USNret
Advanced Member-
Posts
1187 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Downloads
Everything posted by USNret
-
AWC set to scoop jackpot from Thailand’s casino legalisation
USNret replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The number one new business here will be import of Chinese and Russian mafia. That always follows the introduction of casinos. -
Anyone know what elephant sanctuary this is?
-
Welsh Father Faces Life-changing Reality After Thailand Holiday Accident
USNret replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I was waiting for the part where it says he's not insured, or that his insurance refuses to pay. Happily, this is not the case. Not only paid, but also transported him back home which is amazingly expensive for medical transport. Wishing him well! -
We've been outside LOS for about 3 years now, but coming back soon for an extended visit. Among other things, we are looking at a short-term rental in BKK near Swampy. That rental would be around 5-7 days. This is townhouse, not a condo tower. The owner says that renting 5 days is legit, but we have heard that rules have tightened up recently and that maybe 28-30 days minimum is required. Do we run afoul of the law to rent a townhouse for 5 days, and is there a chance we'll be prevented from occupying if we get reported by a neighbor or mgmt. We want to follow the rules and not take a chance. Thank you.
-
American TikToker condemns Bangkok taxi driver for trying to rip him off
USNret replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Yes- 191 replies
-
- 10
-
Don’t know anything about AIA, but why wouldn’t they pay for this?
-
Can you open a bank account as a tourist?
USNret replied to TheLaughingMan's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It was for a non-O extension for marriage, and thus only a 400K deposit. Not sure if that was enough to induce excitement ???? -
Hi. I have an account with Bangkok Bank in my name only. Was used for my extension of stay when I lived there. I'm now in the States with my Thai wife; we've continued using the bank account remotely with the app on my iPhone to send money to in-laws, pay Thai bills, etc. Have made at least 1 transaction per month for the past 2 years. I have also deposited money remotely when exchange rates were good. Today, we wake up to find out we're locked out of the account. It had some screens on how to restore access with your bank book, ATM card, and PIN number -- we have all of those. But each method failed. Of course, if we try too many times, we'll end up super-double locked out so we've stopped trying. But to be clear -- I know my ATM PIN, my online Bualuang PIN, and have both the ATM card & bank book in hand. Sounds like they will want me to march into a local branch with PP in order to unlock the account -- kinda tough from 7000 miles away. Has anyone successfully navigated this problem, to unlock an account by phone or whatever? I know how intransigent & unreasonable banks can be on this matter. Thanks
-
No. It’s been flagged as more contagious. Not necessarily more dangerous. Symptoms seem to be generally mild
- 138 replies
-
- 16
-
Naked British man caught wandering around beach on Samui Island
USNret replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Why are they not all pointing at him so we know which one is the naked Brit? -
The cops are getting their cut. They are not blind.
-
Can you open a bank account as a tourist?
USNret replied to TheLaughingMan's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I did it at the Bangkok Bank at Rama 9 Central mall. No agent, no letter from the embassy. In fact, no visa… I was Visa Exempt. -
Thai government maintains “neutral” position in Ukraine-Russia conflict
USNret replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Rarely have I been so disgusted with the Thai government. You cannot be neutral in this matter. If you say nothing, you side with the tyrants. -
Eighty percent agreed it is not worth traveling outside Thailand now
USNret replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Actually, we did leave... last June, as cases were spiking and not a vial of vaccine to be found (and it was Sinovac, if you could find one.) Been in Hawaii since then which is nice, but crazy expensive. Starting now to plan our return to LoS. Maybe.