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RAZZELL
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I am currently in the process of trying to send some money to the UK as I am about to buy some items from a retail store - about £9k.
I have noticed that my exchange rate via Bangkok Bank seems pretty bad. I don't particularly want to send the money to my UK account. Even if I transfer directly from my account to their Business Account it appears I am a few hundred pounds worse off (about 10k) than if my Thai friend sent via Kasikorn Bank.
Does anyone know a company such as wise which might get me a better rate? Is Dee Money any good? (rate doesn't seem amazing?)
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I had problems last week sending from the UK...two transactions took nearly 24 hours to arrive.
Sent some more money today and it only took about 10 seconds.
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Is it worth getting vaccinated?
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I think "Tommy" is an interesting character.
As he so rightly points out a "phobia" is an irrational fear.
I don't think it's particularly irrational to fear a religion where large sections of Islamists want to destroy the Western way of life.
Also, over all the years of watching him give interviews I have yet to see any clips of him being "racist" (Islam is not a "race") but stand to be corrected.
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15 hours ago, JemJem said:
Thanks, folks.
Now, 2 things to be done by me :
1) Choose 1 place among the many that have been mentioned above.
2) Gather the courage to go to that place. Sadly, I am one of those people who keep delaying the visit to the dentist. And, since I haven't done a good job in taking care of my teeth, I am going to have to pay the price (both financially and also I am afraid I might lose some teeth and then require implants, and all the pain and discomfort that come with all this). I really hate myself for this.
Compare the prices on here:
https://bangkokdentalcenter.com/fees/
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13 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:
Maybe try MOTs and Maneerat if you haven't already
I recently contacted Maneerat about opening up several bank accounts.
They can only open Bkk Bank if on a tourist visa (I have Bkk Bank already).
Even pre-covid on a marriage extension I found it very difficult to open a bank account - only managed Bkk Bank because the women in the branch lived next door!
There are other options if on a "retirement visa" etc
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Do Thai Airways still offer the "free upgrade" on attainting Gold Status or the free "birthday" upgrade?
Their website isn't particularly clear about how you request it!
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/rop/Status_Benefits/BenefitStatus-03-gold.page
Benefits with THAI:
• 5,000 bonus threshold miles on attaining and retaining Gold status
• Up to 2 complimentary roundtrip upgrades* on THAI (TG 3 digit flight numbers) international routes within the 2 year validity of standard Gold status. Upgrades are to the next higher class of service only. Double class upgrades are not permitted. Valid for all paid published fares excluding discounted Economy Class fares in booking classes T, K, S, G, V, W, L and discounted Royal Silk Class fares, e.g. Z. Some promotional fares in other booking classes may also not be eligible for upgrading. Such restrictions will display with online ticket purchase at thaiairways.com or by inquiring with THAI prior to issuing ticket. The first complimentary upgrade* will be automatically entitled once your Gold card is effective and can be used during validity of the current Gold status. The second complimentary upgrade* is one year valid from the date of achieving 50,000 qualifying miles or 40 THAI international flight sectors (except travels with booking classes T / K / S / G / V / W / L) within either of your two personal calendar year periods during current Gold status. Complimentary Upgrades are non-transferable and may be subject to service fees.
*Tax and surcharges apply.
**Due to travel with the booking classes T, K, S, G, V, W, L will not be eligible for both attaining and retaining Gold Status by completing 40 international flight sectors on THAI during 12 rolling month period. Consequently, travel with these stated booking classes will not be eligible for attaining complimentary upgrades as well.
• Guaranteed Seating in Economy Class for reservations made 72 hours prior to departure and walitlist still open and on valid booking classes Y, M, B.
• Complimentary access to THAI Royal Silk Class lounges world-wide, with one accompanying guest when departing on an international THAI operated flight.***
***Both Royal Orchid Plus Gold member and one accompanying guest who are entitled to THAI Royal Silk lounge access must travel together on the same THAI flight.
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A mate in Bkk has had a knee replacement.
Swears he would never do it again. His other knee he is having PRP with good results.
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Used BIDC many times...very good.
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Thanks. I was quoted 9980 baht for 14mg from MedConsult.
