VBF

Reminds me that an engineers' tool kit actually only contains 2 items: 1 WD 40 for things that should move but don't 2 Duct tape for things that shouldn't move but do. Optional 3rd item for the experienced engineers: A large hammer to: 1 Move things that even WD 40 fails to move 2 Permanently reposition things that Duct tape cannot hold 3 Persuade the customer that everything is where it should be anyway

As discussed above, I was also thinking of cutting and refitting my SIM into my tablet. But even if that's successful I've still got to put the SIM back into the Thai phone (with a SIM adapter kit) after I've got the App working, and hope that I can use WiFi to continue using the App. Of course another hitch might be that my Thai phone account is set to DISABLE Data completely as, when in Thailand I only use that phone for speech and SMS - I use my tablet or UK phone on WiFi for anything requiring data. I shall be looking to see if you're successful @Chivas and, if you are, once registered, could you perhaps THEN try the App on WiFi only (i.e. turn 4G off on the phone)?

Well it's what we all call him anyway..............

Got it..... in about 10 seconds!

Just make sure you shoulder the responsibility if you do ????

Armless prank?

I'm going to ask what might be a stupid question, but only because TiT! Can anyone confirm that this facial recognition is only required to WITHDRAW more that 50,000 Baht from one's personal account as opposed to DEPOSITING more that 50,000 Baht? Specifically for SCB in my case. i realise the OP states "All Thai banks will soon require facial recognition via the National Digital ID platform for customers wishing to make large withdrawals, according to a Coconuts report." but a Coconuts report isn't necessarily definitive - people's own experiences are.

Ah.... I read your post after posting my previous one. To be clear, are you saying (or is SCB saying) that one will still be able to: a) Send money TO SCB via Wise (approx 150,000 Baht at a time)? b) Log on to SCB EasyNet to look at the balance? Those are the only things I use my EasyNet access for as I withdraw the money as I need it in Thailand either via ATM or OTC @liddelljohn If you have a useful contact in SCB and have occasion to speak to them again, would it be possible to ask the above please?

So SCB is saying that "the bank is in the process to develop a system to support the application of services from abroad." So I hope that means I'll be able to sign up for the App on my UK phone at some stage but TIT so I'm not that hopeful! ???? Given my earlier reply to @Chivas about "refitting" my Thai SIM, I think I'll wait and hope that this happens, whilst planning an alternative to a Thai bank account for my next trip. I notice that when the decision making is with SCB the overall feeling is merely hope but when I can make my own decisions, the word plan enters the equation! I'm sure there's a moral there somewhere. ????

OTOH, have you ever heard a Geordie talking with a Devonian? ????

Thanks for posting that. I was considering "refitting" my Thai SIM to use in my tablet to try and get the App working here in the UK. I think perhaps i might just forget about SCB for now. I only use it for my annual 2 to 3 month "snowbird" visits anyway. Before I make that decision, has anyone got the SCB App working, whether in Thailand or not, and THEN used it outside Thailand? I understand that may also be a problem.

And that's DESPITE the fact that they insist on holding your passport details "for security"!

You can edit your profile, add something into the "About me" box as I've done

You can also use PDF files (at least I did applying in UK) So, if you have text to upload, create a Word doc and "Save as" PDF.

I applied and obtained a Tourist Visa only in the UK in January 2023. I think these are "blanket questions" asked for all applications From your OP: Number 8. I don't have an employer, I don't do to School and I don't have a pension. What can I do? I don't even know what it is they're trying to confirm. Number 9. I don't have anyone inviting me to visit Thailand. I'm sure most visitors to Thailand have the same problem. Many first time visitors probably don't even know anyone in Thailand. For No 8 I sent an Obfuscated Pension Letter, but I also prepared a PDF containing the following sentence: Is this required for a Tourist Visa? I am staying in a Hotel as a paying guest – see “Place of Stay in Thailand” I suggest you might try that for No 8. I used it for No 9

Take a look here - I was caught by surprise!

Party Planning by Boris Johnson?

They don't make 'em like Bernard Manning any more....and when they do they get censored! ????

Sadly, that's what SCB is doing - closing their "SCB Easy" online portal and forcing customers on to m-banking App. I wouldn't be surprised if Bangkok Bank IS doing the same.

Having visited Loei and Phetchabun in the same trip (had friends living in both places) I would agree with that. I was lucky enough to be driven by one of said friends although I got to his place in Loei by bus from Pattaya, then flew back to DMK.

That's a M.A.S.H-up! ????

Et tu Beetroot?

The brilliant Dave Allen ????

From my personal experience the exact opposite is the case. Used Mr T for many years with no problems. This January, I couldn't contact Dar who I recommended above so emailed Mr T to collect me from SUV to go to Pattaya - all successful.

I would doubt that many Thais can distinguish between a Canadian and American accents - especially the northern US states. I as a Brit have trouble telling "Canucks" from "Yanks". Now Rednecks I can tell immediately..... Y'All! ????