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The topic is not about problems opening a bank account it's about my agent not now using Bangkok Bank.

It's not an issue, but if agents are unable to use Bangkok Bank you will need to open an account at another bank ie Krungsri, I will then have 3 accounts. My agent Cambodia Travel which many on here use said its an issue for all agents, that will include Maneerat. It will be interesting to here from people who use them if this is the case.

They just wanted to wind you up and have a laugh. Maybe you would threaten to take your 2 million baht out and close the account.

The agent said its the same with all agents. Maybe why the Bangkok Bank outside Jomtien Soi 5 immigration which normally has hoards of people waiting to go in outside was very quiet today when I passed by.

I don't know if anyone is aware, I certainly wasn't. I visited my normal agent on Soi Baukau today to do my yearly extension. They informed me that since to problems a few weeks ago, they have had to stop dealing with Bangkok Bank. They now deal with Krungsri Bank. Therefore I have an appointment to meet them at the bank in Central next Tuesday to open a new account and then it's as before. No charge for opening a new account. So this is either a heads up for people or an opportunity to put me straight and tell me it's been like that for a while. .

As a matter of interest why did you miss the date. It's 15 days before and 7 days after, quite a big window.

Do a little bit of research. I have just had a fantastic experience at the private SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri only an hours drive. Fast professional booking of appointment, caring nurses, efficient doctor and great radiologists. Cost for an MRI, doctor consultation before and after MRI and 1 week medication. Cost 8,080 baht. You can't beat that.

Update and hopefully final one. I had my MRI at the SamitiveJ hospital yesterday. The final cost was 8,080 baht. This included MRI, doctor fees before and after MRI and 1 week medication. As @CharlieH suggested I have C6 Nerve Root (C5-C6 Disc Level): Pain can radiate from the neck to the shoulder, outer upper arm, down to the thumb and index finger. The doctor prescribed Lyrica (Pregabalin) 75mg for minimum 6 weeks and Celebrex 200mg the same. He said 90% will work if not an operation. He said Physio will probably not help. Fingers crossed this will work. Thanks once again to Charlie and @Sheryl.

I just read again. The question is about Pattaya "Do I need to notify Immigration that I am back in Pattaya?" Can you read?

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl Thanks again

What's that got to do with the specific question about Pattaya?

I did a Residents Certificate there a few weeks ago hardly any due for that desk. 300 baht. I had to update my TM30 as I had a new passport. Very easy, you don't need an agent, waste of money.

Start your own thread and don't hijack this one. You will get a better response.

I always use Bolt and always go for the cheap economy car option. Most of the time the car you get is excellent. Also this is one of the only services that I prefer to pay Cash. Payment by card and they can add anything they want.

Yawn Yawn Yawn

Considering the amount of foreigners with houses and condo's here in Pattaya I wonder why they have never opened a branch here.

I don't know what the fuss is about. I pay all my bills automatically by bank direct debit on the agreed date every month. 3BB, Electric and water. Once set up you can forget about it. You still see the bill either paper or via the app in advance of payment. Easy

Must be your bank then. I have a UK Mastercard and a UK visa card. Both are no fee and have an excellent exchange rate. I use them all the time and have done for 12 years. Never had an issue.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

Thank you. I find it painful in my neck to sleep on my left side and yes my pillow is soft and probably too low. I will look for an alternative.

Thanks for the advice Sheryl

Thanks for the advice Charlie

Thank you that's my theory on why this started. My worry is, what is the treatment. It's been a while now with no improvement.

Thank you. Both shoulders and both arms are affected. The swelling in my neck is on my left side between the shoulder and neck just above the collar bone. The pain is sharp in upper arm when I use my arms to stand up applying pressure. I can raise my arms but in a circular movement I get pain in upper arm, this is both sides. Back of the neck around the highest point of my spine is sore. Some pain at the lower part of left thumb above the wrist. Thing is I can still go to the gym and do cardio treadmill and bike but no weights or lifting. I am 69 years old by the way