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I have been with the Halifax for years. They now have my Thai address, no problem with that, though I cannot open any other savings accounts with them as a non-resident. I did look for alternatives as a back up, but very difficult to find and apply whilst out of the country.. An offshore account was my best option.

From Gillingham in Kent, but working in New South Wales, Oz.

Thanks a lot @Digitalbanana. Yes, the paying cutomers won't mind and don't need to be informed! 😠 Thankful I still have 100Mb....at the moment.

My internet download speed has dropped 250Mb today so I tried to contact NT on 1888 but the call ends automatically. Never happened before. Also, I am unable to access any of their websites. Anybody else using NT have connection problems or unable to contact them?

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Don't put up with it, there are so many alternatives. I watched on my $60/year subscription. Had a few channel options, and faultless throughout.

The contact button on the login page is their e-mail address. 🙄 Download Telegram on Android or desktop if you haven't got it already. Search - HDprime - Open the page and send them a message.

Just to recap what I wrote on the other HDPrime forum, if you are e-mailing them, you'll be lucky to get a reply. Their Telegram account is usually much more efficient. You can download Telegram from the Google Play Store or use the desktop version.

You can download it from the Google Play Store, justy click on the link. There is also a desktop version. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger&hl=en&pli=1 You can use your mobile phone number as your ID Type in HDprime, open their page and message them.

You need to contact them on Telegram, you won't get an email reply these days.

The catch up is garbage aswell, forever jumping, sometimes to the next program! Use alternative for live footie, much more reliable, and better quality. 59 Euros for the year was worth the risk. 🙂

E-mail received today from Expat Tax: Make of it what you will. As part of our Tax Alert Service, we’re committed to keeping you informed of important developments. Today, we’ve received reports that Kasikorn Bank (KBank) has started issuing emails requesting compliance information. We expect other Thai banks to make similar requests in the coming months. These requests include details related to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), a global framework for sharing tax residency information and FATCA (for US citizens). This marks the first time many of us have seen CRS-specific information being requested in Thailand, so we want to ensure you’re fully informed. What Does This Mean? KBank is complying with global regulations under CRS and FATCA to ensure tax residency details are accurately reported: For Americans: FATCA requires banks to report account details to US tax authorities. For Non-Americans: CRS requires tax residency information to be shared with international tax authorities to prevent tax evasion. Why Are They Being Sent Out? In 2020, Thailand joined the CRS agreement, committing Thai banks to request tax residency information from their customers. This is standard procedure and not unique to you—KBank happens to be among the first to implement it. Under CRS rules, banks must: Confirm the tax residency of all account holders. Identify connections to other countries for tax purposes. Share financial account details with local tax authorities, who may exchange the information internationally if needed. This ensures overseas income and assets are declared in the relevant country. While this may feel new in Thailand, it’s already standard practice in many other countries. Note that switching banks won’t avoid this, as all Thai banks are required to comply with CRS regulations. What Should You Do? Stay calm—there’s no rush. You have until 20th December 2024 to complete and email the forms. It’s usually easier to email them to the address provided by the bank, rather than visiting a branch.

Don't forget your passport photo!

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Has anybody opened an offshore account whilst living in Thailand? How did you certify your ID ? Not looking at going to UK anytime soon. These are my options:

https://radio.garden/ Global radio stations. Take your pick. Available on Windows or download the app.

There are a few websites that show Match of the Day: https://www.fullreplays.com/shows/match-of-the-day-9-nov-2024/

My internet bill did the job for me, about a year ago.

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Take tablets for up to a week, or pay for the quick fix, one night in hospital on an intravenous drip . Not cheap, but very effective!

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