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AN UPDATE!

As a result of nervousness about the health (or otherwise) of Bittrex, I managed to setup an account with KRAKEN - a relatively easy & painless thing to do on the keyboard.

Next - Where possible, I transferred existing Bittrex Crypto holdings direct to my KRAKEN account.  Other Crypto and Cash holdings were converted to USDT, and then transferred to KRAKEN.  USDT holdings were then sold for USD fiat.

After establishing a new Custody Account with ETANA (also relatively easy to do) and having that account linked to my bank account, USD fiat was transferred from KRAKEN to my Bank Account via ETANA.

Overall, a bit of rooting around but well worth it as I have secured my fiat Cash and am now far more comfortable with the security of my remaining Crypto.

Perhaps this story may help someone else (hope so!)

BRs

16 hours ago, ukrules said:

Your answer is in the question.

 

Buy some crypto and withdraw it, if you want to trade it somewhere then use a different exchange.

 

Sometimes it's easier and cheaper to open a new account on a different exchange and the withdrawal directly to the new exchange, that way you don't even need to download the associated blockchain or install a wallet on your local computer.

 

Bittrex kicked me off years ago when they purged all the non Americans, since then I have never so much as looked at their website.

 

Thanks - I survived the purge a little while ago, and decided to stick with Bittrex for reasons including their apparent security, ease of use and limited tax implications.

Appreciate advice about the following:

*  My account contained a reasonable amount of fiat (USD) at the time of this unilateral announcement.  It seems incredible that I am unable to now transfer those existing funds.

1.  Why would such a restriction be imposed? (is it likely to be due to liquidity issues?  If so, that would seem to be a huge red flag)

2.  Do you know if such restrictions are/have been used buy other exchanges?

3.  How can I obtain those funds?  Is the only way to buy USDT, transfer to another Exchange and then sell and transfer the cash to my bank account?

I'm a bit of a mug re. matters crypto, so also greatly appreciate further information about your suggested use of Different Exchanges  ie.

4.  Which different exchanges do you suggest that I can use for "the withdrawal directly to the new exchange, that way you don't even need to download the associated blockchain or install a wallet on your local computer".  Ease in opening a new account, and a tax friendly location would be much preferred (I'm a Thai resident so I think that excludes any Thailand-based Exchange).

Thanks!.

Received the following very disturbing message from Bittrex  "Ëffective immediately, you will no longer be able to deposit or withdraw fiat (USD/Euro) or connect a bank account to your Bittrex Global Account.  Don't worry though, you can still deposit, withdraw and trade BTC, ETH, USDT and 250+ other cryptocurrencies available on the Bittrex Global platform". 

Am very, very nervous - have expressed my displeasure direct to Bittrex and am awaiting an answer to how I can liquidate my account.

Anyone have any information on <deleted> is going on with Bittrex - and/or advice about what to do 

While I've never imported car/bike parts, experience with other imports has been:

(1)  Customs has collected on every shipment sent by Courier;

(2)  Goods sent via Post have been rarely assessed

For me, I now avoid Courier shipments to Thailand 

Took 5 bl**dy weeks from Singapore postal date to delivery of an air mail letter to Rayong.  Am awaiting an important letter from Australia - at a similar pace, I might get it this side of Christmas... 

A year ago, CIMB was better than BBL for a 12mths term.  Now the situation is reversed (0.7% Vs 0.9%).

Has anyone found a better rate than the meager 0.9%???  

16 hours ago, Daffy D said:

A point regarding "Whole House" fans.

 

Sounds like a good idea, unfortunately if the ambient outside temperature is in the +35/40C. no amount of blowing air is going to make the house any cooler.

 

However they do help at night when the outside air is cooler, unless the humidity is high in which case you will still feel "sticky"

 

 

Agreed - but what about a reversible fan?  (have often thought about a whole of house fan to provide airflow during daytime - much like wall/standing fans)

G'day

What are the best USD Term Deposit Rates you've found in Thailand for 6mths; 9mth and 12mth periods?  (I have a $60k deposit that matures at the end of this month)

Thanks!

8 minutes ago, Youlike said:

I still don't know which Superrich company is the real one...one is a copycat.

 

Also it would been nice if it was published here which ones are still open.

Photo in the article suggests the copycat (real one is Green)

3 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:

I hope it's correct too.If it is then there's been a massive over reaction and question will be raised as to why  would imagine.

Rubbish - look at what is happening now in Italy, Spain, US where the hospital/medical facilities are unable to cope with the serious cases.  Listen to the medicos - Over reaction my <deleted>

Update. Mission Accomplished

Went to CW on a Tuesday afternoon - provided the usual photocopies and the very efficient Immigration Officer completed some forms, fingerprinted me and had me out the door in 30 minutes.  I had to leave my Old Passport; New Passport; Police Book and the full Blue PR Book with her, and was told to come back that Friday armed with a copy of the Form she had completed (so a 2 day turnaround).

Returned on a Tuesday 2 weeks later - made the mistakes of (1) arriving just after 12noon (closed for lunch 12-1pm); (2) queuing at the entrance from about 12.30pm. No need to do so as it's pretty much a free for all when the doors reopened at exactly 1pm.  No issue though as the mob in front of me seemed to be leftovers from before lunch, as the queues at the ticketing counter were very short - got 2 queue numbers; one for the PR Certificate and the other for Re-Entry Visa & Endorsement (brought completed TM13 and TM 22 Forms and photos).  Took a total of 90 minutes to get the new White PR Book issued and stamped with the Endorsement and Multiple Re-Entry Visa in new Passport (not transferred as both had expired). Total costs:

*  new PR Book =  1,900 baht plus 2 baht fee !!!

