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Former British Hua Hin Resident Sentenced For Murder
mvdf replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
99 years for a kg of heroin. True true, quite iffy indeed Lesson: don't kill, smuggle or talk trash about someone. -
The C word is the mother of nightmares. One of my worst fears. Now 45 and hyper-alert when feeling even slightly unwell. I once had a persistent headache that lasted days. Panadol after Panadol didn't help and eventually I began to wonder if it might be a tumor or some kind of malignant mass pressing on a nerve. Propofan (paracetamol/codeine/caffeine) did finally relieve the pain. One GP found nothing on CT and suspected it could be psychosomatic. Found out eventually that it was tension headache from poor sleep posture. Bought special contoured pillows and felt better since then.
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If financially well to do, positive travel history and have strong ties to Thailand, the chance of a refusal is low. I have a friend in Cambodia working for Aeon with a salary of under 1k USD. He applied and to my and everyone's surprise was granted a visa. That was back in 2019. Then he applied for a Schengen visa to visit Paris and got it too. Strangely another friend was refused. He owns a phone shop and is far more affluent than the Aeon guy.
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The million dollar/pound question is why didn't you have the presence of mind to renew the soon-to-expire passport well in advance in anticipation of processing and delivery delays. Now that you're in this dilemma, best and safest (from an immigration standpoint) way forward would be to return to the UK and sort things out whilst there.
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It's in their genes and is one of their innate traits. Excessive snooping can be toxic but I suppose it's also healthy as it helps keep the world order checked and balanced. Better than repressive regimes having the upper hand.
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Eeewww... canned isn't yummy and healthy at all. If fresh ones are not available, the next option should be the BOTTLED ones from France. Not sure if they are available at Villa market (Makro and Tesco definitely not) but I bought some when I was in Phnom Penh.
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Bank account on a tourist visa?
mvdf replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Maybe you hansum man na. -
Bank account on a tourist visa?
mvdf replied to Greenstripe's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Curious about this account with insurance offers. Do the bank officers blatantly put them on the table as an alternative or option if a work permit is not available? Or is it mentioned discreetly with fidgety hands and side glances to check if anybody else is within hearing distance? -
Obtaining a Thai Credit Card
mvdf replied to scubascuba3's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
My Kasikorn credit card is a secured card. The credit limit depends on and is backed by an interest-bearing fixed deposit account. The account acts as a collateral so effectively it is a glorified debit card. I have the Elite visa so getting an unsecured credit card is impossible. I also have a credit card with ABA Bank in Cambodia. It is also a secured card. My only "true" credit cards (with credit lines based on my credit score) are from a German bank. -
Medical Schools in Thailand - Expenses and Steps
mvdf replied to Onerak's topic in Primary & Secondary Education
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Yes, I'm not familiar with Gaffer ("gawking) laws but it is absolutely not tolerated.
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I let someone do all the hard work. I have just one life to live so I intend to live it to the fullest.
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Bangkok Bank Info
mvdf replied to AAArdvark's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
You better check your account. This is the kind of account loved by insider thieves. No activity for a long period of time, foreigner, hotel address, no debit card to check balance, overseas. All the ingredients are there for the Great Plunder. The usual MO is for someone inside to issue a debit card linked to the account, then withdraw to the last satang. That's just a nightmare scenario. Money might still be on the account untouched and safe. -
Immeasurably sad and tragic. No chance to have one last conversation with family back home. Dreams, career, relationships, professional and academic achievements shattered and ended within a matter of seconds.
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Bangkok Bank online password
mvdf replied to brewsterbudgen's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Meandering along the banking apps here is like doing a Ph.D. Meanwhile, the neighbor's bank is truly foreigner-friendly: -
Gawking, taking photos, video clips of accident victims should be made a punishable offence. Very disturbing and disrespectful behavior.
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Count me in on that list. Irresponsible, reckless and selfish Karens putting others' health and well-being in peril.
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I would go with Qatar if SQ or LH were fully booked. I'm an LH FFP member so I'm more biased towards Star Alliance carriers.
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Thailand gym attack: Hastings victim's face 'butchered'
mvdf replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I hope he is given all the justice and compensation he deserves and not extra grief arising from a case of defaming the Kingdom.