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    Money Transfer Out Of Thailand

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I heard that it is more difficult to transfer large sums of money, say 400k, out of thailand. Does anyone know what the procedure at the bank is ? And is it the same for say 40 million baht ?

    Thanks !

    It used to be that you can only take out, what you brought in. I send money out monthly and although it is a small sum, I have trouble even doing that.

    I now use the black market boys in Bangkok for a fee of 2.5% on larger sums.

    Peng Mak Torn!!!

    Thai Girls Working Abroad

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Look, scam or no scam, that's a lot of money being offered.  Heck, if I knew how to do massage, I'd try to get on that flight too :o.

    My point is, that if you try to prevent her from going, she's going to resent it.  Even if you think you are looking after her best interests, she's still going to resent it (and you). 

    It's a lot of money, and my bet is that she's not going to be thinking about the risks, she's only going to be thinking about the return.

    If she's anything like some of my friends, she's going to be thinking about all the things she can do with that money when she gets home (take care of her family, buy a car, buy some clothes, new purse, LOTS of shoes, etc....).  In her eyes, it's almost as if that stuff is already bought, and if you try to persuade her not to go, you're fighting a losing battle.  She's just going to get mad at you for being a big meanie.

    Your best bet is to find a way to ensure her safety while she is over there.  For example, buy a bunch of phone cards.  Make sure you purchase ones that will work FROM Ghana (you can probably get them online).  Then tell her that she has to call you at a specified time after arrival, and at least once a week after that.  If there are any problems, or if she doesn't contact you, go to the police.

    In fact, it would be a good idea to go in and talk to the police beforehand.  Let them know that she's making this trip and that you are concerned about it being a scam or a shady deal.  Ask them what they can do if something goes wrong, and/or how she can get out of Ghana if there is a problem.

    I don't believe Thailand has a mission in Ghana, but perhaps a "friendly" embassy would help.  Call up the Australian or United States embassy in Ghana and ask them if she can contact you through them if there is an emergency.

    One other thing, you should make sure that she understand that HIV/AIDS isn't a "remote possibility" in Africa.  The transmission rates on that continent are truly frightening.  So make sure she understands that no matter how handsome, smooth or rich some African guy is, she should exercise EXTREME caution before deciding to have a wild fling.  Also, let her know that the first thing she'll be doing after coming back from the trip is going to the Red Cross for an AIDS test.  Make sure that is promised before she goes.  For her health and yours.

    In other words, your concern is well-placed, however, she is an adult too, and perfectly within her rights to take some risks to improve her financial situations and/or lifestyle (just like we all did when we came here).  You can do your best to minimize that risk, but you don't have the right to shelter her like a child.

    Be supportive, not smothering.  That's the best way to keep a woman's respect.

    Thai girls lured to sex trade in Africa

    Gang members stay in Pratunam area

    Anucha Charoenpo

    The disappearance of two Thai women in Africa's Ivory Coast has highlighted the presence of "sex slave" gangs in Bangkok's Pratunam area luring girls into prostitution by offers of well-paid jobs as waitresses and dancers.

    There have been reports that some Thai women are forced to work from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. and face fines and even torture if they are late.

    Police believe that Thai prostitutes, both voluntary and forced, have been active in Western Africa for several years. The numbers are said to be increasing because of Thailand's economic downturn.

    While reliable information is difficult to come by, there are thought to be at least 50 Thai women working in Western Africa. Interpol has confirmed that Bangkok is a hub for gangs running prostitution rackets in Africa.

    "The gang members usually stay in Pratunam and comprise African husbands and Thai wives who are also drug traffickers," said a senior police source.

    Gangs charge the women between 300,000 baht to one million baht per head for jobs as waitresses or dancers in restaurants. The gangs meet all expenses, including air fares and visas. To pay off their debts, the women are forced to work as "slaves" or are forced into prostitution, he added.

    The women travel to France before reaching their final destinations in Western Africa. Visas are easier to obtain in France because many African countries were former French colonies.

    Human trafficking in Africa came to public attention recently when Paveena Hongsakul, a Bangkok MP of Chart Pattana Party, asked the Thai Foreign Ministry to trace the whereabouts of two Thai women thought to be forced into prostitution in Ivory Coast.

    Although Thai women have been known to work as prostitutes in African nations such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal for about a decade, Thai authorities were only alerted to the problem a few years ago.

    Initially, there was incredulity that Thai women would be working in countries considered to be comparatively poorer than their own. Nevertheless, a probe was conducted and more information emerged about the shadowy human trafficking network.

