Hi folks, I am a UK Citizen and have lived in Bangkok for over a year. I am having a lot of trouble getting my 'DWP Proof of Life certificate' signed.

So far I have tried the police station, my bank, my pharmacist and even the Tax Office where I pay my taxes, but no one wants to sign it for me.

It doesn't help that it is written in English and the people I have asked are unable to read it.

I have translated it to Thai via Google App Translator, but that does not seem to have helped any.

They have all told me that they are afraid to sign it in case they get into trouble.

It would really be helpful if we could just take it to the British Embassy, but I have heard that they would not sign it for me.

Any assistance or advice anyone could give me would truly be appreciated

Question about traveling with children within the Kingdom.

My wife and I our traveling by plane from Chiang Rai to the beaches down south and bringing our 7 year old granddaughter and our 12 year old nephew, what kind of documentation will we need for flight down and back?

I ask because while my wife is biologically related to both (Thai Nationals with ID cards) we all have different last names.

Thank you for any help or suggestions.

Is there any requirement for any type of insurance? If so any recommendations.

It is said that everyone can take MRT or BTS free in bangkok this week, is that true?

If I stay for 90 days in Thailand, then fly out to Malaysia for a week, then I repeat the above process 1 more time in a year ,

, and I do this every year, do I still need to pay tax to Thailand ?

Newly settled in Bangkok, I’m told that I can show my Califonia Drivers License at the DLT and they accept it for granting a Thai Drivers License/ID Card. What other docs, paperwork or other requirements besides Passport must be in-hand before showing up to apply for a Thai Dr. License?

Need to replace Thai marriage certificate due to water damage. Can I do it at any Amphur in bkk or only where it was issued (Laksi) ?

Any idea what I need to bring?

Eg passport,housebook,wife,etc.?

Can anyone provide the contact information for a reliable agent in Bangkok to open a bank account in my name? I’ve seen people comment earlier that it can be done for around 4-6k baht, but can’t find those comments now.

Do I need to have a return flight back to the uk? Have booked a 1 way flight to Phuket for 18th April 2025 , planning on going for 7 weeks , do I have to have a return flight to prove I’m planning on going back to the UK? Heard different things off people.

I’ve got a dilemma re travel insurance. I’m nearly 70 years old and will be traveling January-March, Thailand and Laos. I am in good health, no pre existing health conditions. I have researched and I am being quoted £450 up. The supposedly better ones at around £800 and above. When reading reviews, they seem to be more focused on the price of the actual cover,rather than any claims. It seems the majority of people have difficulties when trying to claim. So many exclusions and ways that the company will try and get out of paying. I am seriously considering not bothering and taking the chance. Am I crazy or what?