JoseThailand

I suppose.

No, extensions are granted for 60 days. They just extended the application period by 30 days.

Extended till August 24? Hmm, usually they extended it for 60 days every time, now only 30 days.

I think most believe it's a sure thing that covid extensions WILL be available past July 25. Why wouldn't they? They could've been stopped months ago.

Whatever. Was it a good scolding or not, I don't care. I had my account opened without insurance and got some ego boost too haha.

What are you talking about? The head office clearly said that insurance is not needed to open an account. They gave the branch a good scolding and made them call me back and apologize!

Maybe that's why the branch manager had to apologize to me too, in addition to the employee involved.

The official regulation clearly states the requirements for account opening, and buying insurance is not among them. That's what I was told when I called the head office. You can find the official requirements on their website too.

Bribes are requested. And they falsify the evidence, too (about "no appropriate means").

They may offer insurance, but when they make it compulsory - that's corruption and violation of the bank's regulation. That's why the head office's reaction was prompt and ruthless.

Zimbabwe. So what?

Read BritTim's messages above. I can't put it any better.

I would be glad if they clearly set the official rules. Because now, they say you "stay too much" even if you come to Thailand for 90 days every 180-day period!

The fact that you are a foreigner doesn't mean than they can violate their own law when dealing with you.

Would that make any difference?

I hope that was worth it.

I totally agree that they need to combat people illegally working on tourist visas, as well as education visas or any other visas besides Non-B. But as long as you don't work here illegally and follow the official regulations, it should not be a problem if you come with a tourist visa as often as you wish.

We're not in America, bro.

Tourist visa perfectly corresponds to my needs. I don't need to work, study, marry, volunteer etc.

Yes, I was taken away from the main booths to a separate area for interrogation. Eventually I was allowed entry but for the next time I was advised to use their "special service" for $100.

But the problem is, they don't follow the regulations and falsify the facts to deny entry.

You didn't get what I'm talking about. People do have 20,000 baht and more in cash. But the officials falsify the facts and cite "insufficient funds" as a fake reason for denying entry.

I am smart enough to have a year round tourist holiday.

You wouldn't have this option. They would take you to a separate area for interrogation, away from the main booths. And of course they wouldn't allow you to return to the hallway.

Whatever. I had my account opened, got a personal phone call with apologies and felt like a boss. Btw, the branch I complained about was eventually shut down. I hope it's not because of me haha.