
Felton Jarvis
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I have been living in Thailand about eight years and still use my home credit union in America. Over this period of time I have lost at least five debit cards when an ATM grabbed them and would not return them. This seems to almost never happen With Bangkok Bank, but other bank's ATMs are problematic. It takes most of a month to receive a new debit card from America, even with a "rush fee". I am looking for ways that will allow me to get money from my home bank without inserting my card in an ATM. I know that several banks have a "cardless ATM feature" but details are usually confusing since I am using a debit card from America. Several people have mentioned "Google Pay" or "Google Wallet", but again details are skimpy and trying to explain to my local bank usually results in frustration with no results. Any ideas from the membership here??? Losing. a debit card is a nightmare because of the length of time that it takes to get here and the only other option is expensive wire transfers. All suggestions appreciated. I doubt that I am the only one who faces this problem.
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Thai taxi driver slams cops for toll indulgence
Felton Jarvis replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Pay the toll fees, cheap charlies. Where can you find this in your home country??? -
Bad Dry Cough , Tried Everything, 19 Baht Fixed It
Felton Jarvis replied to balo's topic in Health and Medicine
True. My dry cough is due to taking Losartan for blood pressure. The cough is not as bad as with Lisinopril, but it does make you cough. -
Thai immigration cracks down on misbehaving foreigners
Felton Jarvis replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Wonder how long it will take this arrogant pig to commit some infraction that will end his career. Look at the FACE of this "officer". It says it all. -
Bad Dry Cough , Tried Everything, 19 Baht Fixed It
Felton Jarvis replied to balo's topic in Health and Medicine
Small bottle still has the opioid, the large bottle does not. -
Bad Dry Cough , Tried Everything, 19 Baht Fixed It
Felton Jarvis replied to balo's topic in Health and Medicine
You have made one of the great discoveries of Thai pharmacies. I'm sure the "brown mixture" is probably poison but it sure does work. There must be codeine involved. -
I did my 90 Day Report at Jomtien and this was the first time with a new passport. I was required to fill out a new TM47 and get "copies". Is this a new procedure for ALL 90 Day reports or is this just because of the new passport? I couldn't get any information, the young male imbecile at the counter could only yell "copee, copee" without explanation. Does anyone know if this is a new requirement or only for new passports? I am unable to stand for long periods and I wasted 30 minutes in line for what I thought was the copy line. They have moved everything around again and the result was a complete nightmare. I finally got out of there with the correct stamps in my passport, but the prospect of going through this again is terrifying. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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US Passport Renewal Question
Felton Jarvis replied to Felton Jarvis's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Glad you were successful. Experience has taught me that I will NOT be. I will pay more money to get the results I require. Glad that your superior intelligence allowed you to get something cheaper. -
US Passport Renewal Question
Felton Jarvis replied to Felton Jarvis's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I had an American Attorney here in Pattaya, get my renewal done. It cost me a bit over 5000 baht, but service was quick and I was able to pick up my new (and old) passport in about five weeks. I had already paid the Embassy fee for the passport and had a receipt. Integrity Legal can do the whole package for you if necessary. The Embassy website is a garbage can of bad tech. -
Do you like to "wai"? Why?
Felton Jarvis replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Yes. I was in the habit of giving a wai to the security guard at my condo. We were roughly the same age but my girlfriend claimed that I "outranked" him socially. I refuse to participate in social class nonsense. I consider all people to be as good as I am and do not consider myself to be "below" anyone in status. I will let the Thai snobs sort that one out. -
Now that I have a new passport, do I need to register again with the online system? The information from the old passport has been transferred but the Passport number is different.
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Do you like to "wai"? Why?
Felton Jarvis replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Never. It is not expected of farang. When offered by a foreigner it is seldom done correctly. I have my own customs. I just give a little bow and smile. That will have to do, since I am not Thai. -
Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban
Felton Jarvis replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The mini-mart in my condo complex is run by a couple of scofflaws who will sell alcohol 7 days a week. I like these people. -
It is not only legal, it is written right into the Thai constitution. "Thailand is for Thai people".
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Another requirement aimed solely at irritating the farang. If they can't find you with only an address, their law-enforcement qualifications are highly suspect.