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That is the most sensible thing I heard today.

Prayut is not perfect, nobody is, but i think most of us would like to be able to buy a scarf like this if only they had the money (I would and in fact, I have). Prayut has a very responsable job, and this comes with a appropriate salary. So stop talking nonsense, and concentrate on the big picture. He is trying to convert a "lost" world country into a better place for all people. Compair the situation in Thailand of that in Europe or USA. Thailand is not so bad, isn't it ? If you not agree, please leave. 
 

 
It's a scarf man. Get over it.
Trumps daughter and son in law have just declared their income for the first year of dons rule...almost 90m not to mention patents and trademarks granted all over the world. It's all a disgrace.
Maybe if ivanka was thai you would have more to say.
Speakman was one of a very very small exalted group
Comparing an ordinary ' grunt ' with a career politician/soldier is michievous to say the least.
Prayut like most politicians EVERYWHERE in the world has shortcomings...even good old back home where everything is perfect

Unfortunately true

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Any recommendations for the best branch for expats? Tried Meechok Plaza but was treated with indifference there despite having my Thai wife with me

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I too was planning to move to Chiang Mai. Now, maybe not. I opened a savings account on visa exempt (USA passport) at the Bangkok Bank Meechok Plaza branch about 3 years ago. After getting married to my Thai GF, she wanted to have a joint account, so went to above mentioned branch to do same. No problem, except during the visit to the office, my now Thai wife closed the savings account which was in my name without consulting me. Of course, that made me furious, but too late. What was done, was done. Recently went back to same branch to open an account in my name only again. Upon sitting down I asked the girl to speak in English during the transaction. She said yes. Last word of English spoken. Spoke Thai to my wife & wouldn't even make eye contact with me. After several minutes of conversation between the two, looking at forms, etc. my wife said to me that the girl said "cannot". Surprise, surprise. I said to my wife, "why?". She said the girl told her things are different now. Requirements have changed. I called bs on that, & in a fit of anger walked out of the branch leaving my wife to visit with the girl in the branch. When my wife came out she was furious with me for embarrassing both herself & the girl. I had caused them both to lose face. Bottom line no account in my name only.

Just my personal experience. Your mileage may vary. 

This is type of thing giving me 2nd thoughts about moving to Thailand

Thanks much for the info

Is it available in Thailand? I posted this originally in the General forum which may not have been the correct forum

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Available in Thailand?

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Once again thanks to all for your constructive feedback


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Thanks for the replies. Am a bit unclear about getting a visa in Laos. Is it possible to do with only the visa exempt? Also to get a visa in the US I would have to have funds on deposit in Thailand?


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I have been traveling to Thailand for several years, always entering visa exempt as a US citizen. Now after having been married to a Thai lady for a few years, I'm about ready to make the move to Thailand permanently.

What is the easiest path to follow from visa exempt to an O-A visa with a marriage extension?

I am now 72 years old, can furnish the required funds, & all documents.

Just looking for the least amount of hassle.

Is it possible to do in Savanakhet?

Thank you for the prompt replies. Fingers crossed as Chiang Mai Immigration at Promenada Mall was clueless

I arrived in Chiang Mai on 18 Dec from the US on visa exempt & am departing on 3 Jan. In the interim I am leaving on 20 Dec for the Maldives returning 23 Dec. What is the proper procedure for Re-entry?