madisongy

Good to hear James. I had a Schwab card because they reimbursed 100% of ATM fees, and used it at SCB where I had an account for years. On one occasion in 2024, I processed a transaction for 20,000 baht. Screen went funny, no cash, spit the card out. Got a pic of the bizarre screen and watched the next person in line and they didn't get my 20000. later checked on Schwab and sure enough, they pulled the money out of my account. Called Schwab immediately to report it, figuring zero liability for me on this. Nope, Schwab went to SCB, SCB said "customer got the money" and Schwab said "sorry". I asked for video proof of the transaction, and of course, never got it. I've changed to Fidelity and Bangkok Bank. Fidelity reimburses 100% also, so I'm hoping to avoid the issues I had with Schwab/SCB.

You da man, Upnotover!! Many thanks on that. Gonna head over there today. I prefer in-office ATMs as I think it's a bit more difficult for the scammers to play games with them.

Anyone know of ATMs located inside of the bank office? Citi had one at Asoke, and Bangkok Bank had one on Sukhumvit at Soi 71...both locations closed. Looking for something along Sukhumvit.

We always turn the water main off when we leave our building for more than a day. We were gone, and the building maintenance crew turned the water on which resulted in damaged flooring. Building has an insurance policy, that I'm now translating, but I'm anticipating juristic reluctance to file a claim. Anyone with experience on this issue? Anyone know a reliable attorney who can assist with this type of issue?

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle.........that looks EXACTLY the same as last year!! Even the pricing.....the most expensive was 18 baht. Yep, I'll have 160 baht plus 40 baht delivery and blammo, I'm set for two months. Last year I ordered it up on Line, COD with address only. Would you know if same now, or license or card or something else needed??

I'm certainly not the greatest when it comes to searching Aseannow forums, but I found one thread on this topic. I guess it's Homepro or Do Home or Watsuda for tile / flooring work? I once saw a guy doing an outstanding tile job in a shop they were remodeling.....shoulda grabbed his name. The guy had everything perfectly level. The other question....yeah, really pushing my luck here..........anyone have experience tiling an upper floor in a high rise? They cannot cut inside our unit, nor the balcony. I guess it's service elevator to the ground when they need to cut tiles? Hate to go with laminate but, no muss no fuss.

Well, daim. ...three replies and none helpful in locating somone. Looking for an update if anyone has information.

Current state of online ordering? Was using FIS about a year ago....was perfectly happy with them. Are they still OK? And can still do mail order without medical card? (been gone a year)

Gone for a year, returning in a few weeks. Lots has changed, I know, but curious how FIS works now.....can I still order without the medical? Are they still as good as a year ago.

Whew!! I am still working off the first 5 grams of 18b from Fis......it's lasted me a long time because 1-3 puffs and you're off to the races. I'm not sure how the local shops stay in business with Fis out there selling so cheap....and outstanding product. I actually threw away the stuff I got from a local shop for 500/g. It just plain did not work.

Thanks VERY much for the Fis recommendation. Ordered 3, but only tried the "expensive" one (18b/gr), and it's incredible. Far and away better than any shop or mail order place I've tried. In fact, I'd say the only one that actually works. Very sticky and great smell. The two others look nice, are cheaper, but just have not had a chance to try. Crazy price/quality difference between Fis and local shops.

Nice.....so about 80km of the trip.....not bad. Thanks Phantom. Hopefully more during Songkran.

Quick question on this part........I registered my address as owner, with the blue registration book and my passport as the only two attached documents. The status is showing "approved". My wife and her friend are saying the blue book is not good enough because it doesn't list my name. On the profile, I state I'm the owner. You mentioned you registered with the yellow book "and other papers". Can I ask what other papers? They're saying I need to add a copy of my deed. I don't mind doing that, but hate to mess with it when it already shows "approved" with that beautiful green button next to it. Oh, and what does "I have registration in my passport" mean?

I read that it's supposed to open to Korat by Songkran, and it will stay open. Can anyone tell me what is currently open? We will be driving from Bkk to Korat a few times over the next few months. Are buses allowed on the new road yet?

Thanks for taking time to respond Joseph. Your suggestions sound reasonable to me.