DudleySquat

I miss him already!

A Thai with a Bangkok Bank account can vouch for you. This fulfills one of their requirements to open an account for a foreigner.

Are they specifically asking only for a DL? I have several cards that are government-approved IDs. My pilot certificate from FAA and my concealed carry license come to mind. What if I had none of these and only my Passport?

I would be interested to know what they do if you don't have a valid DL from your country. I only have mine due to Covid fears. In 4 years, my DL will expire and I will have no way to obtain a new one without going back to the USA which I have no plan to do.

That is exactly correct. The agent told me this requirement has just popped up in the last two weeks and it may only apply to Pattaya. That is why I posted it to see if it is happening to anyone now.

It is "Know your Customer" which the banks here have imported from the USA. I haven't opened a new account in the USA in over a decade. They want more and more proof in the USA that you are you. It is seeping into the banking system here. Three years ago I saw a binder on the floor of a Bangkok Bank Desktop and it said "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER." Where do you think they got that? They got it from the USA. Are banks scanning the Drivers' licenses? There is a boatload of info embedded in that magnetic strip.

Do we know who approves these online requests? Do they go to one office? I suspect that there is an office that does nothing but approve/disapprove 90-day requests. I don't think the local offices ever see them unless they look for them in the system.

I got mine the same day and right after they opened from the Songkran closures.

Rules? I posted about my LINE conversation with an agent here in Pattaya. There are no rules, just facts.

Yes. If I go the route of retirement again.

Do you keep a loaded gun in the house?

Who cares. Boo F Hoo. Try Pranot, and if he is guilty, put him in prison where he can do less damage.

Why are you begging to be ignored?

Are you ok?

It doesn't surprise me that you paid no attention to the several times I said I prefer incandescent lighting.

Are we a bit sensitive, much? Boo hoo. Do you feel better now?

Prove this statement. I think you confused me with someone who asked for your opinion.

Are you insinuating that I am a liar?

Nothing but the bulb base, which was screwed into the lamp. I had to remove it with needle nose pliers.

You are exactly right. They should be replaced.

The lamp is still usable. I will from now on turn on the lamp but turn my head first. My son has an older version of this lamp in his bedroom. I use it for my office. I don't like LED or Fluorescent lights. They make me super tired. I want natural light.

Yes, I still have six bulbs. Ikea did nothing wrong. This was the bulb 100 percent. People all makeup reasons. It's too hot. Nonsense. I had AC on and I hadn't used the lamp since the night before.

I have had bulbs burn out when I turn them on. I have never had a bulb explode. It was loud and I immediately closed my eyes for protection. I felt projectiles hit me. I was at ground zero. I had glass all around me and I was not wearing shoes. My first priority was to protect my feet. It's good that I have a real vacuum.

I bought the Philips bulbs from Lazada.