hotchilli

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Witnesses reported that the sedan appeared to have difficulty slowing down while going downhill, causing it to veer into the opposite lane and hit the motorbike and the construction worker.

Lead foot syndrome.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

There have been reported tensions within the government on the matter, with Srettha expressing gratitude towards Anutin for supporting the right to protest. He also assured that there would be no internal conflict among the coalition parties.

Srettha v Anutin...  

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Over the first four months of this year, sixty-one people tragically lost their lives to heat stroke in Thailand, with thirty-three of those fatalities occurring in the north-eastern region.

Out of a population of 60+ million that's not bad.

41 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

should be paramount in the minds of the government prior to even considering such a proposal of releasing it for public consumption.

Money is paramount... please remember the priorities.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

They also warn of potential degradation, loss of nutritional value, and the presence of harmful substances like chemical residues from fumigation.

 

Additionally, the old rice may have been exposed to toxins produced by fungi, which can be hazardous to health. There is also a risk of the rice containing substances like phosphorus-oxyacids and orthophosphate, which cannot be removed by traditional methods.

 

Experts emphasize the dangers of chemical residues, such as aluminium phosphide, which can produce toxic gases when exposed to water. Consumption of such contaminated rice could lead to serious health issues, including nausea, breathing difficulties, and even death

Has anyone noticed the brave officials who consumed the said rice not going to the hospital for check-ups?

Who else thinks that was a PR stunt?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

They highlight the importance of storing rice in cool, dry, and oxygen-free environments to maintain quality.

Well that ain't Thailand.... 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The probe led them to a rented house where the suspects were seen on camera, later transiting to a white pickup truck. Subsequently, they were caught on video purchasing a barrel and other supplies from a nearby shop.

 

Nittaya Chanprung, the shop owner, recalled a foreigner buying a large plastic barrel, ropes, and scissors

Oooop's

4 hours ago, webfact said:

marking a remarkable comeback from the financial woes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Second miraculous recovery this year... 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Finance Ministry is set to present a proposal this week to revise the Revenue Code, imposing a 7% value added tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued under 1,500 baht.

 

This move aims to level the playing field between local suppliers, who are already subject to VAT, and online overseas sellers who have been exempt from this tax.

China will not be happy. 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Having been alerted to his breach, Immigration Police have apprised him of his offense.

grassed up?

30 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Prayuth was better.

For some not all.

2 hours ago, Patanawet said:

Is there any way to open a bank account in the U.K. without actually going there in person.
I simply want a UK account to pay my UK pension into.
I am a  U.K. citizen, PR in Thailand.

I doubt it very much
One they would want to verify who you are, ie photo verification against you in person.

Two you would almost certainly need to sign papers, also verify your signature.

Three you would have to set up a pin number for your account... only you can do that.

12 hours ago, transam said:

Nooooo, would I do that....🤗

 

Like yourself I have handed over my passport many times at the bank, they walk around with it, disappear with it, they do their thing with it, but, read on.

I'm sure you wouldn't do that.

But as I said different banks do different things... In my case I use a local sub-branch of SCB which is very small.

There are only three positions where usually only two staff operate with a floating supervisor, [the manager is only present on Thursdays]

They take my passport which I open to the photo page, rotate in their chair which they are sitting on and use the photocopier 2ft behind them without having to even stand up.

They then hand me back my passport without looking at any immigration pages.

They then enter all the details into the computer, I sign a document that they fill in and ask for me to enter my PiN number.

15 minutes total and I have a new book and card.

Cost for new account 200 baht 

As I said I cannot vouch for what happens in other banks/areas.

2 hours ago, transam said:

Yeh, riiiiiight..........😂

Yeh riiiiight ..... what?

I quoted what my bank has done with me..

I can't help if other banks/branches act differently or people have had different experiences.

That does not make me a liar if that is what you are inferring.

28 minutes ago, sandyf said:

Copy of email I received  in 2014.

Thanks but I'm with SCB and have not received the above notification.

1 hour ago, Surasak said:

Because, your visa status is in your passport, and most banks look.

Mine doesn't, I cannot vouch for what other peoples experiences are...

Some seem to think every bank, every teller, everyone does exactly the same, main branch, sub-branches etc.

I'm quoting what mine has done...

If that doesn't suit then I can't help it.

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

 

To suppress any misinformation wrought by the disingenuous obfuscation of the pedantically inclined.

Swallow a dictionary did we?

6 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Shouldn't that be "Push hard when you find a virgin in Thailand?"😄

Absolutely... a rare find indeed.

6 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

In the context of your insistence that your bank doesn't care about your immigration status, you are assuming that your bank is only using your passport for proof of your ID. They will be looking for what long-stay entitlement you have from Thai immigration which conveniently, for them, is inside your passport, thus they have no need to ask you.

So why did you feel the need to ask me, if you already know the answer?

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

Sad story. Should not have happened. However, at 3 in the morning young girls should be in bed already.

They are doing their best, but the 4am closing changed things 😉