Is it similar to how you get a UK passport or much easier? Cheers, Den.

Arrrgh! I wish mine went so easily. STILL haven't had the payment taken out. That said, it is being sorted! I had no idea about showing your account again when transferring your stamp... Very important information and I will mention it in a future video (crediting you of course!) Thanks so much, Den.

@@KhonKaenDen KKD, I posted a thread on Asean Now on Wednesday about this. See topic, 'Transfer Visa Stamps and Entry Stamps to New Passport'. The moderator explained that this may be CW specific. Also worth noting that CW might not transfer re-entry stamps issued by the immigration office at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The form to request the transfer lists 8 docs on the reverse side you may need to provide; this list makes no reference to a bank statement. Luckily, I had my K Bank passbook with me and updated it in the machine at the branch downstairs. Everything was fine. Then, a 'poochai' officer 'robustly' told me to get a 'paper statement'. That took 90 minutes 🙄. Sabai, sabai. Note, there is no charge for the transfer. You will receive an E mail from HMPO with a questionnaire about their service. In the 'Personal Details' section you are asked all types of questions. The part about 'identifying yourself' is 'fun' - DEI on steroids. I could not resist 'self identifying' myself as a 'Red Fire Hydrant'. I'll be in trouble now 🤣. Hope this helps. Chok dee.

Cheers, Peter... you are the exact kind of person it is aimed at! I have had a few negative comments from people saying it isn't complicated blah blah blah... but this was my experience! Anyway, thanks again and I am sure it will be a breeze for you! Thanks, Den.

I agree with you 100%! For many people, using a passport service is much easier and not really any more expensive. However, I have been in Thailand forever and try to do everything myself. Using a service is a damn sight less stressful though hahaha. Take care, Den.

Bloody hell! I wish mine took 17 days! For some reason, I STILL haven't been able to make payment (though several emails and calls have got the ball rolling - some technical error). As for the VFS staff, I couldn't agree with you more. Lovely people and so incredibly helpful! Thanks for your comments. Den.

Hi, matey. Thanks for the question. OK. As far as I know (done 10 years ago but should still be the same), you wait until your new passport arrives (in Bangkok), then go and pick it up. The UK Immigration etc. has nothing to do with Thai VISAS. Therefore, once you have your NEW passport, you take that along with the OLD one (now clipped on the corner) to your local immigration office (i.e. Khon Kaen). Here, they will transfer the current VISA to your new passport (a big stamp with loads of Thai writing). This is a FREE service but they asked me for 200 baht last time. for "administration" I wasn't going to argue with their "tea" money so I paid it and got everything sorted. Let's see what they say this time haha. I will actually make a video on this once (if ever) I actually get my new passport. As for the immigration office move, I went there at the start of the year and they were as clueless at the actual moving date as they were 6 months prior! Haha. Anyway, I must do my 90-day report near the end of this month so will ask again for you... hopefully with some more concrete evidence. Hope this helps. Cheers, Den.

@@KhonKaenDen Don't forget that anything that used your old passport number needs to be changed too. Mobile phones, bank accounts, local apps, police registration, driving licences etc

@@Mattsta2010 Brilliant. Yep... I will have to go through all the things I have that require an update/replacement (maybe a video on it???) To be honest, the one I probably won't update will be my driving licence (valid for another 4 years). I will risk it for a biscuit... like a did last time as it is such a pain in the arse to sort out again and I was pulled a couple of times by the police and they never questioned it (as long as I paid the fine hahaha).

Cheers... hopefully it will help a few people with their UK passport renewal. It is such a stressful time haha. Take care, Dennis.

Cheers. Thanks so much for your kind words and so happy for you that you got your job in KK! Maybe I will see you around! Take care, Den.

Yeah, Bangkok is literally a sensation explosion. Such an amazing place... and there is literally something for everyone. I don't think I could live there now (too hectic) but 20 years ago, I would have been very happy there I think. We seem to be the same as people watchers... though I prefer mine with a beer hehe (though I don't drink much nowadays). Beau loved the Chinese food... just need to find somewhere that sells chow mein. Maybe one day! And the curry she had was her favourite ever... it is really nice. Pattaya is OK but there are too many foreigners to Thai people so I much prefer Bangkok... Hua Hin is also a very nice place to visit from time to time! I may well return there one day. Take care and speak soon. Den.

@KhonKaenDen Funny thing, many foreigners think like you, and like to stay away from areas with too many foreigners. And I do understand that perfectly well, integrating with Thais, what is not to like, right? 😂 But I, on the other hand, am Thai, and love to interact with foreigners, so the tourist areas are my favourite areas. At least while I'm still young and pretty, less so in a few years when I'm only pretty, I guess 😂

@@sarlina1 Haha… you sound just like my missus. She loves the tourist areas too, whereas I am the complete opposite. The older I get, the less I like large crowds. I suppose that’s why I only like BKK for a few days at a time! Still, I love how you can literally get anything you want… which I miss massively when in Khon Kaen.

Thanks so much for your kind words... and there are many more videos to come! Chhers, Den.

Thanks for you kind words... and will hopefully be adding many more videos in the very near future. Cheers,