ScubaGuy

"Authorities are now awaiting further details from the victim, who has yet to file a formal police complaint." So it is perfectly fine to assult tourists with a weapon and do nothing until the tourist makes a formal complaint?

Of course you are using PromptPay. The QR code only populates the receivers phone number. Some businesses can also populate the bill amount. Scanning a QR code is just quick and easy. Entering the phone number manually is exactly the same thing. The 15 Baht you are going on and on about is likely a inter-region fee.

Depends on the Bank at the moment. I changed my phone this year so needed to visit KrungSri and Bangkok Bank to get my Banking Apps working again. I updated my Bangkok Bank Passport with a signature. KrungSri wanted a photo. Took 5 minites so not a big deal. Also, never been charged a fee by the vendor or PromptPay. The only place I use cash for the last couple of years is at the 7-11 and I understand they are starting to accept PromptPay at some locations. Almost all restaurants, food carts, market vendors, food delivery guys have a QR code.