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Went to send about 7,000 Baht two days ago from UK GBP to Bangkok Bank. Said seconds, but then reverted to 5 hours. I cancelled the transaction.

If this was my daughter I'd be giving her all the support she needed too. Seems that the OP @pedro01 has good communications with his daughter. She is not afraid to communicate so reassurance from father that everything will be done to stop it from happening again. I'd be livid and demand a face to face (recorded) meeting with the school principal and school owners seeking resolution to stop this happening again to any child. Next, I would enrol my daughter (or son) into self defence class teaching how to fend off physical attacks/unwanted contact and also how to deal with it emotionally. If this was in UK, USA, Australia or Europe, imagine the <deleted> storm that would fall onto the school. Wishing the OP best resolution.

I like going Or Tor Kor market which is only 10 minutes from my place. They have a great "street food" section. Best Pad Krapao in my opinion. Plus lots of other goodies. Easy parking for cars and motorbikes too. Opposite Chatuchak Market and there is an exit from MRT Kamphang Phet station right at the market.

No. The son who killed a cop and fled the country without returning for justice has severely damaged Chalerm's reputation. They wanted this covered up and now they are suing a broadcaster.

Are you sure about that? I always beleived it to be 3 months before expiry (though never tried earlier). Anyone know for sure?

Which airline told you that? Normally they take the wheelchair at the gate and put it in the hold, then return it at the gate on arrival. This is what Thai Airways did with my uncle's wheelchair in October 2022.

1) Why would she be transporting it from one gold shop to another? Employee? - oh I now see delivery driver. I have transported diamonds in London for a client. Didn't know the value but took extremely good care. 2) When I bought 21 Baht of Gold last year in Yaowarat, I was extremely careful transporting it and watching out for any potential thieves and certainly wasn't going to drop it in the strteet.

Had cancer already aged 47 and successfully treated and clear for 10 years so far. Good annual checks. So, will I get cancer again or a heart attack? Hopefully neither but it focuses one's thoughts on living life to the fullest.

Reminds me of the Carling Black Label beer advert on TV in the 1980s. Reserving sunloungers.

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If dining solo, I never have any issue "crashing a table" where there's a spare seat. Especially if the other diners are pretty females. Never been to told to "do one".

Just one question; why? Why not bring in US Dollars, Euros, British Pounds or any other easily changeable currency?

A few points: 1) Poipet are extremely diligent on checking incoming travellers. 2) It makes no difference how many visas you have for as many countries as you wish. 3) My passport is now 5 years old, it has transferred retirement visa stamp and 5 years of continuous annual extensions, re-entry permits and many entry exit stamps - it's nearly full already. I find that Thai I/Os are taking longer and longer thumbing back and forth through the pages (even when I present it opened on the visa/re-entry permit page).

Not silly. Someone (or many) Thais, have likely been cashing in big time by supporting the activities in Shwe Kokko.

I has a similar issue with Thai Airways recently. I think they use the 2c2ps system too. Tried to book tickets and went throught the 3DS verification using the credit card company app. Verification successful on the app but the transaction came back as "declined" from the processor. Tried again, same happened. Then used a different credit card, did the verification via SMS (different cards use different methods of 2FA) and all was fine and confirmed. The declined transactions to Thai Airways showed on my credit card app as "pending" for about a week and then disappeared. This puts a block on the available balance for that time. I would never use a debit card for that and other reasons.

Still got the 220 Baht ATM fee but using Wise in Thailand is best value for purchases.

A few words spring to mind; Cartel, Mafia, Stitch up, Corruption. For Phuket, financially, it makes sense to rent a car rather than rely upon taxis to get around the island. Chiang Mai is better once out of the airport as Grab/Bolt widely available. Bear in mind that almost every driver on Grab is also registered with Bolt. In Bangkok, many meter taxis are also on Grab and Bolt too.

Same here. Love Bangkok. Vibrant city with something for all. Easy to get away to beaches or national parks. Two airports with numerous cheap flights to anywhere in Asia within a few hours.

The Green Mile is a walkway that goes along the canal from the bottom of Soi 10 by Benjakitti Park all the way to Lumphini Park. It's painted green. At points is crosses the expressway by bridge and then an elevated section between houses of local community in Ruam Rudi. There are lots of convenient hotels close to both parks. Take a look on Google Maps.

Spending on a credit card is not your money. It is the bank's money. A grey area but not a remittance by you into Thailand.

Yes they do. Does that get reported to the tax authorities, though? For this reason, I always give to my GF and she uses her ID when changing money. Trouble is, she then knows what cash I have 🙂

More Pie in the Sky with a hefty portion of AI jargon.

Are you sure that that is what the lawyer does? (I ask, it's not a statement.) As far as I know the land department will check a lot of this (or maybe even everything). And if the documents from the condominium, seller and buyer are not ok, then the property won't be transferred. Or not? Yes they did. So when the lawyer went to the land department, all the paperwork was in order and there was no delay or issues. Of course, one could do this themselves. Language might be an issue and it could take two or more trip to the land department (with the seller too) in order to effect the title transfer. I could not be present so the lawyer was acting on my behalf with power of attorney.

The Thai lawyer I used twice to buy Bangkok condos has retired now. The service was excellent and both land transfers were conducted by them whilst I was away overseas. They were excellent in communication and making sure all paperwork was in order and gave me zero stress. Advise that using a lawyer, for what is your likely biggest financial commitment, is worth the 50,000 Baht or so that it would cost. They will make sure that all titles, fees, Juristic paperwork, bank FEC, Foreign ownership ratio and outstanding service charges etc. are in order and handle it for you. Sorry that I cannot recommend anyone but there must be lots of good lawyers to do this. Mine was at a big law firm in Sathorn.

Everyone is different and many react upon what they have experienced or consider normal, or not normal. I do agree that a funeral/cremation in Thailand is the best option but it is up to the family. As for throwing ashes in the "Pattaya Bay Sinkhole" then you may wish to reflect and consider the wishes of the deceased who had great times and memories of Pattaya. And their remaining family. Please watch...