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4 hours ago, smedly said:

well some head of TAT said 2 weeks ago - bars are closed forever we don't want them - that was probably one of the stupidest statements I have ever heard come from a Thai official ever and that takes some doing

I saw that comment from some youngish looking guy with a big smile on his face, I cannot imagine anyone I know coming to Thailand if they couldn’t have a drink.

Thinking back over the years I don’t recall any comment from TAT that had any connection to reality.

I live a bit further north and considering the amount of rain we have had I cannot believe there would be any pollution.

18 hours ago, WhiteBuffaloATM said:

that document, in thai language format, is completely useless. forget about it.

MOPH Vax Cert, in intl. english format, with QR Code, should be accepted (if requested) everywhere.

The vaccination certificate if that is what you are referring to is in Thai and English and is accepted.

 Very useful information thanks.

I got the same certificates as you issued by the local government hospital printed out after receiving the AZ shots there was no need to apply and issued free.

Interesting that on the second certificate there is space for the third shot hopefully they will be providing a booster down the track.

So far very efficient and professional free service.

19 hours ago, Chris.B said:

You think it should be in the open then? Copulating in the parks, on the beaches and in the shopping malls? ????

 

You beat me to the punch.

I can’t say I have ever seen it taking place in public places in any of the countries I have visited.

Maybe need stronger specs.

20 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

Anything you should know?.....

 

They are overpriced.

 

They are liable to break and need repairs after a few months.

 

But you will have the trendy apply symbol on it and be in fashion. 

I am on my second one in ten years never had a problem except having to replace the battery.

They are more expensive but for me good value

13 hours ago, Neilly said:

Until that is cast in stone (very unlikely of that happening!) tourists will spend their hard earned cash elsewhere 

From what I read in the Australian media it looks like a lot of Australians will be going to Fiji and Bali.

15 hours ago, Kwaibill said:

I do sometimes think they should re-instate beheading as the proper treatment, and never mind the whole charade of prancing about and having two headsmen to make it less horrific to the subject. Let them see it coming.????????

I understand from what I have read in historical accounts, that beheading was introduced in Britain, for royalty and the well off as an alternative to hanging, 

where you slowly choked to death on the end of a rope.

It sounds more gruesome but seemingly quicker, presuming the axe is sharp.

1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said:

OK...here ya go. Ask and you shall receive!

 

Great you got your money refunded, as any reputable bank in the world would do. But STOP with the Thailand apologetics. So what.???....the largest and most well-known bank in Thailand did the right thing is no monumental achievement. It's proper and common business, yet you somehow feel the entire country deserves a blowie now. Bangkok Bank and others doing the proper thing does not magically absolve this entire Idiocracy.

 

Thailand gets bashed 'cuz it DESERVES to be bashed. Not much Bangkok Bank bashing that I'm aware. Have account for 20 years and while nowhere near parity with Western banks, I'm satisfied. 

Obviously you are not a person who gives credit where it’s due, maybe never say thank you or give a tip for good service, strange outlook on life in my opinion.

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Sounds like Op wants negative comments

Was always taught by my father, a former soldier, that it is always better to fire the first shot to scare them off.

4 hours ago, BKKTRAVELER said:

I'm glad for you and hope everyone will get the same treatment.

 

Out of curiosity, did you have to show proof somehow that it wasn't your doing? Also, was it many small amounts combining 1,500B?

 

Forty odd transactions of 34.15 filling four pages of the book.

They didn’t need much convincing it wasn’t me.

4 hours ago, tonray said:

I hope it wasn't affecting your immigration account,  because they won't care what the reason was you dipped below 800k

I don’t use that method and if I did I would not have need for an ATM card.

1 hour ago, smedly said:

I have paypal ebay amazon all linked to my UK bank account which also has a debit card, been buying stuff for years and often delivered to Thailand, never an issue and I feel confident there never will be

 

but -

 

This discussion is about thefts that took place in Thailand from Thai bank accounts - that is a different thing entirely as the OP has identified - read my above post

 

 

I realize all of that and have those means of purchase

however you are still relying on the protection of the provider’s  systems eBay, bank,  or whatever.

It seems to me that if hackers can get into so called highly protected government agencies as has happened overseas they can probably access the banking system if they wish.

Its the world we live in.

7 hours ago, Black Angus said:

Answer is simple. I don't do online banking. The card A/C I se has a limit but I always use cash  You even  have to watch the Banks. 

Had a American Express Platinum Card once always paid on time , one day statement showed late payment, dash down to their branch who  put me through to HQ.  They said the it had not been paid Branch said Yes we have received it and sent it to you. HQ insisted it had not been paid and I was therefore in arrears. Branch said well we have a stamped receipt here showing it paid. Nothing more from HQ A/C paid. Had I not had that piece of paper I would have been unable to prove payment and would have had to cough -up another 195,000Bht. 

    SO AWAYS CKECK STATMENTS AND AWAYS GET A RECEIPT.  

I AWAYS ADVISE PEOPLE WHEN DEALING WITH ANY COMPANY GET NAME. AND RECORD DATE TIME PLUS BRIEF VERSION OF WHAT WAS SAID.

So how do you buy anything online using your method ?

20 hours ago, barry553 said:

What a useless comment. I have just got the certificates quite easily.

Why is it useless?

Thats my experience in dealing with our local office they will not give anything in English and if you produce any document in English they want an official translation, certified by the MFO and your own embassy.

Try climbing down from your high horse.

4 minutes ago, tonray said:

Yeah...same for my GF...10K out of her SCB account...she is very old school...never pays bills online...always gos to bank to pay...so something else happened. How much do you want to bet the banks are already setting up an alibi so they can stiff their customers for these thefts ?

We discovered our last week about 1500 baht which the BB has already agreed to refund 

1 minute ago, RoninTech said:

I just opened a Bangkok Bank account yesterday and I am receiving SMS messages for all transactions.  For example a 10 baht tip on Grab.  Had to pay 30THB per month for the feature though and they told me no option to receive emails instead.  Maybe if you don't pay you only get notifications on larger amounts?

That’s interesting as we only took up the notification option recently with the same bank and there was no options offered or to make a monthly payment 

I got caught with the scam and got no notifications for the small amounts.

Will go back to the branch this morning.

1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said:

Reading the full article, some of these people fell for the oldest online tricks in the book. Clicking on links and/or responding to email and SMS from uncertain sources. Sometimes they look very authentic, but the proper action is to securely access through app or official website. It's called "phishing" and has been warned about for 25 years. 

Some might have but myself and one other I know didn't,

It seems they got in through the bank’s online app which was hacked and wasn’t as secure as the bank believed.

21 hours ago, smedly said:

I agree with this - it is only recently I decided to get an ATM card after years of going to the branch to withdraw money in person, it is a debit card but is disabled for anything other than ATM use - too risky IMO and also if you do become a victim they don't make it easy to get your money back, I also get an sms when there is any activity on my account

I got caught with this scam with about 40 withdrawals which the bank has agreed to refund

No SMS message re the withdrawals which obviously doesn’t active for small amounts therefore didn’t detect until book updated.

On 10/17/2021 at 11:32 AM, ikke1959 said:

It has nothing to do with rich country or not....more about safety and the messy look

 

Well I hope the State Governments in Australia take note of your comments because outside of the CBD of most cities the power cables are overhead.

I would suggest it’s about money as the cost of putting existing cables underground is huge.