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JamJar
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Just now, Huckenfell said:
It may come as a surprise, but they are not encountering Brexit in Australia right now, and the Bht is causing Aussie ex pats trouble as well, so we are experiencing awful exchange rates also. duhhhh! Brexit my <deleted> !
Calm down. The point is...that if the Thai baht is affecting you, it is much worse for the Brits....Because of the Brexit debacle.
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On 10/3/2019 at 3:35 AM, Just Weird said:
Yes, you did miss the point.
This was the question, about a specific service, that the OP asked...
"I got talking to the manager. He said that I could do a transfer to any branch of Bangkok Bank for a fee of B 30, and that the recipient could claim the money, even if he does not have a Bangkok Bank account...
Is this type of transfer really possible...?"
He did not ask for alternative methods of sending money!
It's seems that it is you who is looking for an argument.
He asked if it were possible and my answer was that it is, utilising a method wherein an authorisation code is utilised.
What Bangkok Bank offers is a Cardless cash withdrawal. The only difference is that you cannot, at the moment, do so via their ATM network.
My comment was aimed at those who stated that it wasn't possible or who suggested that it was only possible via the likes of WU.
Just Weird.... ☺️ No need to be pedantic.
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My suggestion...if you are going to pay such a silly price for a direct flight, choose to fly Business Class instead.
It's a completely different kettle of fish;
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14 hours ago, dotpoom said:
I think not so.... I bought a condo 18 months ago on the beach, it was to be our final home going into our old age (G/f of 10 yrs). Because I only had the money in Thailand I purchased it in her name temporarily until I got that bit sorted. When I got it sorted she refused to sell it back to me. As I have lived here 20 yrs. and learned a little about trusting people I took precautions. I had myself registered as a tenant/lease for 20 yrs. (reckoned I'd be dead when that expires at 88) in the Chanote (she cannot sell it without my signature and visa-versa). We have since split up. I am in the process now of locking up the condo and walking away from it... To be truthful, I find it too lonely living there alone at 70 yrs. of age and thinking of moving to Spain.
I consulted our "family" lawyer and asked her what are my rights....She said I can stay in the condo till the lease expires...or I can rent it out..."Up to Me"...as they say.
Because I can have a "black" heart...I have another reason for leaving it...The maintenance is 10,000 Bt. a year....which means she will have a nice bill of 180,000 Bt (18 yrs. left on lease) when she has full control of the condo.
I had another "brainstorm" though. If I can find a charitable organization ...say...for sick children...or similar...I will let them take over the condo for use as a "holiday home"...for week-end breaks etc,./ or whatever they can use it for.... Have actually started my search today.
PS...If any of you out there (no prophets of "doom and gloom"...or "drama queens" required) know of any worth while cause I would be very grateful for your input. All ideas welcomed....And...it would make this old guy very very happy indeed to have been given an opportunity to bring a little joy into a few lives.
Where is it located? Why not get someone to manage it for you?
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One can read more about this on WikiLeaks. I won't post it here, because of one particular suggestion printed there.
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Airport Family Mart sells phone credit with no issue. Have done it many times....
Yes, one can buy a basic 49 baht Traveller SIM, but that option will block you from all of the best data promotions.
Better to buy a normal, non Tourist 49 baht SIM downtown.
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JIB states two years and they are an authorised dealer.
From whence did you get the idea that a three year warranty is free in Thailand? It's an additional option.
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5 hours ago, Just Weird said:
You're the one who's missed the point!
No. I did not.
I answered the question of Transferring Money to Someone within Thailand Who Does Not Have a Bank Account
Cardless cash withdrawals is exactly what is being described here. Whether via ATM or branch, it is exactly the same.
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10 hours ago, Balooo said:
Thank you! so are sims pre-activated with 10Mbit plan already configured?
Why not ask them? I'm not selling them. :)
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8 hours ago, adammike said:
The Baht was floated in 97 before that it was tied to the Dollar at 25.It was the Asian crisis 1997-98,the pound touched 90.
91. I wrote that earlier.
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22 minutes ago, Balooo said:
I found on Lazada many 4g sim cards with unlimited data 4/6/10 Mbit and others with a lot of data 75 / 250 GB.
This one for example : 4Mbit unlimited TrueMove 12 Months for 2000THB or this 10Mbit unlimited Ais 3 months for 2200THB
This sounds too good to be true... anyone had experience buying SIM card on Lazada? Are scams?
There are many option from Ais, DTAC and True, just search ซิมเทพ and ซิมลูกเทพ or Ais 10Mbit.
I hope someone have good advice about this.
Both normal.
AIS SIMs activated before the 1st of Feb can add the 10 Mbps package themselves.
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7 hours ago, Max69xl said:
What has cardless cash withdrawal to do with OP and Bangkok Bank? Bangkok Bank doesn't even have cardless cash withdrawal. Only a very few banks have it so far.
