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9 minutes ago, Mason45 said:

Hi there, A few weeks ago I went to my visa agent and he told me I need to get a Bangkok Bank App on my phone, so as to prevent a 4-5 hour wait on the day that I apply for my one year visa. This was new to me as I've made 10 one year visas with the same agent and nothing like this has happened before. Anyhow I went to the Bangkok Bank today did all the paper work and now I can open my Bangkok Bank account on my laptop. The lady at the bank tried several times to activate the app on my phone but it doesn't work. She told me that maybe my phone is to old, the phone was a top of the range Android at the time of purchase and would be around 8 years old now. Besides this problem it works perfectly. Any suggestions besides buying a new phone for just one app.  Thanks

New phone is only way. Reason being is the bank apps need probably Android 11/12 at a minimum because of their security software.  A phone of 8 years old will probably not meet the requirements.

The website access has no such requirement...just internet and browser.

Well as a non American. I'm extremely pleased I'm not.

Whoever wins, it will bring chaos and perhaps anarchy, perhaps a new Civil war won't be far away. 

4 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Yes, an oldie but a goodie!

 

I see no reason why developers cannot extend security, retroactively, back to Marshmallow.

And, Marshmallow is about 9 years old, version 6.0.1.  October 2015 is when I last updated my phone.

Not that long ago, really.

 

Kernel type was Monolithic (Linux)

And, before that...I used Lollipop, which I called Lollipoop.

I simply HATED that name!

 

So glad when I could install the update for Marshmallow, yet still a disgusting name.....  Must be some sort of KOREAN name, or Washington State name, or Oregon name.

 

So, anyway, I am sure the developers could have provided a patch or something to ensure security for bank apps under Marshmallow.

 

It's OK, though, because I would have never done any scanning of barcodes, a job that should not be assigned to me, my being the shopper, and not the store clerk.

 

 

 

You do post some BS at times, but I think these latest posts above are some of your worst yet.

Unbelievable that someone is still using nearly 10 year old Android software. Most Bank apps need at least v11 or v12 to work correctly. Oh well each to their own.

15 hours ago, FruitPudding said:

What's the benefit of a Makro membership?

 

Anyone have one?

Not required anymore. Anyone can shop at Makro now.

9 minutes ago, Hugh Cow said:

Today I was standing with Mrs Cow on "my" land watching the house construction nearing completion. A rather esoteric thought entered my mind as it travelled to the future and I imagined one day a hundred years from now a couple totally unconnected to me or Mrs Cow would be standing on that very spot contemplating whether to renovate or demolish the old house standing on this particular block of land, built by an unknown someone in the past. The story remains the same only the players fade into the dust of history, to be replaced by new players, ad infinitum. We own nothing, we are just caretakers for others... Dust in the wind.

Wow...perhaps a few too many coffees today

On 7/11/2024 at 1:22 PM, The Fugitive said:

Strange. Ours is definitely very quiet (positioned above the bed), cools rapidly and has never received any attention since at least 2007.

I thought April 1st had passed already.  

12 minutes ago, Vulture82 said:

What can I do if I don't have time to supervise and only be there in the week ends? Should I hire a supervisor?

Yes definitely. Find someone.

When I build (12 times in Thailand already over many years) I am there every morning to check with builder on the days work, and then onsite at least 3-4 hours a day. Then I can rectify problems or changes immediately on the spot.

On one build I was out of the country for a while and hired a farang friend (qualified builder) to oversee the construction. Plus using telephone, online chats and videos the build went well.

36 minutes ago, supersomchai said:

What about about the 60 day visa free travel recently announced ,would that be applicable here ,and is it up and running yet ???

No...nobody knows when, but probably July or August.

10 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

The most moral army, strikes again:

 

The Israeli military has said its forces violated protocol by strapping a wounded Palestinian man to the front of their vehicle during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the incident after it was captured on video and shared on social media. An IDF statement said the man was wounded in an exchange of fire during the raid, in which he was a suspect.
The injured man's family said that when they asked for an ambulance, the army took him, strapped him to the bonnet of their jeep and drove off.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjqq5n8911do

Using a person as a human shield is only 'violating protocol'....

