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On 6/1/2023 at 12:34 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Genuine question, how did you determine that, did SCB confirm it?   I understood that (non-bank) premises had to pay the banks for ATMs to be installed.

Service by SCB now becoming a thing of the past, I think they should change their management and put us first not the bottom line. Sure the bottom line is important but the way they are closing branches, removing ATM's stopping SCB easy net banking, they will just drive people to other banks that are more "people" orientated. After 20 years +, with SCB I am ready to move. 

10 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Sad to think they value the lives of those from Myanmar, who are under attack and a war of genocide being raged, so little 

 

My wife's family has fled from there homes in Kachin State and as Ethnic Karen's they are being forced out because of the war. Myanmar does not want to be a country of many ethnicities, they want to be Burmese pure.

 

How can the Thai government, currently in power condone this......rhetorical question as we know the answer.

It was a very bad political decision to try to involve the other Asean members when in his own words his aim was to protect Thailand's interests. If that is the case just have a one on one meeting. But if such a meeting went wrong then he could not use the typical "not my fault" excuse. ( IE brakes failed, etc etc.)

10 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

You bought the condo?  You own it?

The railing in question is on the balcony in your unit, NOT a common area?

 

Seems that should be your responsibility.

 

You have several problems by the sound of it. Get a copy of the Condominium Law this will allow you to see where your place in failing. Re the railing, the condominium law does not allow you to change the external appearance of your unit. Many do but have to revert back to original before the unit can be sold

8 hours ago, MickTurator said:

I am no expert  but 

Looks like two men kissing to me

Then you had better be careful if you walk around Na Na. 555

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Umm...

Where to start..

A TM30 should not be required.

Bank statements from previous day/s would have been accepted.

BTW the bank clerk will provide photocopy of updated bankbook.

CW require update on day of application. A small deposit is best option

 

Seems you used income method due to stuff you made using money in bank method.

 

For my extensions based on retirement at CW I have not provided hand drawn map.

 

The appointment system works like clockwork. 

Make sure you take hard copy of confirmation email.

Just walk past que desk to L32 desk.

 

Suggest to others...an appointment say 11am arrive 9am to obtain banking requirements and you will exit prior to lunch break. 

Retirement extension, had appointment, arrived 10,45 L1 checked documents, then to L32 officer thorough and business like, all finished and passport returned by 11,50.  Good service.

14 hours ago, Thai Wally said:

Book an appointment to save waiting in line and make sure you print out two copies of the appointment, to hand the IMO on arrival. 

Make sure your application is in blue ink and not black, otherwise you will have to rewrite it, which is what happened to me. 

This year they wanted the usual updated bankbook, a letter from my bank, but they also wanted a statement of my account, eventhough it was an invested account....no if's or buts!

I have been doing visa extensions for 20 years at Nonthaburi and not once have I been able to get through without something being wrong.

Next year I'm reverting back to an extension based on Retirement. The marriage visa is just too much of a hassle and twice the paperwork. The biggest draw back is the extra 400,000baht in the bank for the retirement extension.

Best of luck!

 

 

They now at CW also require a copy of your current 90  report.  

3 hours ago, Robin said:

What about those m/c with no rear number plate.  Can the AI guess the missing number?

Or those Big Bikes that tilt the number plate back under the rear seat to prevent it being read. 

19 hours ago, John Drake said:

Sounds like Russia/Ukraine. Morally questionable or something else?

OK but dont call an ASEAN meeting, if you are protecting Thailand's interests do it bi-laterally and be prepared to take the international criticism that will follow. 

On 6/10/2023 at 9:47 AM, Yewbzee said:

I will concede that coming here 6 times a year is a stretch to classify myself as a tourist but my current passport is 8 years old and is totally peppered with visa exemption stamps so it's odd that none of the previous immigration officers have ever mentioned it.

 

On the last point by Regyai I did wonder if just ignoring it was an option or do they "mark" your passport in the system with a "visa required on the next visit" comment?

