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What about Uzbeck blokes supporting the Mamma's. Presumably will escape scot free.

You see Duncamb there IS SUCH A FACILITY "Bangkok Bank's Foreign Currency Deposit Accounts " in 14 different currencies

Thanks to "ENDURE" and "WBS" for the timely link without any words being added all the information came up just from the link they are stalwarts !

Poor people. Feel sorry for the girl's parents. Sa Keaw so far away, could be Arranyapattet, and they may not be even be able to afford to come and identify her remains. Please stop arguing amoungst yourselves lads.

Malc. Don't now that there is such a thing for Isaan. You can plan your own schedules using the very good VIP buses from most cities in Isaan. Timetables are another matter of course. However accommodation is fairly cheap and accessible in the Isaan cities so that if there is no bus that day you can just stay another night.

I think that is the case but someone else might know better than me.

Thank you Duncanb, extremely helpful. I assume you must have opened an 'International Account' with Bkk Bank in Thailand

if you can send funds in that way then hold them there in GBP £Sterling until a rate appears that you are happy with then do the conversion at an advantageous date.

If senders only have a deposit Bkk Bank account then, although you send the funds in GBP £Sterling, they would be converted to Thai baht imediately upon receipt irrespective of the rate in force at the time.

Sorry to ask you again but am I correct in assuming you have such an account?

Sorry Stonyboy not you, it is Croweater who is wrong about the Buses. They are fine. You can have a road accident anywhere in the world. It would be bad luck.

Stoneyboy is wrong 100% The buses are cheap efficient and comfortable if a tad cold Nakhonchaiair is good. The commentatotor who said that is right. As a last resort I would hire a car and drive if I had bulky stuff to take.

Thanks for response. I am still confused as to the best way to send my UK funds which are in a High St Bank A/c here in UK to my my Savings Account at Bangkok Bank in Thailand. I want to do it safely and and obviously without too many charges because it is my retirement fund and I can't afford to lose it. No urgency is required but would like to lock-in a good rate.

Could you advise the best procedure if you are UK chap? Thanks

PS Just for info I have opened a Metro Bank Account in London following hearing some great stuff about this new Bank inc

no charge for withdrawals abroad. Don't want to load that one up yet.

You didn't answer define 'TT' What does this abbreviation mean ? 'BB' I assume is Bangkok Bank but I have never seen it written like that. It is normally referred to as Bkk Bank or B.Bank.

I was in the London Branch of the Bkk Bank last week in St.Mary Axe near the 'Gerkin' . Is a quiet strange place and I got the impression few people go there. They can't do much over the counter at all although tried to be helpful. There seemed to be few callers. I was alone in there for 15 minutes. For example they couldn't access my account in Jomtien's Branch of their OWN BANK and they cannot take cash from you in any volume. Don't think they need a London High Street address at all. Could well be on an Industrial Estate like the Hull Thai Cosulate!

Just inquisitive why you moved into city life ? Do you have friends there ? Did you live last in one the resorts or islands? I only ask because I too like BKK very much and was contemplating renting or sharing there ( I normally buy but want to experiment first) I have been told Pleonchit is a good place to be based. Anyone confirm that ? Any other areas eg Klong Toey Is that area good ? (ie for farangs)

Thanks anyone ?

A assume your money was in a Thai Bank Account and not an overseas one ? An Aussie friend of mine from Jomtien Beach was tricked at the external ATM at the BKK Branch in Pattaya opposite 'The Living Room' . Briefly his card got stuck and a 'helpful' person standing behind went to 'assist' him and within, what must have been a flash of a second, retrieved the card, passed to an accomplice standing behind and returned it to the ATM slot and told my friend to 'try again' . His P.I.N was noted and within one week 190,000 baht was cleared from his account! He tried very hard with Bangkok Bank but they could do nothing to help him afterwards.

What a bad mistake on Air Asia's part. That's finished Air Asia for me and I was a regular user, 2,3,4 times each year. No way I am going Don Muang. Its just not convenient.

Who was the the guy said DM was more convenient? Where on earth does he live ? Rangsid Rangsit ?

Why on earth would you want to go direct to boring Chiang Mai without having a couple of nights in vibrant Bangkok with the fabulous nightlife and luxurious hotels after you have landed there. I love my few nights in Bangkok and would never miss it. I would prefer to live there than in boring Chiang Mai

I have my own Condo in Jomtien Beach with a UBC/ True Visions deal.

I usually stay each year from October through the UK Winter until March or April the following year. When I was leaving in April last I phoned True Vision Office in BKK and asked them if it would be possible to freeze my contract without charges until 1st October, 2012. I am on the 'Gold' Plan.

"No problem" they said "just let us know when you arrive back in Thailand and we will re-start it for you". I did that at the time my 6 month invoice arrived and I think that's where you may be getting confused. There is a deal that if you pay in advance 6 (or 12) months you get one (or two) months free but it is still a 12 month 'contract' if I recall correctly.

Any use ?

Hi I see the name of a Bank cropping up time and time again and know very little about it. THE METRO BANK Could someone advise me of the benefits of having an account for use in Thailand from this Bank if it is UK based ?

Thanks

Good leads. I am in a similar position having a savings account with blue book at BBank. I want to transfer money from my RBS Bank Account in UK using UK Forex. I do not have a current account in Thighland. Isthis permissible and the best way to do it? Thanks

What is the Ploenchit area like for value, safety at night, entertainmentand general living ?

Anybody, thanks

Hi. I have read your advertisement and I am very interested. First thing to state is that I am not a young man but I do have a young outlook and, just as you, I like to be friendly with Thai ladies and bring back.

I will email you. The money is no problem.

Don't know whether this is sound advice but I would start booking now.

The middle east carriers have all the newest and latest jets. Qatar, Emirates and Etihad. Etihad used to be the best but are becoming less competitive and have cut the life and value of their airmiles. I always preferred them but now booking with Qatar, at least £70 less. They all do offers at different times. Plan to pay around £600 return from London Airports and a little bit more from Manchester but where service is better.

Going from Manchester (UK) to BKK in September with Qatar, as usual now much better value than ETIHAD.

Not much use to you now you've booked but I always book flights which include a 1 hour or 1.5 hour stopover in Doha only.

As other contributors have said not much to do there and why bother changing dosh to Dirhams when you don't need it anywhere else. Use a card in Duty Free, great value drinks and for the smokers, tobacco too. Free internet stations always

busy.

Getting back to ETIHAD why oh why are they becoming uncompetitive on the long-ternm stays. I always did prefer to use them and now my airmiles worse than useless. Don't want to buy that stuff they sell.

Where is Dreamworld exactly in relation to BKK City Centre? Car or PublicTransport better?

Assume Farangs with Thai driving licences would be entitled to the thai-equivalent entry charges.

Thanks anybody

Did I read that correctly? Your girlfriend (presumably Thai) wants to transfer

50,000 baht into YOUR account. Never happens to me or, I would suspect, most farangs.

Wrong use of unfamiliar abbreviations frustrating. Mention full names of Banks first then OK to abbreviate further down your text. Not everyone seasoned Thai travellers/residents

Thank you

Gas ???

I need new computer too. I noted electrical goods seem almost as expensive as in the West, if not moreso. Is is better to buy a new one in Europe and bring it into Thailand with you. I assume there's no import duty to pay if if over your shoulder in daily use? Anyone