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JGV

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  1. I was intrigued by the observation that illegal workers involved in the tourist industry particularly in Pattaya have a greater command of English than local workers - this reflects on the abysmal education system provided by the government with regard to English proficiency and may indicate that the government is happy that the  general public have poor language skills which eases their job in saving money and thus precipitates an obediant population

  2. Have been in Thailand continuously since 1993 - Lived In Sattahip for 29 years - Throughout that time I have always had a THai bank account

    I have always rented a property usually renewable yearly

    I have been married to a Thai woman and been divorced

    Last Friday I travelled to roi et province as my girlfriends family live there I had already arranged a new lease on a house in Roi Et

    I have a 1 year Retirement visa obtained in Pattaya last October

    I went to Bangkok Bank to transfer my account to the local branch in Roi Et

    Firstly the bank told me they can't do it until I get a form from Immigration - did that 500 Baht lighter - I asked is that the only thing i Need - she said yes that is all

    Next day arrived at bank with form , passport, bank book - was told by some snooty matron like woman that was not enough and that I needed the land document of my girlfriends parents - an original document - rather irrate I said what if I came alone - she said that they wouldn't give me a bank account after 30 years with a Thai bank account and a i year visa and the permission form form Immigration

    Anyone at there explain why this happened -

    JGV

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  3. dave

    i live in sattahip - i own 250 vinyl records that i want to sell - 70s 80s lots of originals - plan to leave for issan soon as girlfriend's parents are very old contact me here or at astahugo99 AT gmail.com for list if interested

    john from uk

  4. I recently went to Banglamung Amphur as I wrongly believed that they could assist in depositing my will and confirming what documents would be needed for my Thai partner to access my funds after my demise- The will has a Thai translation done by an officer in Thai Navy and the person at desk just said the office doesn't deal with farang wills only Thai and wasn't interested in a continued discussion

    I have heard about joint bank accounts and a ATM card as an alternative but I guess the partner would be acting illegally if withdrawing just after death - withdrawing just before death - in need of advice that will work - I am not currently sick and hope to live for a long time but my girlfriends position with regard to receiving my money which is my intention apears to be not straightforward here in Thailand  - Advice Black Jack please

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