Maybe they have a tie-in with one of those banks. Hence the 30 baht charge. Any more questions? Direct them to his bank manager.
I answered as to how someone can send money to someone who does not have a bank account.
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15 minutes ago, Duke30 said:
BTW
i went today to the shop and have to come again tomorrow
What you need:
ID from her father or mother
ID from her(aunts daughter)
blue book home registration from her father and also her. They don’t take copies ......
A written statement that her parents allow her to make a contract, signed aswell.
ID from meYou should delete all of your attached pics. You attempts to cover phone and ID numbers have failed in every case.
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Wow...talk about most of the posts missing the point.
Not even one of them has heard of Cardless cash withdrawal...
You can read about similar services here; https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/heres-how-you-can-withdraw-cash-without-using-credit-or-debit-card-at-these-3-banks-atms/articleshow/68811216.cms
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I think the cost of a Big Mac meal at the time, was 55 baht.
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4 minutes ago, wobblyjohn said:
I was there in 97 when you right it DID hit 97 but only one day I think, when I changed some cash at bkb, the next day it started to drop back down
It was actually at it's highest in Jan '98
But there was a difference in the official rate and the rate that you received on the ground.
The US$ high was 56.5 baht....in Jan. '98. So it stands to reason that the £ would have been at the same time.
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13 minutes ago, LMN2019 said:
Update - thanks all, I've decided to take out my daily limit each day via ATM which has worked for today, it means I have to do it in batches and get charged everytime but it seems to be the best way around it for now!
Superrich1965 could have done it for you.
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On 9/24/2019 at 12:35 AM, Janner1 said:
Simple honest answer is NO and when it becomes obvious to them and hence too freaking late they still will not accept it.
Thailand does need the Europeans but aspects of the Government racially hate us and the millions of daily baht spend that now does not happen will not break this mindset.
The Chinese when they come, do not spend to the same capacity as Europeans and the cheep Charlie Indians who sleep 6 to a room but only pay for one is another story.
I do not know the answer of Why they Carry out this self inflicted problem but one thing I do know is that for the first time in my life I have to have my fingerprints taken on arrival and departure and there is no recourse to a refusal, and although I have NEVER committed any criminal offence any where in the world the Thai Government has gone a long way towards making me feel like a criminal.
So much so that now every time I arrive at Suvarnabumhi airport because of this and the other stupid unnecessary rules and regulations I am forced to accept I have a serious feeling of trepidation that I could be refused entry because some illiterate IO entered mis - information on my computer record.
i am not a criminal and I come to Thailand because I love the country ,culture, food and people so why is the Government demeaning me?
Millions of Brits have gone on holiday this year and have not given a toss about Brexit but they have not come to Thailand, they now go to other S/E Asian countries because there they will not be insulted or forced to comply with mis guided rules and regulation forced upon them
But you can not tell the Thai government because they will not listen
I don't know about racial hate. Cannot say that I agree with that statement.
Look at Britain for example. Some will have prejudice against Muslims. Some against Jews etc
So to suggest that Thai people are somewhat against you as a race, is just wrong.
Of course some will have prejudices, but it is up to you to change them.
If, for instance, they are attempting to change the image that Thailand may have internationally, they might target certain sectors.
No many here complained when they targeted Africans, because in the eyes of many posters, they are all "up to no good". Appalling for those not interested in breaking the law.
But once they began to look at you, you claim racial bias.
I agree with you on some points. The uncomfortable experience all the way from applying for a visa until you are actually land-side and then you having to navigate through the scams and corruption.
But on the other hand, people are people and to label all Thais because of the actions of a rotten few is unfair.
It's just a shame that the rotten few are setting the example. it's like having bad parents. They can't give you love, so they give you money instead.
You too. Stop talking about everything in terms of money. Make a good impression, so that the people whom you meet can say good things about you.
Slagging off the Chinese and Indians won't stand you in good stead with anyone, other than other hateful people.
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5 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:
can't you just cancel the existing service that's in your name....
And then, either let the girl handle matters for a new service on her own, or if you choose, buy for her the 1 year 4Mbps service as a one-time purchase payment?
Hmmm....
QuoteHer daughter used to use the 1 year 4G 4mb package, cost around 1899฿ and you had unlimited internet. I bought it for her birthday and the package was for only a year.
For certain regions(Isaan) DTAC and Truemove H have unlimited 4 Mbps and unlimited calls for 150 per month.
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On 9/27/2019 at 2:06 PM, DJ54 said:
Good the employer shows the value of the team that supports them. Well done!
I hope that was meant as an ironic post. Otherwise you have totally missed the point.
Thailand's surging baht shatters expat dreams of easy retirement
in Thailand News
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Aussie Dollar down 22% since the beginning of 2016.
GBP down 30%.