lemoncake

Might be a stupid question but cant you put it in an Aussie bank ?

I have my reasons why i do not want to keep the money in Australia

Love it...Thaiwanese. Is that a mix of Thailand and Taiwan? 555555

Most Americans does not know the different between Thailand & Thaiwan. That is true.

I wonder how many Thai Visa members know the difference.

What is Thai visa ?

None has any experience with banks in HK or Singapore?

your question is missing what is most important, namely length of term deposit.

I am flexible in this regard, which ever term offers best interest. This is back up/retirement money, so only want to put it somewhere where it earns interest

OK, this is how it actually works.

You go to HK and open a bank account say with HSBC.

Which branch doesn't matter but if you want to do it at the airport then Terminal 1 for Premier and Terminal 2 for other accounts.

You can deposit AU$ directly into your foreign deposit account and the bank will offer you an interest rate on term deposits related to that currency.

If you want to deposit all of your funds in one go there is a 0.25% charge, but this charge is waived if you deposit amounts up to a maximum figure on a daily basis. The waiver applies to both the Premier and Advance accounts, but higher for the Premier which will also offer you a slightly higher deposit rate.

Thanks for that, i am pretty well informed in how to open accounts

The question is which banks do foreign currency accounts? which banks pay decent interest and are suitable for non resident of that country?

Also which banks are good for this kind of thing from personal experience?

HSBC offers 0% according to their website

They dont. They just wire money to from their bank account to accounts in thailand. Contact u make is with singapore paypal account for wiring money.

We finally manage to get a hold of our Thai rep. person and they tell us the account is closed, because "they [Paypal reviews department in China] http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/552787-sue-paypal-in-thailand/

If you check online, your paypal account is never deleted, they keep it

They deleted my account upon my request.

They do not delete accounts. Do a Google search and you will see what happens to deleted accounts.

Why do not people understand, sex change surgery is expansive and does require creative thinking.

But i am almost certain there is someone else behind the business

Seriously though, glad to hear they caught him, interested to know how much money was found and will people be reimbursed

Did you ever hear of the BIB reimbursing anyone ?????? Not me.

Many times, try reading thai visa

Youll find if you have a Thai PP account, its run out of Singapore. The people you call are in Singapore

They still have a local number. They accept documents in Thai, which means they have someone here in Thailand.

They have website in Thai, which also means Thai staff.

There is another thread on TV, where poster said they had a dedicated person from Paypal who he was dealing with.

Try to log into your account and then go to contact us. There will be a number to call and some token number.

Do note, if you are not logged in, they giving you general numbers, but different numbers for when logged in

Yes, maybe their staff have a physical presence in Thailand. Contractors possibly. They are not incorporated in Thailand. There is no "Thai PayPal".

They have to be, how else would they have "contracts" with local banks

Update...

Got the cat microchipped about a week ago and just got the certificate through the post today. Went to the Ladkrabang Animal Hospital and only cost 530 baht. However, although they can implant microchips it turns out they don't actually have a microchip scanner (!) so we can't go back there for the rabies vaccine as they need to scan and record the cat's microchip number before giving the vaccine. I think we'll go to Thonglor Animal Hospital as they seemed pretty knowledgeable on the phone as to what was required (although a little more expensive than other places). Anyone think I've missed anything here? It's my understanding we need to do the rabies vaccine next, then wait 21 days and get the blood serum sample taken.

I also contacted some agents for quotes, the lowest quote I got back was from United Relocations for $1,950. This still seems pretty expensive, especially seeing as we still have to do most of the hard work ourselves, so am going to try and do it without an agent...

$1950 is about the correct price. YOu can also speak with Pattaya Animal Clinic just around the corner from THonglor, DR Kwanchai does know a bit about this

Not a serious answer, but this site may give food for thoughts. Link: http://asia.deposits.org/

It gives an overview of the highest yield bank deposit Accounts in Asia.

(but I'm sure you will get a better answer).

Thanks for that. It does give a great overview, the only downside is i wanted to keep it in AU$

Lemoncake,

Do you happen to know if this cargo rule is specific only to animals coming from Australia?

Hi Sheryl, sorry missed your question.

I am not too sure about this regulations.

