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Yeah, opened mine 7+ years ago.

Is there any rhyme or reason as to what accounts are checked in the "Bangkok Bank crackdown"? I have two friends who both have had their accounts blocked for 30 days until they go into the branch. Both opened within the last year, both in Pattaya on retirement visas, both used "agents" to facilitate their visa and bank account opening. Is that the common denominator? Are there a number of "problematic" branches? Just wondering and waiting for the dreaded message.

Old enough to remember Jesus Gil...

Have you got a link?

This will be the end of Starmer. Thank God.

Everyone needs dental work?

Roi Et town has a big University and a few Thai bars.

I said this two days ago. Got a few thumbs down! 555

Got a DTV in London after my retirement visa lapsed and did quite a few VOA - was getting a bit concerned after a quizzing at Immigration. Applied on a Monday approved on the Wednesday. "Soft Power" - medical. It's a no brainer.

The Tikcom IT mall in Pattaya has a lot of good shops. https://tukcom.com/tukcom-pattaya-floor-plan/

Been using Microsoft Teams. Still has a Skype keyboard.

I used a "safe entry" service a few months ago. Perfect. And probably saved me 30-45 mins queueing.

OP has not answered any questions about Nationality, why USA Bank account etc. You can always apply for a DVT under soft power. It really makes not difference when you get it.

A nice excuse for a military coup

This might be what you are thinking of: Section 540 of the Civil & Commercial Code - 30 years lease maximum, extensions unenforceable. https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/insights/insights-briefings/2025/real-estate/thai-supreme-court-strikes-down-automatic-long-term-lease-renewals/