Tim K

After getting DTVs my friends are trying to open accounts so far only 1 branch BkB in Patong agreed to open with insurance policy worth 8000b, DTV + CoR + DL. 2 other BkB branches said nope. One SCB branch in Chalong agreed to at least send docs to Head Office, and the one at Central where I got my account with Yellow Book said no no no to them. Krungsri so far said no no no at 2 places, same with Kasi - DTV? no.

Says I haven't used sim for at least 90 days which is incorrect, I've been using it since April. I could pay for someone's water bill though or electricity, is partial payment allowed?)

Is it possible to withdraw money from AIS balance? About 200THB. And then move. Or will have to close the account to get the money?

Is balance also transferred to the new network?

They had it at reception in a glass case and they offered me to take a photo if I wanted to so I did. And then I just printed it myself in color. It was my thought to have it just in case.

Yesterday in Phuket Town there was older lady crossing 1.5 + 1.5 lane road on a well marked zebra. 3PM a bit of a traffic going 20-30km/h. Car in front of me was moving in a series of sprints, like faster slower faster slower, closing the gap and then making a gap. So this car stopped before the zebra, old lady bowed to the car, proceeded to the center line while the car started to sprint forward suddenly and then slammed opn the brakes just in front of the lady! Driver did not stop for the lady, driver just did his thing fast - slow fast slow maybe chatting in Line . Pure luck that he stopped 10cm before the lady. And she was looking the other way blissfully unaware that she was almost killed.

Went to Phuket Imm. Office to ask about DTV extension - they still don't know anything, said come next month.

IMHO you don't have to be a citizen of Cambodia to apply for e-visa, just show them hotel bill with address in Cambodia and your name on it. Should be like that, the only difference should be to not submit docs in person, but by electronic means. And the fee I guess would be just 340$ or 10000THB.

3 Russian friends have arrived today at HKT from Jakarta via Kuala Lumpur, one IO saw 2 used VEs 90+60 days this year, turned the red light on and sat with a smug face waiting for the supervisor to come serve his 'client'. Friend said - look at page 18 there is a visa there IO saw the DTV, turned off the light, stamped him 180 days no questions. Other two were stamped without any problem, (had same 2 VEs used). So far so good, DMK and HKT letting people in with DTVs after 2 VEs this year.

Actually there are reports from Russians that HKT/BKK IOs ask them: - show bank statements - Did you buy this? Who's your agent. How much did you pay? - What you really spent one week at Phnom Penh?? - Where do you live, what you do, where you get money from? 😞 I don't know about agents but ppl just show them what and how they did apply so eventually they are let in. Receipt from the Embassy thay you've paid 10000thb|300-400$usd really helps. but I remember that my NON-O from Penang was looked with same suspicion at Sadao border with Malaysia in 2018. Did you buy this?? Do you live in Chiang Mai ? - Of course not I live in Phuket. Why does visa have remark Ch. M. ?? - Embassy at Penang did this I don't know. Thai wife had to step in.. p.s.

My friends have applied for DTV in Jakarta 23 Sep here Today everyone got their visas) no remarks, job or medical.

How about Teleport? Border runs with teleport under 5 minutes) That would be awesome. Say hi to your family in UK/US/other country in the morning and pop back in to Thailand 10 minutes later. Ice skating on the Saturn rings would be nice. Telepathy so that no one can lie and cheat. That would have massive effect on the everyday life. No need for physical food, only if you want to taste something -> no job required -> no money - > complete freedom, go stay in the jungle if you want. Transforming things with your mind, aka magic - niceeeeeeeee. I want that

Welcome back) Maybe you can get DTV with dental appointment like I did myself, if you have 500k just for 10 days). No income statements were needed at Phnom Penh.

Problem with shirts is that the collar will flap and tap on your neck and shoulder while riding a bike, collar must have buttons to fix it securely to the shirt. Otherwise I'm ok with shirts too.

I had difficult tooth so went for 2nd and 3rd opinion. Filled a cavity in one place, then another, and then made a decision where to do all the remaining ones. Now that I've found 'my' dentist I'll only use their services.