I did call Emirates and was advised i could take them as excess luggage and was going to do that.

When i called back few days later to get all the information how to book, i was told the information i was given before was incorrect and it had to be cargo(rules of head office)

If you visit Thai Aiways or Qantas website about transporting animals, they all say to contact a company.

Emirates website talks about excess baggage, but as i mentioned earlier, they also claimed had to be cargo.

So to summarize- i do not have a clue

Youll find if you have a Thai PP account, its run out of Singapore. The people you call are in Singapore

They still have a local number. They accept documents in Thai, which means they have someone here in Thailand.

They have website in Thai, which also means Thai staff.

There is another thread on TV, where poster said they had a dedicated person from Paypal who he was dealing with.

Try to log into your account and then go to contact us. There will be a number to call and some token number.

Do note, if you are not logged in, they giving you general numbers, but different numbers for when logged in

I am really surprised how archaic most posters seem to be. OP just move on. You sound like a typical guy who wants one thing from relationship. Fortunately there are many girls that want the same thing in Thailand. However there are still many more old fashioned one's that expect to have a solid relationship before getting intimate. Unless you are ready to commit to her then why push the issue.

I know of many young women here that are really old fashioned and wouldn't even kiss unless they were in love and knew their partner was equally committed. Also many young girls don't want to sacrifice their education and career for a relationship.

She might also be testing you to see how much you are willing to wait to prove that she is worth the effort.

If you do take it to the next level and break up with her, you might ruin it for the next guy who truly does love her.

I wonder if the posters here would make these same comments to guys trying to make it with their daughters?

By old fashioned, do you mean frigid?

You do realize its almost year 2014, do not you? and a very large number have kids by the age of 16 not to mention become sexually active by the age of 13 if not younger.

you are one creepy guy.

I prefer perverted

But thank you for the compliment anyway

These people believe in banks or something???

How does one deposit and withdrawal gold chain through at ATM?

we walk on the new''promonade each evening at about 9..and i see the same rude in your face standing in the middle of the walk...ladyboys...they should be shipped to ''nigeria''.....

Most other people who "promenades" there in the evenings never has an issue with LB`s.

Got official stats for that? How many do not have an issue? perhaps a survey?

Just because you enjoy their attention, does not mean others do

No stats...........except for a few dozens TV members.Most other people I know who lives here or frequently visits Pattaya have never brought this "issue" up .

In this case using "most" is totally appropriate

There is air in it. Can be fixed but not recommended, best is to change for a new one.

Have had the same experience and fixing only helped for few more months and same problem again.

i believe 400 000 is the number for this month alone.

I also have a feeling this number is much higher, as it does not include those who could not cancel and those who changed plans by NOT staying in Thailand but only to pass through to neighboring countries.

Judging by the amount of people on the streets and hotel occupancy's i would guess this month took double the quoted number hit

If you are not trying hit and run and if you really like her why hurry? Can't you have some patience for someone you like?

Sure I can.

But I've been seeing her twice a week for six weeks, isn't that a bit long? That's a genuine question, not rhetorical... I dont know Thai dating culture.

But I know in the UK, go more than a few dates and you still haven't even kissed.. you're going to get friendzoned very fast.

Your one true friend and saviour is alcohol. Few Baccardi's or Spy's and doors to eden will open

might be the only way you could get layed, but really a low life suggestion

I only wish i was as desirous, honorable, likeable, loveable, respectable, virtuous, worthy as you

I guess you prefer to pay by the hour

You saw her 12 whole times and you expect to be in her pants already. Despite the ideas many people have about this country, a lot of Thai girls are still quite old fashioned and not that 'easy'. If she is that type then she will not want to do the horizontal mambo with you until she is sure she wants to marry you and you have made very clear that you want to and plan to marry her. Be warned, some Thai girls are for life, not just for Christmas...

Who would meet a women 12 times without having sex with her? Sex is a normal thing for 2 people who like each other to do.

The only guys who do that sort of nonsense are those who have no other options or are little white knights and those ones end up never getting laid anyway.

I wonder if this was the same shy university 20 year old virgin who I had sex with last week?

Let's be honest you don't want to marry this girl so <deleted> her or dump her. No point in messing around any longer. If you want sex make it clear. If she's not interested then move on.

