Dan O

I hope we're not starting that topic up again. Plenty of other current issues to deal with in the world that are far more important

no problem for me today as i wrote earlier, they mentioned that had options if i ever wanted insurance but never showed any docs or even asked if i wanted it

Interesting that you you say that as there was a large whiteboard in the back of the room with columns of "quota" items written in down the side and target date columns across the top. Stuff like, calls made, referrals, new, add services. So it looked like they were definitely setting up some type of plan of attack to gain new business or add on. That may have been why I got lucky, but I'll take it.

I will admit I picked this branch because it's always dead slow of customers. Not sure if that helped but they sure seemed happy to have someone to talk to.

Moderators, If this isn't the right forum please move it. I know this has come up numerous times so it may or may not work for you. I can confirm you can indeed open a bank account while in country on a tourist visa, visa exempt with a new extension of stay actually. I just did it this morning at Krungsri Bank in Thung Song in NST. First branch I went to so didn't even need to shop around. I had a brand new Passport as it was just renewed last month and had my visa exempt entry and a new extension of stay permission stamp, my US drivers license and an International Driver's Permit. I also had 2 letters of Bank account verification from the USA as is recommended but they didn't want to see them. I explained I would be applying for my Retirement Visa next trip and wanted to set up my account to start funneling money to satisfy the Imm requirement. They pulled out their rule guide and read the requirements. They asked me to wait a few minutes while they called the Main office in Bkk. The talked to someone there, confirmed my stamps for entry and the new extension of stay were valid, asked to see my US ID/driver license and asked if I had a Thai license or International Drivers Permit. I showed them the IDP and they seemed satisfied. They confirmed all the info with the Bkk office and said no problem. Filled out about 25 forms including US Tax W9 and paid 400 baht for a ATM debit and was done. Didn't even need to buy insurance as is often "recommended". They did mention they had insurance options if I was ever interested just come back they'd be happy to tell me what they had available. They set up their on line software for me on my phone and reviewed the functions of the software and also confirmed\tested the atm card worked.

The story indicates she was removing herself when the latest altercation occured. By using your logic yours is an unconfirmed story and could be all bs as well. We aren't gonna agree on this and that's fine. I'm done discussing it with you. Have a great day

I standby my statements. The man in the story admitted what he did and continued his rampage using police as his safety net. If that doesn't scream guilt then not sure what your reading. If you dated a nut case as you claim that repeatedly threatened you with knives or whatever and where too stupid to remove yourself then that shows a level of intelligence that defies logic. I'm not excusing that behavior but you could have walked away at any point, repeatedly. End of discussion have a great day

Yeah, innocent guys that don't beat up girls always use the defense that the police will standup for him. Being biligerant and breaking up his own propety also helps his cause of non violence. Read what comment the guy wrote, not just the part about hearing other info. No male with any moral fiber beats a 20 year old girl, even if confront by her, they walk away. You stick with your moral compass and I'll stay with mine.

The a hole that was blind drunk and beat the girl using the "I'm connected and protected, don't you know who I am" excuse

No I'm reply to someone blaming an obvious victim of brutality. If you're too blind to see that then your moral Compass may need adjusted

Which the comment or your annoyed reply

No need to get so annoyed is there? The info has been fairly accurate about the differences at the airports

Write down questions and concerns and have the discussion. I would never sign a contract without a lawyer of my own to review it. It's just the initial discussion and nothing should be finalized from that meeting or you stand to lose all future control over her career and artistic production and ownership

That's a completely different situation in the US and a is driver's license and is a worthless comparison. Re_read the article and you'll see there was plenty of illicit activity going on and every reason for ID verifications.

I doubt you have the nuts for that. Pulling out the phone and filming yeah maybe but getting confrontational with the police I would put money that would never happen

We're talking about Thailand dude, not a first world country with a first work economy. They couldn't even buy metal detectors that worked. So for average Joe blow policeman to have a portable fingerprint scanners is certainly a stretch. Immigration already uses biometrics and it's link to.... Wait for it... Your passport! So for foreigners out in sketchy event and carrying no full verifiable ID and be taken to the station over it that's exactly what should be happening. Police doing their job; or a reasonible facimile. When they do the job foreigners bitch, when they dont do their job foreigners bitch.

I never said you have to carry your passport.at all times, even though it's advised. I said you have to produce proper ID on request in these situations. If you have a shady photo copy of your ID page and are stopped as a random check that's one thing. But if your caught up in a shady illicit situation like the article and are halled to the police station because you have no valid ID you'll need to prove who you are and you better be able to produce one if your a foreigner

I'm from the US and also been in thailand since early 80's and you're required to provide ID on request in similar situations. Is there Brown envelops here, absolutely but not at every situation that occurs and especially ones like the article. Can it happen yeah, but not at every event or situation claimed. It's been my experience it's more of farang perpetuating the same stories whenever possible As a foreigners you are also required to provided proper identification in most instances. Very few countries have or carry portable fi gerprint equip. You may watch too much NCIS tv. People caught in illegal activities are absolutely subject to I'd verification and if you think otherwise you may want to reconsider your position.

And your speculation is just that, a guess

Where did it say they extorted money? Your required to provide proof of identity in every country I've traveled in as a foreigner on request , and that's.been a lot of countries. Based on the quality of reporting you have no idea of what people may have been trying to hide since it was a raid and a bit of lilicit activity was going on.

They may not be the morons in this case. You're visiting another country and need to follow their laws/rules, even when it might conflict with your idea of what a vacation should be. People bitch when the authorities do nothing, don't inspect and let night life become a free for all, often with some serious injuries involved. But when they do the inspections and check people complain of over abuse of power. Pick a side but try to remember your a visitor here

Don't forget you have to pay for the monks to attend and do their blessings

Just go to a hotel for the 1 night and when you check in ask for a screen shot of the tm 30. They will give it to you and register with imm. Then you have it for your monday visit to Imm. And that problem is solved. Then you can deal with airbnb or condo or hotel of your choice

Why bother reading books, just spend your time reading your rambling posts with your numerous replies to yourself?

Great question that you have to ask yourself why you can't seem to grasp the terminology. I think you just want to argue for attention.