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Other reports have said that they let you withdraw the funds before closing the account. I think even in Thailand, they need some kind of justification or proof that the funds were illegally obtained to just keep it.

The articles mention a language barrier at that hospital, with nobody being able to speak English and them trying to source a translator.

Many companies that offer travel insurance are a scam anyway and will find any reason to not payout. He'd already be disqualified for receiving care from a hospital without contacting them first and going to one of their approved hospitals.

It was just a KYC questionnaire. They wanted my address, occupation, net worth, source of funds, contact phone number etc..

I just updated it through the app where the notification directed me to.

Just got a notification on my Bangkok Bank app to update my info (KYC). Have the account since 2019 and on a long term visa. Tested and everything still works though.

Any post like this always brings out the creeps trying to defend the pedos.

"The case unfolded when local authorities, collaborating with social services in Nong Khai, managed to rescue the young victim. The girl had reportedly been confined in a local residence." It doesn't mention or you can't be bothered to actually read? Willing participants aren't usually confined and need to be rescued.

No, a block doesn't affect or reduce the funds that are in the account or show on bank statements. I used to work for a bank and would put and remove holds on people's accounts.

2 year visa and a WP means he can open a bank account at any bank he wants. If it's blocked, it's either for doing something shady with his account or just needs to go in and do a facial scan, passport update etc.. The block on his account has nothing to do with why people on tourist visas are having their accounts blocked.

@Renegade Sea Monkey I think @RayWright is correct. Looking at your photos again, the last number looks off/fake so according to the photos, you probably only used 808 units which even at his inflated 7 baht/unit rate is 5656 baht/$172 dollars. The host is trying to majorly scam you, please fight this through AirBNB and don't let the scammer get away with it.

Does it say in the Airbnb, what rate they will charge you for electric? It seems like for 8085 units, they are charging you 7 baht per unit instead of 4.5-5. For a one bedroom condo/apartment, that usage does not seem possible even if you ran one or two ACs 24/7 the whole 4 and a half months, unless maybe you were doing it with all the windows open. It's possible this AirBNB owner just sends the same before and after photos to all long term tenants, if you didn't check and verify the meter in person, yourself.

You make a monthly payment to a mahout.

Sounds great to me. At least they aren't bothering anyone.

Thailand has no borders with China.

He was the dumbest before he left too.

I agree but doubtful any would accept him or actually pay out at his age and with what they'll say is a pre-existing condition anyway.

I can walk in to any K-bank today with just my passport and Elite Visa and open an account. It's one of the few decent perks they offer for their overpriced visa.

Wait it out, it will most likely be taken back eventually, let the bank handle it. Like you said, you might not have even noticed. It's only illegal if you spend it all and/or refuse to return it when the bank orders you to.

Same here.

The same way he knew the Thai woman with him was his wife was his wife.

A suspended sentence means as long as they don't break the law again during that year, it's considered served. But yes, surely they'll be long gone either way.

I guess you are sending to a Kasikorn bank account. For me and other users who have commented here, anything over $1000 to Bangkok Bangkok, takes 24-48 hours.

Yes it's possible that if he had Kasikorn, it would be instant.

Anything over 1000 USD has never been instant for me to Bangkok Bank, next day usually as the other user said. If your friend needs more instantly, they can send it in multiple transfers of 1000 or equivalent and the fees are only a few dollars more that way.