If you need 12months bank statement from the Bangkok Bank it takes 7 days. Less than 6 months they will do immediately. The bank latter is also immediately.
Yes the BOT are buying more Baht. With the increased tourism there is also a greater demand for Baht. Most countries currency has fallen against the Baht due increased demand for Baht.
Go to any establishment that is bar, restaurant market coffee shop or wherever and sit down. Then place your very fat wallet (you can add some paper to make it thicker) on the table. You will have a girlfriend very quickly.
Most do have the plastic but do not know the road rules. I live up north in a small city. They have just create a small round about at a big intersection. They have signs how to use it. This woman on a motorbike wanted to turn right but wanted to do it without going around the roundabout.
There are 19 dead confirmed and they expect to find more bodies today.
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/deadly-fire-burning-cambodia-hotel-casino-report-95914193
They can import meat products if they have a permit from FDA. This is issued in Thailand only It given to certain exporters of meat from Australia who meet certain standards at the meat processing plant in Australia. None are issued to individuals. That is why it is illegal for passengers to import meat into Thailand