hotandsticky

Obviously, in an intestate situation the widow is probably not the sole beneficiary and such action is 'illegal' (as it is on any joint account if you claim that rules of survivorship don't apply in Thailand - although there would be no practical comeback). That said, my partner will have card (and eventually PIN + internet) access to my account so she can empty the account. I also have a simple Will as a back up if Plan A fails.

Can I ask if DWP noted your existence on their records and said "don't bother about the life certificate"?

What nationalities are there that don't apply the rule of survivorship on joint accounts?

I was replying to someone who was referring to Scotland. Are you saying that the Civil & Commercial Code (or even the Thai banks themselves) does NOT apply the rule of survivorship ?

All mandates cease on death. In the UK a joint account does not form part of the deceased's estate and the survivor is entitled to the residual balance under the rules of survivorship.

Do you have a Thai bank account? I have the Nationwide app on my Thai phone. I certainly wouldn't use cards for getting cash - if I had the Thai bank alternative. I move money over to Kasikorn via WISE. I have not had an issue with post in Bang Saray - although I only have a couple of items per year. Local post, via the excellent Ban Amphur post office is good. I suspect that any delays are not due to local factors - more likely sitting in an international sorting office between London and Bangkok (my money is on the latter).

That will be the reason then. If Krungthai did not authorise card payment you may need to visit them......perhaps call their call centre first.

I believe that the first transfer in has to come from an account in your name.

When Thais accept 500 Baht (or whatever your local figure is) to vote for particular candidates it quantifies the value of their vote.

Rubbish!

I thought so. Thanks for answering.

Unlawful? Remind me again of the penalties.

No brothels, there is no prostitution in Thailand. But if there were whores I am sure many are more respectable than most politicians - or police! Why pay 100 Baht, I sign them for free.

They don't. Unless they do a random check - which I have never heard of.

Ask the Thais if it tyranny. Ask the Thais if they are allowed to vote. Ask the Thais if freedom of speech and freedom travel is allowed. That is not tyranny. (Another) bloodless coup (13 in the last 100 years) with no bloodshed afterwards. Demonstrations and protests have taken place but please don't imagine that there is a tinderbox of discontent waiting to ignite. Only when a non-Thaksin funded 'opposition' can get itself elected will it be unnecessary for the military to have control. Would you abolish the monarchy in your own country?

dream on. Tyranny ? In such a stable environment?.......you contradict yourself. The Thais don't give a flying fart for what you, or any other Farang, wants.

Double condoms ? ????

I might have missed it in all the blaze of inane publicity but did this champagne socialist, Europhile vent his anger at the French at all ?

T.....it is not preferred, it is no longer required. My advice would be different to yours. I wouldn't waste time calling them, I would act by default on the basis that 99% will get through the postal system...if my pension was not received on the due date then I would call Newcastle who will immediately reinstate the pension on the strength of that phone call.

Doesn't help at all.......means nothing.

Are you serious ?

That doesn't sound at all right. What if someone came in on a single entry O visa? "In the last 30 days" is the established timescale; I am sure Maneerat will sort him out.

The last day of Songkran in Naklua is 19th, Pattaya 19th and Bang Saray is 20th. (apologies, just seen that this thread is Chiang Mai specific)

You only need to be a respectable member of the community.....that covers most of the people I know. No need to pay anybody.

Yes they do, they can be quite specific - usually a Notary Public. However, from what the OP has since said, it may well be just a pension fund.