@Todd ********

They do at an all vehicle, all persons, all ID document roadblock check. Never experienced one of these yet in Thailand though.

@Neil *****

Solid advice from experience!

Fine for not making a 90 day report is 2,000 baht. Same amount for one missed report or more than one. Immigration at air, land or sea borders are not concerned with 90 day reporting, only overstays.

@Lynn ******

That really is dreadful. Did you report IMG Patriot Travel Insurance to your insurance ombudsman?

@Julian ******

Disagree on travel, banks and hospitals. Airline bookings are in English language and my Pink ID card doesn’t have English transliteration. Banks always demand to see passport as proof of ID as does both my community and regional hospitals.

@Jim *******

Agree! Always ask for passport.

@Steve ******

Agree! Our DLT (Department of Land Transport) previously accepted Yellow Tabien Baan’s. However, they now insist upon a Certificate of Residence from Thai Immigration Office.

@Brandon ***********

Top advice! I carry two phones in case of flat battery. One has AIS pre-pay and the other True pre-pay. Add-on unlimited data packs on both. Never a problem connecting with either.

@Tony ********

I find U.K. energy companies customer services to be atrocious too. Lack of experience, poor training and a desire to get you off their phone ASAP. Vyke is great for me. I’d never want to be without it. I’m sure you’ll be very happy once it’s running smoothly.

@Tony ********

Sorry to hear this Tony. Never failed for me (both making and receiving calls and SMS). From UK banks to airlines to Amazon to my UK GP’s surgery to the UK blood transfusion service and energy companies I receive all SMS and voice calls/voice mails. I have had great success with Skype too. I didn’t have a Skype number so whoever I’ve called couldn’t ring me back. That was why I subscribed to Vyke. People in the UK honestly believe it’s only a local call.