 

Can I obtain a tourist visa while inside Thailand or do I have to get one while I'm out of country? 

If you are working here you need a work permit and tax registration.

On 6/3/2023 at 7:55 AM, scottiejohn said:

Why?

You only open the account once!

My understanding, you need to enter the country on a Non -Imm visa, not a tourist visa. 

12 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

This idiot again. I suspected it from the headline before reading the post.

Just confirms BIB for hire!

5 hours ago, eisfeld said:

Neither fossil fuel nor hydrogen nor battery powered vehicles are optimal. They all have some downsides. The difference is that with fossil fuel and hydrogen there is no known way to remove their downsides like emissions or storage/safety issues. We really need to get away from the polution and I don't ever want to whitness a hydrogen tank exploding anywhere near me. But with battery powered vehicles the current limitations like charge times can be solved. Funnily enough just earlier this week Toyota announced a breakthrough with solid-state batteries which it wants to mass produce 2027/2028 that allows for a range of 1200km and charge time of 10 minutes. I don't see why the grid would be a big issue. You rarely need fast charging times like these when you can slowly charge a vehicle at home or at work. And when you need it then just go to a super fast charging station.

 

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-market-next-gen-battery-evs-2026-built-by-new-ev-unit-2023-06-13/

Little difference between a Hydrogen tank or CNG tanks that large number of truck are using in Thailand now and for years already. And since only 16% of electricity in Thailand is produced by renewable sources what is your motivation.? 

On 6/1/2023 at 11:41 AM, topt said:

In Pattaya SCB removed quite a few ATMs from 7/11s some years ago (more than 5) but overall still loads of ATMs around if you are vaguely central as you would expect in a city.

 

Unfortunately however I see the removal probably increasing but just hope it does not get as bad as the UK. 

Although I read that they are finally starting to try and make sure cash is available -

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12130283/Free-ATMs-enshrined-law-following-concerns-bank-branch-closures.html

 

Personally I use cash for most things here but was an avowed cc user in the UK - mainly for the cash back........

Have banked with SCB for many years, but their lack of consideration and service to it's customers is deplorable. Branches closing, ATM's removed, SCB easy net on computers not available to new clients, Shame on you SCB, time to move to a more considerate bank.  

On 6/8/2023 at 6:09 AM, Swiss1960 said:

Nobody cares anymore whether or not you personally wear a mask EXCEPT where clearly mandatory, i.e. government offices like immigration 

 

In Bankok however,  the air quality is a more important reason for people wearing masks than Covid.

 

Right now, me gestimate is 60% Thai and 20% foreigners still wearing masks at all time

Cant understand why anyone wants to ask such a question, some people believed the science about masks being a good defence against covid (which is still around) and wear them, others dont believe the science and dont wear them. Simple 

9 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Don't the lights and bells start well before the barrier drops?

They were obviously trying to beat the barrier.

A typical not my fault excuse, obviously trying to beat the closing barrier

5 hours ago, roo860 said:

And the moral of the story is, don't get a hard on when massaging a female customer. ????

And have clean fingers!

12 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

They are known to make up their own rules.

One example was the requirement for extensions retirement to return to immigration at the 90 day mark to check funds in bank.

(Now defunct)

 

Currently the dragon lady requiring funds in bank for 2 months prior to non O retirement when it is actually only on day of application. 

 

How does the appointment system work there a tick or X.

 

Jomtien is junk immigration office.

 

From the OP...same day approval  for 90 report.

What else would be done

 

It is 2 months before the renewal date, she is correct.

12 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Most imm offices don't check.

I have never read an issue other that a warning to maintain the funds next time.

 

Find the desire for urgent  move funds into higher % interest rate bit ridiculous. 

Interest on 400,000 not worth considering, due to the risk with Imm, leave it there until you are all done

12 hours ago, Moonlover said:

Early hours of the morning, powerful motorcycle, high speed. It all adds up doesn't it. 'And another one bites the dust'.

 

It used to be a regular occurrence on London's North Circular Road as well. I don't know whether it still happens there.

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