worrab

I did actually state closing one account and opening a new one! Second time I have done this since residing here.

I am sure you are going to need a Proof of Residence from Immigration to open an account. I had to do this the other week to move an account from one branch of BKK to another when I moved. Basically closing one account and opening another to move the money to even though I have been banking with them for 9 years!

To finish off this subject, you know what you know and I know what has happened. End of!!

Having driven by Hua Hin Immigration again this morning, I suspect it may well be shut due to flooding. This has been the case for the last couple of days. Best off going to Bluport for 90 day reports.

One thing I hate is being called a liar by someone who does not know me!! And I do not like people who suggest my wife might be hiding things from me!! I know what has happened and if you cannot accept that………………..which seems to be the way you carry on with many of your posts.

Cut the sarcasm Gottfrid! For your info I have been shopping with my wife and NO card in Makro Chumphon, Prachuap and Hua Hin. Just give a phone number same as Lotus etc. We did get a card to see if there were any advantages but no. There are none unless you have a business! And I have no interest in bar girls which has absolutely nothing to do with the topic.

In fact you do not need to hold a card to shop there or be a member in Thailand. Being a card holder does not get you any benefits unless you have a business. UK you have to be a member and hold a card though.

So what about non tourists? In other words, expats like my self who live here but go abroad to visit family, friends etc. Are we excluded from this fiasco?

Why was there no fire suppression system in the engine room as is the norm in most other countries? Oh, there was but it had not been maintained!! TIT

We have two accounts for our 4 year old son. One with GSB and one with Bangkok Bank. Obviously only his mother can make any withdrawals at the moment.

They say: It follows that at some point, the tax collection agency may link the tax return to the issuance of visas. Certainly, that will be the moment of reckoning.

I will be having solar panels installed on our new property in Hua Hin. This will be returning back to the PEA during daytime. All paperwork is being done by the installation company as there is a fair amount to do!! We pay our bill as normal then the PEA does cash back every few months.

I have never done a TM30 when I have returned from my yearly visit to UK. Nothing has ever been said at Immigration about this. (Hua Hin).

Had no problems with this. I get covering headed emails from the solicitors in UK which I print off and they get sent to head office of BB. Tax is automatically deducted on interest by the bank. Only kicks the system off when I reclaim the tax. Then TIN etc will be needed and an accountant to go through the minefield!

The inheritance has been coming into Thailand with covering documentation which makes it exempt from taxes. And yes, I am a tax resident here. The whole system, as usual for Thailand, has just been thrown together with no thought processes behind it. I am not expecting anything to come of this for at least 2 years, if then. Depends if we get another change of government as well. Interesting days ahead which I will not worry unnecessarily about until there is something in concrete.