*  Endorsement and Multiple Re-Entry stamps =  5,700 baht. 

IO's were great (all females) and pretty painless but the Immigration area was packed.

Tks Scorecard! 

4 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

the Chinese will do anything to get rid of President Trump. including killing as many of their own people as possible or collapse their economy. they don't care at all. and with the world wide communist/Marxists controlled fake news media pouring gasoline on the fire they will make it happen. China has be collecting enough raw materials for the last 20 years to ride out this little speed bump.

 

look for the next mutation to be released from the "fish market" any day now. 

 

i know what i would do if i was president. now "put your hand on the scanning screen! hallelujah the missiles are flying!"

 

 

 

 

 

The Wet Dream of Truthful Trump and his MAGA numpties

1 hour ago, Oxx said:

 

And it is the anticipated level of income that provides a basis for determining a share or bond's current value.

 

Bitcoin and gold provide no income, and as such the value is purely arbitrary.  Speculation, not investment.

In the case of gold bullion, data suggests you are wrong in saying it's a speculative investment,  Gold supporters (which includes Central Banks, who now can count their increasing gold holdings as Tier 1 assets) see the physical metal as a store of value  ie.  a safe refuge to preserve value

EXCELLENT - thanks Scorecard.  Appreciate clarification re the comment  "But if you have traveled from upcountry to lodge the documents you should arrive early morning (say 8.00 - 8.30 am) and tell them you have come from xxxx, my understanding is that will expedite the processing."

I'll be coming from Rayong.  When you say 'expedite the processing", don't suppose this means same day processing....   How much quicker can I anticipate?

G'day  

Firstly apols for asking as I'm sure this question has been answered before (I've tried hard - but unsuccessfully to locate such info on this forum).

My Blue PR Certificate/Book is full, and needs to be replaced - I understand by a White Book.  I also understand I need to go to Chaeng Wattana to do this.

I have just obtained a new Passport (for the same reason), and on the same visit have planned to obtain a new Endorsement and Re-Entry Permit (both current ones expire next month.  

Am pretty clear on the requirements to obtain the new Endorsement & Re-Entry Permit, but would appreciate information about what is needed to get a new White Book.

Thanks!

16 hours ago, BritManToo said:

You're getting bad advice.

After she gets a new chanote and disposes of the title, nobody can do anything to recover your money.

What do you thing the judge will do when she claims no money, and a white foreigner (whom they all know are rich) is trying to squeeze her?

Bizarre - thought the appropriate Land Office maintains the official title records, and the 'copy' chanote should reflect those official details.   Which is why - upon sale/transfer of ownership - both parties front the Land Office, with both the 'owner's' chanote and the official records simultaneously updated. 

Thanks - understand Sheryl, but that wouldn't seem very effective, and I guess is why we see urgent calls for donations of particular blood groups in emergencies.  

OK - as an old work colleague used to regularly say "pull up the ladder Jack, I'm on-board"

Great - thanks Sheryl.  Sounds like a register that is very much needed - any idea about who could be enlisted?  Red Cross would be the obvious organisation to keep the register - with the farang community widely, and routinely canvassed for input.

G'day

The plea for Oneg blood for a fellow resident farang in urgent need of surgery, and the lack of availability of that/my blood group, got me thinking. 

Is it possible to build up a supply of own's own blood in Thailand, to be used in an emergency?  If yes, how can I get more information?

Tks (BTW I am unable to help that bloke as I've previously had cancer, and my blood isn't accepted since then ) 

Check out Laem Mae Phim - many accommodation options (with special rates now due to lack of tourists).  Often busier at weekends, but not overly so (long weekends excepted).

33 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You or your wife do not have to any reporting to immigration since you have permanent residency.

The reporting is only for those on a temporary permit to stay.

Great -  thanks UbonJoe (that was my assumption but appreciate the confirmation)

BRs 

I'm going to ask the local Immigration Office in Maptaput to hopefully get official (!) confirmation, but would appreciate some initial input from the TV experts....

I have Permanent Resident status; am listed in my wife's Tabaen Baan; and have lived in that house for some 10 years (this is the registered address in both the Immigration PR Registration Book and the Police Alien Book).  

I'm assuming that I/my wife do not have to submit any TM30 report - is this correct???

Tks & BRs

12 hours ago, partington said:

I don't think you got my meaning. I am agreeing with you.

 

I was saying that the company is technically incompetent if they got different results for the markers from identical twins,  because as you say, they must be identical. Thus  they must get identical readouts for the polymorphisms they test.

 

However looking at a set of say 100 polymorphisms  and giving a percentage contribution for say South East Asia, of 10%, and western Europe of say 30%, is  statistical and open to different interpretations.

Sorry - ALMOST identical but NOT identical it seems

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/do-identical-twins-have-identical-genes/

8 hours ago, Chimp said:

23&Me, wife is Southeast Asian, Chinese, Korean, Southwest Asian, and Ashkenazi Jew. Although you take these tests with a grain of salt, if you speak to family members it appears to be fairly accurate with the exception of Ashkenazi Jew and Korean.

 

Similar experience to me.  My 1st Ancestry results were pretty well as expected, with the exception of 1% Amazonian!!!  Crazy - but prompted me to consult Prof Google.  For some unknown reason (with perhaps the exception of Ph.D Oxx) it seems 5 tribes in the Amazon share DNA with Australian Aboriginals.  That made far more sense, but sadly this indication disappeared when the Ancestry algorithm was refined (which is an on-going process) - leaving me with Scot/Irish & Scandinavian (thanks to the Viking visitors).  

Perhaps her indicated Jewish and Korean roots may disappear with the next iteration.  

Bit of fun though, eh!