Saturday, May 30, 2015

Lost Passport In BKK

 
LOST of PASSPORT in Bangkok
 
 
What to do when passport was lost overseas?
 

Step 1: Police Station

Go to the police station to make a police report. Depending on countries, for BKK you have to go to the district police station where the crime take place.
 
The police will pass you the below form to fill up.
 


 
 
 
Thereafter they will translate to Thai language. Just like this..........
 
 
 

Step 2: Singapore Embassy

Go to the Singapore Embassy to get the Document of Identity.
 
Location: 129 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120 (abt 15mins ride from MBK)
 
Tel: 001-66-(81)844-3580 (24hrs)
 
Operating Hrs:
Mon - Fri: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to5pm
Weekend/PH : Closed
 
FEE: $360 THB (abt SG15)
 
They would require the following:
  1. 1 Passport Photo
  2. Any documentation to prove your identity e.g. photocopy of passport, IC etc.
  3. Police Report
If you have everything it will be faster for SG ICA to verify your identity. Usually it will takes 1-3 hours. For my case as I have all the documents required, it was verified within 1 hour. Once verified The SG Embassy will issue the attached Doc of Identity. 
 
   

 
Do note that for urgent cases is better to call the consular asap so they can start preparing your documentation to send to SG ICA for verification.


Step 3:  Thai Immigration Department

Location: The Government Complex - Chaeng Wattana (abt 30-45mins fr SG Embassy)
 
Operating Hrs:
Mon - Fri: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4.30pm
Weekend/PH : Closed
 
FEE: FREE
 
This place is super far but in order to have a smooth pass at the custom, it is advisable to come to the Thai Immigration Dept. Do note that there is no shift rotating during their lunch hours. Everybody break for lunch and you have to leave the hall! Though you only require a stamp from them but the process is super long.....in fact I waited for about 5hrs!!!!!
 
And make sure you took the correct Q number - K1 (sth about Visa) as I was being issued a wrong number and in the end I have to re-Q. Their system is lousy and will not slot you in the Q though they are at fault.
 
 
 
 
With all these you are covered and safe. When return to Singapore rem to proceed to ICA to report loss of passport and request for waiver of penalty (subject to approval).
 
 

Lesson Learnt:

  1. Always bring a photocopy of passport overseas
  2. Keep the original passport in the hotel safe
  3. Bring only the photocopy passport out shopping
  4. Never keep all money and cards together
  5. Store all important number in the HP e.g. credit card center
  6. Always bring 1 Visa card as they are able to replace and send to your hotel within 24Hours
  7. Always be vigilant, stay alert.
  8. Important item keep in front of you, best carry a anti-theft money bag
 
 
 
 

 

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Hong Kong Disneyland - Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel - All about the hotel
 
The Room - Park View
 
The room was not very big but enough to fit in 2 queen beds. Small and cozy but 1 thing to note is though they provide cot and the bed guard but they do not have baby size blanket......actually this happen in most of the hotel so do remember to bring your own baby blanket. 
 
The plus point about this room is at night you will be able to view the fireworks in your room! Perfect View!!!
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 




 
 
 
The Lobby
 
 
 

 
In front of the sofa there is a TV showing Mickey Mouse Cartoon to entertain the children (keep them busy & wandering about) while the parents/adult are checking in at the counter.......Great Idea!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
The Restroom
 
 




Mickey Chef Restaurant

 
 
 
 
 

 





Another Dinning Restaurant

 
Common Area
 
 

 
 



 
 
Lift Lobby
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 




 
 
The Pool
 
 
 Nice pool with slide....there is also a Jacuzzi pool beside and is heated! Good during cold weather.


 
Walkway to Pool and The Garden


 
The Garden
 
 
 
 
 Shuttle Bus Pickup Point



Disney Train (MTR - Sunny Bay Station)
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Dinner Buffet @ Enchanted Garden - Disneyland Hotel)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The buffet spread was good but avoid sitting at the end tables as the characters often comes late and U-turn to change shift.
 
 
 
 
 



 

 
 There is also a game room (mini arcade) strictly for hotel guest, all games in the room was FREE! There was also a mini drawing corner for the little ones. I regret not taking more photos on the hotel....the rest is for you to explore & have fun! Though the dinner make me upset due to the characters always U-Turn when approaching my table....overall is a nice stay which I would recommend to complete the whole magical experience =)

I would definitely be back to explore the other  hotel - Disneyland Hotel.