Did you give her 1000 baht jack Daniel bottle? 555

I am, I'm a good few inches taller than the average Thai man, or Brit for that matter.

You would no be Irish by any chance?

Our 2 companies have been using PayPal for several years. But since last week both of them have a Permanent Account Limitation. This means that we can not use our accounts. Also our customers can not transfer using PayPal.

We now have to wait 180 days to get our money, 172,000 THB and 499,600 THB on our 2 accounts. We contacted PayPal, we never had a dispute or whatsoever. They don't want to have businesses in Thailand using PayPal for doing business. There have been too many scams from Thailand. We contacted several lawyers, to solve this case. None of them is willing to take this case. There have been many cases here in Thailand. It is impossible to press charges against PayPal in any country.

A quote of an email send by PayPal:

"Any balance in your PayPal account will be held for up to 180 days (or longer as required and permitted by law). This balance will be used to offset any obligations that you have to PayPal or your buyers and to cover future refunds for claims or chargebacks that buyers may file against you.

After the 180 days hold period (or longer as required and permitted by law) has expired, if there is any balance remaining, we’ll send you an email letting you know when and how you can withdraw the money from your account."

End of quote.

We are currently searching for another reliable payment possibilty.

If any one has suggestions...

My friend, let me tell you some useful information.

There is no law allowing paypal to hold your money.

They can not legally do so, without a court order or police order.

They are a financial institution and do have to obey laws of that country.

Unfortunately, i can not tell you steps to take in Thailand but can tell you about my experience with them in Oz.

They did exact same thing with me.

I called them and ask to speak with a manager.

Manager stated all of the above (as per your email) Which i was happy to listen

I then requested to be told under which section of the law they had the right to hold the money.

Manager could not answer that, but stated it was in their terms and conditions.

To which i insisted what section of the law allowed them to do that, as terms and conditions if illegal are void.

Manager insisted they could, because products sold MAY BE stolen or obtained illegally.

To which, i demanded to see police report and court order.

Manager was speechless. I gave them 48 hours to release all the money or legal action would be taken, i also advised them Ombudsman would be contacted as well as Asics.

My account was open in less than 20 hours.

You do not need a lawyer to pursue it. In Thailand, they are registered as a financial company and as such fall under Thai financial laws.

Thai banks can not seize any money without court order.

Contact Consumer Protection Board and ask if they can handle the case or what Board deals with financial breaches, do make sure to make it clear there is no police order, or report or court order to withhold the money nor is there any report lodged with police in regards to your operations.

This is consumer protection website http://www.ocpb.go.th/main.php?filename=index

You can also file police report and send it to Paypal advising them you will be filing criminal and civil charges

You may find your money will be released immediately, however accounts will be closed within about 7 days, with some silly excuse such as its been identified your account is associated with some banned person.

Well, we tried to call them last week. The number 1800-441-6458 is a number in the USA and can not be reached from Thailand.

Opening hours:

7:00 ICT to 21:00 ICT from Monday to Friday

8:00 ICT to 17:00 ICT from Saturday to Sunday

They do have local number, you just need to find it

If i had to guess, i say has something to do with quality of water, shampoos used, frequency of washes and cheap chemical used to highlight the hair.

It sure doesn't apply to the men. How many bald Thai men do you see?

Do not usually pay attention to men

Neither do I, but when you come from a country where the majority of adult men are, or are going bald, you can't help noticing when you live in a country where hardly any men are bald.

Sorry am not tall enough to see men's heads

If i had to guess, i say has something to do with quality of water, shampoos used, frequency of washes and cheap chemical used to highlight the hair.

nothing to do with the water etc .. i've been in the UK with my TG for 11 months .. 1 week of hair stuck in the plughole is more hair than i have on my whole head !

It would not be so hard when you do not have any hair.

Like coming second in the competition of 2 people

If i had to guess, i say has something to do with quality of water, shampoos used, frequency of washes and cheap chemical used to highlight the hair.

It sure doesn't apply to the men. How many bald Thai men do you see?

Do not usually pay attention to men

I am yet to see the work hard people,

It's more like make sure to have kids to support you when you old attitude