    Udom Saphito, chief of the Foreign Ministry's overseas Thai protection division, admitted that information about Thai people in Western Africa was very scarce as Thailand only has an embassy in Dakar, Senegal.

    "The Thai authorities do not know exactly how many Thai women stay (for prostitution) in the region because they did not identify Western African countries as their destinations when they left Thailand," he said.

    The authorities would know about their presence there only when there were requests for help to the embassy, he said.

    Thai police are trying to trace the women but the senior police source said they receive poor cooperation from African Interpol units. It is known only that at least 50 Thai women stay in the region for prostitution.

    Another source who had stayed in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, for eight years, said Thai prostitutes worked at a place called the "Thailand Bar."

    There are also believed to be girls from Morocco and the Phillipines. The owner is said to be over 70 years old and holds both French and Egyptian nationalities, the source said.

    The source help repatriate two out of four Thai women who had sought his help to get out of forced prostitution in Abidjan. He said the fate of the other two missing women was still unknown.

    "One of the Thai girls said she had been invited to work as a waitress but then forced into prostitution. She had to work from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. and had to report to her pimp by 9 a.m. if she was taken out by a client at night. Failing to do that, she would be tortured and fined," the source said.

    He expects there are more than 10 Thai prostitutes working in the country in Abidjan.

    http://www.globalmarch.org/worstformsrepor.../thai-girls.htm

    It is easy for a Thai to get a visa to India(1 day and it's issued) and not have a problem leaving Thailand with Immigration.Then they fly from Inida 2 Ghana no probs!!!

    Scam Scam Scam Scam Scam

    Thai Officials Blamed For Deaths

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    Negligence by senior Thai officials led to the deaths of more than 80 Muslims in army custody last October, says Thailand's prime minister.

    Thaksin Shinawatra was quoting a report by a government-appointed panel set up to investigate the incident in the southern district of Takbai.

    He said senior officials failed to do their jobs, and left it to subordinates to handle breaking up a Muslim protest.

    Protesters suffocated or were crushed after being loaded into army trucks.

    Seventy-eight died when hundreds were "stacked liked bricks" in the trucks after the protest was brought to an end, said one survivor.

    Another seven protesters were shot dead during the clashes with police.

    The incident has flamed tension in a region that is already blighted by violence.

    Strike

    On Wednesday, thousands of teachers in the south voted to strike because of security concerns following the fatal shooting of two of their colleagues in one day.

    Teaching unions in the provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala said the action was "absolutely necessary" as teachers did not feel safe enough to do their job.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4119785.stm

    Xmas And New Year Closing Hours?

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR FESTIVAL / SECURITY

    18,000 police on duty in city, nightspots open till dawn Jan 1

    MANOP THIPOSOD

    About 18,000 police will be on duty in Bangkok to ensure peace and security for the millions of people preparing to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

    Members of the Metropolitan Police Bureau will work with Provincial Police Regions 1, 2 and 7, the Highway Police Division and the Police Aviation Division will be on duty at countdown venues for the New Year and to ensure traffic flows smoothly.

    City police have been asked not to apply for leave during the holiday season.

    The plan was agreed at a meeting of senior police yesterday.

    Police Region 1 will be responsible for security and traffic management in Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and routes leading to the North and the northeast; Police Region 2, in charge of areas in Chon Buri, Chachoengsao and routes leading to the East; and Police Region 7, in charge of areas in Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathum and routes leading to the South.

    Highway and Aviation police would work with provincial police.

    City police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Pansiri Prapawat said the security beef-up would begin on Dec 23. Police would crack down on criminals and bring together intelligence on any potential attacks.

    Nightspots and entertainment venues would not be allowed to stay open until dawn on Christmas Day. But they can stay open overnight on :o New Year's Eve until 6am on Jan 1. :D

    From Dec 30-31, police teams will be deployed at bus terminals, railway stations, Don Muang airport and along routes leading to the provinces. Road checkpoints will be set up to spot-check motorists for drink-driving on Bangkok's outbound routes.

    About 50,000 leaflets on travel routes will be distributed to motorists during the New Year festival.

    They will also provide details about car care services such as the replacement of worn-out batteries and tyres, the city police commissioner said.

    He recommended motorists take alternative routes to avoid congestion if they are journeying from Bangkok to the provinces to celebrate the New Year.

