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How to open a Bank account in 2025?
persimmon replied to BS25's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I`ve got a divorce certificate , would that be any good ?🤪 -
How to open a Bank account in 2025?
persimmon replied to BS25's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Hi , what is the " Kor ror 22 " , and is it a vital part of opening an account ? Thanks . -
Entertainment Taro the Cat: Viral Sensation Capturing Hearts in Thailand
persimmon replied to snoop1130's topic in General Topics
I feel sorry for those long haired cats - it must be hell for them in Thailand`s heat . No wonder the native cat here is the short haired Siamese . -
IME most Thais believe in ghosts . The GF has a guest house and has to hang around in the evening when it`s dark . She told me she has seen a ghost ( Winyarn ) of someone who used to live in the vacinity . I`ve not seen anything myself and am sceptical on the subject . The human brain can generate all kinds of false images and sensations which have no basis in reality . As regards spirits being able to move things about , as one Buddhist monk said - ghosts don`t eat food , so where do they get the energy from to do these things ?
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I thought it would get easier here at older age
persimmon replied to Chinagmaiguy's topic in General Topics
I find the way you get treated depends how you look ,eg. young , good looking female farang - it`s all smiles from the Thais, particularly immigration officials . OTOH - old , rough looking / shabby male farang , you get treated like s**t . Er , so a friend tells me . -
90 day Non Imm application in the UK
persimmon replied to hullmonkey1's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Should that be 800,000 Bt in the bank , not 80 k ? And no need to show an air ticket ? -
I`m hoping to spend 5 - 6 months a year in Thailand and wondering whether the DTV might be an option rather than a non-O ( 90 days ) + border run + 30 day extension . It would work out cheaper and avoid any possible problems at the border . I am over 50 , and my income comes from managing investments ( freelance , not employed ). I can meet all the financial requirements . Is it likely I would be granted a DTV ?
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Immigration Thailand Digital Arrival Card. TDAC
persimmon replied to CharlieH's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The airline stewardess used to go round handing out the arrival cards about 1 hour before landing , so how could they ask to see them before boarding ? -
Report Russian Teens Clash with Thai Rappers on Pattaya's Walking Street
persimmon replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
I thought Walking street was a cess pit when I first visited 25 yrs ago , but at least there were a few decent gogos that were fun for not much $ . Since then it`s gone downhill fast . I wouldn`t be sad if I never saw that place again . Try going during the day , and it becomes even clearer what a dump it is . -
I remember that guy - all dressed up like he should have been in some sort of carnival parade . What was the story behind this ? Not sure if he was lonely or not - looked quite cheery when I saw him.
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Once the house is sold , and most of the money spent , they probably can`t get back on the housing ladder in the UK , so maybe don`t want to go back and face life in a cheap rental property .
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Video Transwoman Plans Escape to Thailand Amid UK's Anti-Trans Atmosphere
persimmon replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Wants to live her life " Free from bureaucracy and barriers " in Thailand . Good luck with that ! -
Thai financial advisor
persimmon replied to recom273's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
It might be possible to contact HMRC and explain that you are non-resident for tax . They should then issue you with the appropriate tax code . Then the pension provider might be able to pay out without taking off the tax first . -
Would this girl ask for 30 k / month from a Thai BF ? Don`t think so . A more usual arrangement would be for both parties to live together and share expenses ( rent , electricity bills , car and food expenses etc ). Often , each will work and save some money towards a house or condo purchase in the future .Of course , these long-term relationships usually involve marriage .
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Credit card hacked !
persimmon replied to ravip's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Strange about Booking.com - used it last year to book a few days in Patts and received an email at 5 am on the day of arrival stating that the booking was cancelled due to an electrical problem in the room . Went to the place anyway and just checked in as usual , nobody mentioned any problem , so I assume this was a scam , but why ? And what was the point ? -
Travel Rising Prices, Broken Systems Dim Thailand’s Tourist Charm
persimmon replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It`s just supply and demand . Places like Patts have seen a huge inflow of people from India and China . Hotels and restaurants charge what they can . Get out of the tourist ghettos and prices are half - 400 not 800 / night for a room , 50 not 150 for food . Agree on air fares though - pre covid I paid c. £ 600 LHR - BKK . Last year it was £ 1100 .