NanLaew

Seems to me that it was the OP's acquaintances "idiosyncrasies" of getting unnecessarily excited over stuff that they have no control over and thus becoming 'toxic'. I'm firmly in the dilligaf corner when someone gets all wound up about what is fundamentally inconsequential stuff. This includes friends and acquaintances who may just be having a(nother) bad hair day. If they persist though, then maybe I'll move a few bar stools further away?

Services we provide in Thailand Consular staff can provide the following services only: administer an affirmation for the purpose of marriage under Thai law make a certified copy of a British passport issue a supporting letter for adoption in Thailand issue a visa transfer letter issue a supporting letter for a Thai nationality application Before applying for one of our services contact the relevant Thai authority to find out what you need. This could be the local district office (amphur/amphoe), immigration office, ministries or another authority in Thailand, the UK or a third country. Check that the document(s) we are able to provide will be accepted by the relevant authority and make sure you select the most appropriate service. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand#services-we-provide-in-thailand No mention of authenticating UK-issued death certificates.

You mention they had a joint savings account. Just to be clear, gets the facts right, is the joint savings account set up - So that both parties must sign a withdrawal slip? - Only one party needs to sign? Also check the small print to see what the banks policy on surviving signatories in the event of one or the other's early passing? It's not a 'Thailand thing' either. When my father passed away in Scotland, there was quite a bit of a paper chasing for mum to maintain access to the funds in the joint account they held at the same branch for 56 years. A branch where their ONLY banking transactions were personal walk-in jobs. The staff were duly respectful but their rules insisted that the paper trail be completed before she could become the sole account holder. At that juncture, we decided that my sister obtain power of attorney for mum's estate and that helped immensely with withdrawing money and closing the account when she also passed away a few years later.

I am not sure what value Thai notarization holds on a foreign-sourced document since the last time I checked, this country wasn't signatory to any international conventions on apostille. However, since this is a Thai institution seeking evidence, one would think the local notary would suffice. I just checked and the British Embassy in Bangkok does not include attesting to UK-issued death certificates (if they ever did) in their limited services. Maybe the death certificate and notarized translation needs another stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs either in Bangkok or Chiang Mai to make the bank happy?

What man?

If I had the wonga to afford a stay at the Shangri-La, I wouldn't be faffing with trains and meter taxis. I'd be using the AOT limo service's BMW 7-series.

Hopefully that's the solution BUT keep in mind that they may also require 2FA or OTP authorizations during this installation for which a UK SIM with roaming turned on may also be needed. Since around 2008, I have variously used DHL and UK Royal Mail international tracked and signed up to 4 times a year. I haven't had anything go missing or damaged. The only issue I had was when my dad decided to throw a freebie pocket diary in the document shipper which wasn't covered by the "Correspondence, no commercial value" declaration. Thai Customs stung me 800 baht for the oversight. No biggie.

Typically a scan of both sides of the ID card on the same page, duly signed by the card holder is what's required. Best to inquire at the land transport office that will be processing the title transfer and confirm what THEY require.

The bank will not discuss with you as a third party. What entity notarized the translated death certificate?

It's probably lead-lined. Relax. No there's not. Relax.

Isn't the "fair" value best assessed as the time between when you come and she goes? Baht/minute?

Why? Unlike the police station, it never got mentioned.

You need (Thai) males to make (Thai) females. (Thai) Biology 101 Pimp goes rogue is my bet.

Assuming the picture in the OP is the missing container, then it is possible that someone thought it was a redundant bit of rusting junk, unbolted it and is hopefully using it as a door stop or wheel chock rather than selling it for scrap where the danger of it being cut open is very real. Maybe their own maintenance team removed it as the OP picture indicates that it was about to fall off? Here's another picture of the missing item that was probably taken years earlier before corrosion took over. Photo by Green Network Facebook page

Comments on the kind and benevolent RTP start in three... two... one... So if the schools are closed for the holidays, aren't these kids more exposed to the "slaughter" in the "killing ground outside schools"?

Profligate Poindexter

impossible to kill a dog, but no problem for a person...in traffic, with a gun or after a rape etc.. That is Buddhism too? None of what you are subsequent gurning about is uniquely Buddhist either but you are doing a splendid job of lurching off-topic.

Good update. It behooves anyone pondering the marriage Multi Entry Non O to get it sooner than later. That's not speculating, just my opinion and I am not fomenting rumor or gossip. Up 2 U TiT

These are feral dogs and it is unusual for them NOT to attack unprovoked. Nothing to do about dog hating.

It is impossible because Buddhism. There, I've said it.

Gold!

They remove the tail lights to prevent the 'phee' from chasing them and most take out the headlight so the engine has more power.

Legally it is 15. Any younger, death and injury falls directly onto the shoulders of the <deleted> <deleted> parents. So it fundamentally doesn't affect you? Thanks for the clarification. My US lawyer buddy was visiting and asked why the 10 year-old was driving the scooter to school with his two , 15 year-old cousins riding pillion. "He's the only one that knows how to drive a bike properly," was the response.

Christ on a bike...

Good points well made. It's the 'up to you' mindset. Thailand is all about being reactive and less about proactive. The placing of the warning placard on the hood/bonnet before pumping gas is nothing more than a box-checking exercise by the pump station owners. If a driver ignores it, leaves the engine running and something does catch fire or blow up, the pump station owner's insurance liabilities will be limited and if the dek pump isn't incinerated, he/she will cop all the blame.