19 minutes ago, AsiaTraveler1234 said:

My understanding is that prostitution is technically illegal in Thailand. It is, basically, unlawful to pay for sex. Is this why most of the girl bars and gents clubs use more vague terms like "short time" and "long time" to make it appear that you are paying for her time as opposed to a strict exchange for sex?

 

The reason for my question is that I installed some regular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, etc. on my phone. There obviously are freelancers on there looking for customers, but some are more candid and will eventually say stuff like, "$x for sex, ok?" Do I need to worry about these profiles being some type of law enforcement posing as girls to entrap me into violating prostitution laws? I already know how to weed out the ladyboys, but I'm curious about whether I need to be careful about how I communicate with these profiles online. I'm assuming many of the profiles are newer, understandably naive, girls so it seems reasonable for them to ask such a direct question.

 

As a man, I'd like a relationship, but I'm obviously still open to casual fun until I meet the right one. I just dont want any unnecessary problems with law enforcement.  I also dont want to turn away newer girls by using the usual very vague language which they may not understand.

 

Thanks!

The only person naive here is you (not the profiles). Better to stay in your room methinks.

2 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

What bank's that then? Bangkok bank charged me 500Bt for a replacement  debit card when I lost  my original one.

Your post has absolutely nothing to do with the thread topic.🙄

29 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 
They are not there for me, and I was asking if anyone else had the problem. The app was reinstalled, and obviously, I will go to the bank next. Don't be so grouchy; you might learn something if I get it fixed.

Even though I'm supposedly grouchy, a bit of info. If you are using Android, then check the version number. Any version lower than 11 probably doesn't work properly with many apps.

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Seems like once the houses were sold the developers walked away..

leaving the amenities either unfinished or not even started.

Which is what was written in the original article.

13 hours ago, Mason45 said:

I forgot about Foodland even though I live in the area, actually I've never been inside of Terminal 21, to me it's just another Asian shower of s**t.

Seems like you need to get out more.

On 4/19/2024 at 12:29 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Is the North Pattaya Road one still there?

No..building being demolished

@Brewster67

I must concede that you are very well informed and definitely know your history and politics. Kudos for that.

9 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Seriously...  Piss-0ff and be rude elsewhere. I don't spend my time reading about White Lotus, Lalisa or any other crap you want to throw out there... I asked a simple question. You've done nothing but try to insult me.

 

Yeah, LA, I 'know about Leo and his polluted beach. Now he tries to be the great environmentalist. They're all hypocrites.

Bit of an inferiority complex you have there. You asked a question. I declined to answer and since then you have been rude and insulting to me. Bit sad really. 

Suggest you watch 'White Lotus' it is a good series, if you have the time.

16 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

@thainetOk... You obviously pulled it out of thin air, because I don't know.  Just forget it.  Go be rude to someone else

Some silly comments on here. You have obviously been in Thailand for a while, and if you don't know who 'Lalisa' is, or about the 'White Lotus' series then I've lost all hope for you. Maybe some research on your part would suffice.

I personally don't need to go thru all these measures, but I believe if you have a Yellow Tibbian Baan/Pink ID card and copies are submitted each time for whatever extension you need, they negate the TM30 process.

Also if these docs are recorded in the 90 day system (will require personally going one time) it will stop rejections as they have your permanent address from the Yellow book.

This is info that I have gathered thru various channels, not from personal experience.

26 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

What is this?

You are obviously joking with me, so decline to answer.

Later you'll have the Lalisa effect also.

11 minutes ago, Lancelot01 said:

Do anybody know what happens to the reams of paperwork/photocopies that are produced for each individual for every renewal/extension each year?

Especially in the cases where there are no significant changes in the applicants circumstances each year, i.e. Same passport, address, marital status etc.. 

There is a huge warehouse in Sattahip for Immigration and Police document filing. Has been that way for many years.