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I sorted out enabling my new phone with the Bangkok Bank mobile app. I went to my branch and there the rep. pulled up my record. She had to add a head-shot (from her PC-attached camera) to my record. After that I could get past the initial Get Started screen (Passport + DoB). Then requested an SMS OTP, added a recorded headhsot (using my phone's camera), turn left, turn right, blink three times. Set up a PIN. Bingo all done.

The new Minister of Health can reclassify Cannabis flower as a Class V Narcotic with the stroke of a pen, today, just as his predecessor (2x) did in February 2022. If Cannabis flower is so detrimental to public health he should do this immediately, with a brief gazetting period of 30 days. To put this off any longer seems irresponsible. Then have the police shutter all product and distribution locations, and arrest anyone producing, selling, or using Cannabis flower. Public polling, yes the questionable NIDA organization, also indicates that the public is very much against legalization and for recriminalization. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40038141 His choice to waffle indicates that no one wants to push forward (in essence challenge Anutin) with reclassification.

Is this new (or reinstated) requirement to present in person at Bangkok Bank to "accept" the funds applicable to the ACH Method. or the IDD Method, or both? https://aseannow.com/topic/1293884-us-social-security-deposited-directly-into-thailand-via-bangkok-bank-fees/#elControls_18060374_menu

OTP/email system back up and working for me.

Looks like myssa is back up, I can log in (via id.me).

I cannot get an email OTP this morning (90 day at CW). Tried multiple emails, email not in Spam or Promotions.

I think this rice has been "auctioned" before, but the winning bidders failed to come up with the cash. Which leads to the perpetual headline: Old rice 'to be auctioned next month'

^ Thanks.

Tried different browsers. Doesn't seem like a 2FA issue as I can get into id.me and login.gov. Just looking to hear if anyone else sees the same message.

I'm having trouble logging into myssa (using id.me and/or login.gov; I use a FIDO key for both). Online Service Not Available We're sorry, but the online service you requested isn't available right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. Service Hours My Social Security is available during the following service hours (Eastern Time) Day Service Hours Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Federal Holidays Same hours as the day the holiday occurs Seems like I should be able to access it now (08:20 BKK time; 21:20 Eastern time)?

Yep. https://www.kasikornbank.com/en/rate/fee/ChargesDoc/ServicingFees_en.pdf

Part of the terms and conditions you agreed to, so no notice required mid-/pre-transaction. https://krungthai.com/Download/rateFee/RateFeeDownload_47361195_E.pdf

Treaty of Amity?

Can you elaborate? You've made transfers of a similar amount as recently as when? Then bang, "recently", a transfer was rejected? Was there any message about the rejection? Could you make the transfer using the web/pc-based iBanking site? Did the branch offer any document/public statement outlining this change? What was the amount? Amounts over 50,000 baht require facial recognition registration. Maybe contact customer service on 1333? No. I am an American and just made a transfer from BBL to SCB (my account) using the mobile app (on my "old" phone - I'm trying to register a "new" phone, without success to date.

Hit Man Netflix Richard Linklater's latest film. Based on a true story about an undercover "fake" hit man. More buzz for Glenn Powell. Great NOLA sights and sounds. Love some of the street signs/intersections. 9/10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g4cJ4NE8HA

Updated information, no clue if it is still accurate... 1. What devices are compatible with Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking? To enhance transaction security and application efficiency as well as support new features, upcoming Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking versions will only be supported on iOS version 13.0 & above and Android version 8.0 & above from March 21, 2024 onwards. https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Digital-Banking/Bualuang-mBanking https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Digital-Banking/Bualuang-mBanking/FAQ?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=revamp-mb-lp-faqs-en

What did you do "at the ATM"? Again, as of this week when installing and trying to sign on to the mobile app, your only option is to "Get Started", which takes you to Step 1 or 4, "Your Personal information" - Passport no. and Date of Birth. I tried my "old" passport (~ 3 years past) - rejected. I tried my new passport (issued 3 years ago) and used at the branch ~ seven times for new passbooks, updating telephone and issuing a new ATM card) - rejected.

I had problems when I tried to enable a NEW phone. The first step (now, step one of three) involves entering your passport number and DoB. Message: Unable to proceed Your identity information at the bank is no longer up to date. Please bring your citizen ID card or passport to any Bangkok Bank branch and contact our staff. (RA02). Off to the branch tomorrow to verify if my current passport is registered. FWIW, for the SCB Easy app it took ~ 90 seconds to enable on the new phone.

The deceased's Instagram page...based on the Wesleyan connection. https://www.instagram.com/mike1.61803/ It looks like he was well-traveled. That looks like a large block of hash (guess it could be heroin) to purchase if you're going to end it all?

Initially this "scheme", in addition to buying votes, was meant for some 50 Million people, for the purpose of "juicing" an otherwise moribund economy. Since the initial promise, it's been whittled down multiple times. Now it's down to just under 15 Million "fragile" people. An abject failure, limping along on life support with no identified source of funding. Incompetence. Has this government accomplished anything?

For those with SCB accounts, consider the SCB Planet Card. Very handy, managed from the SCBEasy app. Visa-branded, Tap & Go. No uplifts. https://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/stories/life-style/planet-dream-trip.html

Is it also reasonable to assume that those visitors from the ~ 36 NEW countries are not currently eligible for ANY tourist visa exemption? But they will be at some point in the near-ish future? This will make travel planning challenging, and one can't make an airline ticket purchase, or travel plans, yet.

Is AirBNB "legal" in Thailand? I confess to not having followed this issue. Are stays greater than 30 days more "legal"?

Are these changes permanent? Or will they expire/have to be extended by the government? This certainly frees up Immigration from having to process 30-Day extensions. It makes one wonder why they had a 30-day limit in the first place.

This land-bridge "scheme" is fairly recent, maybe first proposed in 2005? The Kra Isthmus Canal was first proposed in 1677. I think you can stick a fork in the "land bridge". Such a project would require significant focus from successive governments. Not exactly a strong suit for Thailand.