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More than 5M Chinese Visitors expected in Thailand next year
mjakob007 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Its time to spread the love (new variant).... -
Businesses on Khao San Road struggle to serve customers
mjakob007 replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Interesting hypothesis - Not Most of the travelers we get in Thailand have not been able to travel for 2-3 years and hence going all the way. This may not be sustainable due to loss of jobs in the west from recession, high airfares, travellers burning their savings during the past 2-3 years. -
Airline refunded me to much for unused ticket!
mjakob007 replied to Hummin's topic in Thailand Travel Forum
Knowing how tight some of these airlines are, they may penalize the employees that made the error, should you decide not to pay up. most refunds are processed manually as exceptions. -
Long-term stay at 3 star hotels / small apartment Chiang Mai Muang
mjakob007 replied to scorecard's topic in Chiang Mai
Jira boutique residence - Have had buddies live there. quire central - was going for 8000 a month. amiri place: - brand new, not so central. should be around 8-10000 per month -
Got turned away from Bangkok bank & Kasikorn
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my bad. didnt see it
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Gen. Prayut to Join Ceremony Welcoming 10 Millionth Arrival of 2022
mjakob007 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
True our family of 4 has arrived BKK 3 times this year & we live here. So yes, airport tax has been paid. but not tourism count... -
When we visit banks, access is denied if we dont wear a mask. However, Malls, even movies, Grocery stores, entertainment venues are not insisting mask usage. Is this not about 'who need who'! What are your thoughts?
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Public Health Ministry Opposes 4 A.M.Closing Time For Night Venues
mjakob007 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Gangacron02000400 variant has been found to be prevalent after 02:00 AM- 67 replies
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Virtual Thai Bank Account
mjakob007 replied to lpw997's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Once you log on to expat.hsbc, it permits opening THB & 17 other currencies! strange they not marketing that.... Need a premier account. but US address was not a requirement until last month. dont know if that would change. Similar products are sold by BNP paribas. Wise also offers a multicurrency card account which can be used for similar purpose. -
Virtual Thai Bank Account
mjakob007 replied to lpw997's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
HSBC now offers a Global money account, in 18 currencies including THB. Would this help? -
Health Insurance (ACS) premiums increase.
mjakob007 replied to phetphet's topic in Insurance in Thailand
I am 50, and got a 20% hike from ACS for 2023 premium (without OPD). 2022 also got a 20% whack. never had any claims so far. I am also looking alternatives -
Weed smoking cafes now illegal - checks made on shops in Khao San Road
mjakob007 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
more 'ifs & buts' = more opportunity to collect -
Airplane Linked To Arrested Chinese Grey Capitalist Seized
mjakob007 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Time to share the booty