Is this the place?
https://diamondpharmacy-th.com/
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I would imagine it would be easier to got a gym and ask if someone is willing?
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Any update on the availability of Ozempic or Rybelsus?
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On 12/4/2023 at 6:17 AM, Chris Daley said:
''tech guru, love matchmaker, historian and businessman'' so we make up titles now?
I thought he was going to "disrupt" the real estate market?
I'm still waiting...
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3 minutes ago, BenStark said:
Is Steve from Krabi by any chance?
I think he was originally based in Phuket.
He actually posted a very interesting thread on Reddit in the Pattaya thread:
AMA = "Ask me anything".
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On 8/23/2023 at 12:22 PM, stevekrabi said:
Steve Acreman.
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If you go "off" the bargirl scene...even "normal" girls want some sort of "pocket money" from their boyfriends. (Thai/Thai relationships)
It's just the way it is here.
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53 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:
i kept seeing defamation type posts on Facebook about Buzzin, a few people obviously didn't like him, i wonder what happened to that
He said he was going to Court.
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14 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said:
Trevor has his new bar on Soi "Pothole". Does he still have an interest in his other bar? I don't see him plugging that bar that much anymore.
He never owned it - Steve Acreman - who owns about 6 Gentleman's Clubs owned it and just did a deal to use the name.
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18 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:
Buzzin has 80k + subscribers on YouTube Dean has 30k + Buzzin must be making decent money. It might all stop as it’s rumoured you might need a Work Permit if you are based in Thailand.
Deans gone quiet on the advertising hoarding, who ever looks at them, Dean said hotel is fully booked Nov/Dec but never mentioned the other months, it is cheap but bordered by a busy road and Soi so sleep could be a problem.
It's a glorified short time hotel and so cheap you could use it just to get your head down for a powernap.
Ok if you want to go on the pi$$ down Soi 7.
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On 7/31/2023 at 1:39 AM, Jumbo1968 said:Nick Dean has just opened his 3rd bar of 4th bar on Soi 7, it has capacity for 200 customers he said, good luck to him, being the ever pessimist I just can’t see where the customers are going to come from.
I think that will make it 4 plus the hotel, plus the share in the Indian restaurant and the large TV/advertising hoarding.
Easy to see why - he learnt from Bryan Flowers - but adapted.
Whereas Bryan had "Pattaya Addicts" and "bar crawls" to drive business, Nick has his YouTube Channel NDTVI.
You would be amazed how much this works. A lot of businesses are now "social media channels" with the core business attached!
His "Sunday live broadcast" bring in donations and "drinks".
Similarly, Trevor from "Buzzin Pattaya" opened a Bar in Soi Pothole. I went a few Sundays back and I could just about get a seat. It was rammed!
You have to realise there are are hundreds of thousands of sad sacks who watch YouTube and say "I'm gonna go to that bar and barfine that girl!"
Right...I'm off to look at some bars for sale
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41 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:
What does your post even mean.
Anyone working online in Thailand for countries outside of Thailand earning income and paid into foreign bank account .
So your point??
Please address the OP question
Simple. Technically should have a WP. In reality doesn't need one.
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58 minutes ago, SportRider said:
There are some falang video YouTubers that are entertaining and informative, and also respectful - asking if it's ok to record.
But, there are also 'faceless' YouTubers that *secretly* record, following girls and couples around the streets. One is often recording and posting videos from Soi Buakow... But it is covert - the people don't know they are being recorded. They seem to ignore the camera...ie don't know there is one.
A focal point is the 7-11 close by to the upstairs gym.
Looking at the camera angle, it seems as though from waist height. Or maybe the height of a wheelchair...
Does anyone know who is making these videos and what kind of hidden camera rig they have?
I find them disrespectful and distasteful.
You seem to know a lot about them though!
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Update: 2 different HR people sent conciliatory emails.
She will reply in a similar fashion to attempt to "de-escalate".
Let's see what happens later this week when staff are back at work.
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Best way to remit Thai Baht to UK?
in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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Yes it could be...on Friday I did a "test send" using Dee Money which seemed slightly cheaper.
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