    We Have 14,959 Registered Members

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I posted this in a very simular topic a few days ago
    Feeling a bit bored, so here's some stats from the "members" data base on TV

    Total posts 230857

    Members 14851

    Out of those figs :-

    10554 members or 71% have made 1 or less posts

    Mod/Admin's have made 17% of overall posts with Dr PP contributing 5% one his own.

    Thats about 1 in 6 posts is made by a Mod/admin

    The top 50 posters have made 25% of the posts and the top 100, 36%

    So the top 100 posters plus Mod/Admin's have made a total of 53% of all posts on this board.

    Makes you think, without the prolific posters what would the rest read rolleyes.gif

    Cheers RC

    Yes I was bored that day :o

    blamestrac.gif

    Sure were RC.

    Thai Girls Working Abroad

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by nogutsnoapplepie

    I have a very very dear girlfriend who has signed up to go to Ghana and work

    at hotel there in their spa as a masseuse. She has gone tru courses arranged by Ministry of labour in Bangkok  for the last two months to have papers to show she is qualified, and the agreement has been made tru same office.

    Anybody know if it is safe for Thai girls to go to Ghana? Will this office be responsible for her safety there??

    She told me she will be paid about 50000bht pr month. Good money for her, but

    I feel  a little unsafe of her going there.

    Anyone know anything or anyone can be of help or good advise??

    Thanks in advance

    Julius  :o  :D

    Thai girls lured to sex trade in Africa

    Gang members stay in Pratunam area

    Anucha Charoenpo

    The disappearance of two Thai women in Africa's Ivory Coast has highlighted the presence of "sex slave" gangs in Bangkok's Pratunam area luring girls into prostitution by offers of well-paid jobs as waitresses and dancers.

    There have been reports that some Thai women are forced to work from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. and face fines and even torture if they are late.

    Police believe that Thai prostitutes, both voluntary and forced, have been active in Western Africa for several years. The numbers are said to be increasing because of Thailand's economic downturn.

    While reliable information is difficult to come by, there are thought to be at least 50 Thai women working in Western Africa. Interpol has confirmed that Bangkok is a hub for gangs running prostitution rackets in Africa.

    "The gang members usually stay in Pratunam and comprise African husbands and Thai wives who are also drug traffickers," said a senior police source.

    Gangs charge the women between 300,000 baht to one million baht per head for jobs as waitresses or dancers in restaurants. The gangs meet all expenses, including air fares and visas. To pay off their debts, the women are forced to work as "slaves" or are forced into prostitution, he added.

    The women travel to France before reaching their final destinations in Western Africa. Visas are easier to obtain in France because many African countries were former French colonies.

    Human trafficking in Africa came to public attention recently when Paveena Hongsakul, a Bangkok MP of Chart Pattana Party, asked the Thai Foreign Ministry to trace the whereabouts of two Thai women thought to be forced into prostitution in Ivory Coast.

    Although Thai women have been known to work as prostitutes in African nations such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal for about a decade, Thai authorities were only alerted to the problem a few years ago.

    Initially, there was incredulity that Thai women would be working in countries considered to be comparatively poorer than their own. Nevertheless, a probe was conducted and more information emerged about the shadowy human trafficking network.

    Udom Saphito, chief of the Foreign Ministry's overseas Thai protection division, admitted that information about Thai people in Western Africa was very scarce as Thailand only has an embassy in Dakar, Senegal.

    "The Thai authorities do not know exactly how many Thai women stay (for prostitution) in the region because they did not identify Western African countries as their destinations when they left Thailand," he said.

    The authorities would know about their presence there only when there were requests for help to the embassy, he said.

    Thai police are trying to trace the women but the senior police source said they receive poor cooperation from African Interpol units. It is known only that at least 50 Thai women stay in the region for prostitution.

    Another source who had stayed in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, for eight years, said Thai prostitutes worked at a place called the "Thailand Bar."

    There are also believed to be girls from Morocco and the Phillipines. The owner is said to be over 70 years old and holds both French and Egyptian nationalities, the source said.

    The source help repatriate two out of four Thai women who had sought his help to get out of forced prostitution in Abidjan. He said the fate of the other two missing women was still unknown.

    "One of the Thai girls said she had been invited to work as a waitress but then forced into prostitution. She had to work from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. and had to report to her pimp by 9 a.m. if she was taken out by a client at night. Failing to do that, she would be tortured and fined," the source said.

    He expects there are more than 10 Thai prostitutes working in the country in Abidjan.

    http://www.globalmarch.org/worstformsrepor.../thai-girls.htm

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