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12 month bank statement
Old Croc replied to CallumWK's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You've been lucky, give it a try. -
12 month bank statement
Old Croc replied to CallumWK's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Most IOs have required both for years. A bank book which can be updated periodically is generally not a reliable guide as to how much is held in an account at a given time. Surprised there was an office that hasn't required the statement. -
12 month bank statement
Old Croc replied to CallumWK's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
No. It's been commonly required by Immigration since the money-in-bank rules changed several years ago. You have to show that you have held the 800k and 400k in the bank for the required periods over the previous year. -
I concur. A British friend, who has passed, used to buy his post every day from there. It's about 320 meters north of the circle on CF East.
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Tax Return 2025
Old Croc replied to John Phuket's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
What's the (b) option? -
British tourist missing after trip to Bangkok found safe in Finland
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
There was a rule on this forum against posting missing person searches and this case illustrates why it existed. This was not a police search, it was instigated by an hysterical sister or ex-girlfriend. Authorities obviously knew early that he had departed but couldn't (officially) comment without consent. The guy left early for Finland perhaps because he found Thailand too hot for his delicate British constitution or perhaps because he met a hot Finnish girl about to head home. Strange travel patterns do attract scrutiny at airports for good reason. -
So someone told them where you were.
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Mystery Deepens: Missing British Man Boarded Flight from Thailand
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
A short trip in and out of Bangkok, then an unusual route taken back to a third country. Not Thailand news. Some people here are as stubborn as Mules in clinging to a story. -
Some dobber must have called them.
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I was initially surprised, and frustrated, by the incredible layers of paperwork and processes to effect simple everyday tasks. To transfer a phone line required more than an hour sitting in front of a clerk in TOT painstakingly completing multiple forms, photocopies, signatures and payment of deposits, etc. Transferring the electric connection was even worse where I was confronted by a Vogon clone who demanded more and more documentation to simply change the name on the connection. These things are handled by a short phone call in my home country. My surprise was because Thailand was/is largely computerized, but many government and public companies either don't understand or mistrust their use. They require, and store, reams of paperwork for everything. My yearly visits to the bank for a statement and simple letter still rankles because of the protracted processes involved.
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In some countries, people commit road rage and vandalism against EVs out of extreme ignorance and unreasonable hate. I despair about the lack of education and rise of organized hate groups in these countries that traditionally consider themselves above such behavior.
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Thailand unveils new visa rules, sparks mixed reactions
Old Croc replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Even a dingy dinghy. -
I would think this Air Vice Marshall would be retired from the Airforce before taking a position as the GM of a regional airport. Many former high ranking military officers still retain their titles in retirement. A vanity thing. This very high service rank should not be confused with the similarly named security people on flights.
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Nostalgia for Prayut Grows as "We Miss Loong Tu" Goes Viral
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Those missing him are probably all the Army senators out of a job, -
Skeleton Found on Phuket Beach, Possibly an Indonesian Man
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Perhaps you are smart enough to give opinions on decomposition of bodies in the sea, I am not. -
Skeleton Found on Phuket Beach, Possibly an Indonesian Man
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
It's feasible I guess that the wallet travelled on the journey with the skeletal remains right up until those remains landed on a Thailand beach. However, I found the fact that the wallet and ID ended up intact just 50 meters away to be very unlikely. Ergo my suggestion that it was "fishy". -
Skeleton Found on Phuket Beach, Possibly an Indonesian Man
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Quick to make insulting judgement of me, but not smart enough to understand the point I was making about the wallet. -
Skeleton Found on Phuket Beach, Possibly an Indonesian Man
Old Croc replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Lower body skeletal remains, dead for at least 8 weeks, washed up on a beach. Coincidentally, his intact wallet and ID card were found 50 meters away. Sounds fishy to me. -
The OP hasn't posted since 2016, This use of an old thread is obviously to get some free advertising. Up to you Thaiger.
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Visit by my niece from the US
Old Croc replied to sirineou's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I've never bothered with the TM30 when friends visit and stay with us, With more than 3o million short term tourists yearly I would think their systems would explode if all reported in. -
So, your knickers are in a twist because of him being described as an expert. His name is in green in the member list, so I presume he has been granted that status by Thaiger. It seems to be a new category. As stated, I do consider him to fit that description, more than many others who ply the trade.