Everything posted by mark5335
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Bangkok's Green Bridge Revamp Approved
LOL...missed the 2023 deadline, but 1Q2026 does look achievable based on my last visit to Benjakatti Park earlier last month.
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Transfer from Krungthai Bank.
It's possible when using your Krungthai debit card as the source to transfer funds into Wise. However, the fees involved are high and therefore I would only use this method for one-off urgent matters. Otherwise, it's perhaps easier to just send it directly as a SWIFT transfer from your Krungthai mobile app to the UK account.
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Working remotely with Marriage Visa
You could glide under the radar in the manner proposed. I'm aware of others that are here on annual Non O marriage extensions; maintain a Thai bank account, have overseas employer pay salary into Wise account; mostly working from home with occasional use of workspace facilities in central Bangkok; and overall not attracting unnecessary attention.
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Notary/lawyer for Will
This guy is a Notary (that also does will drafting) has an office a short walk from Asoke BTS: https://www.suwatlawfirm.com/
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Toad in the hole
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The drive home from Isaan
I was hoping that the opening of all 6 lanes on the M6 in a one-way direction from Korat to Bang Pa-in would make a noticeable improvement to the return trip this time.
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Recent marriage extension application at Chaeng Wattana
I had submitted my annual marriage application extension at CW last month. Apart from the above comprehensive list provided by the OP, the following completed forms were also required at the time (perhaps the OP's agent took care of these items on his behalf): TM 7 extension request TM 47 copy of last 90 day report STM 2 Acknowledgement of T&C's STM 9 Acknowledgement of penalties STM 10 Affidavit of wife STM 11 Consent for fact checking Hand-drawn map showing location of residence
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Is there anywhere (paid) to park my car while on a trip abroad?
Check with Jason at Good Vibes Garage, as he provides such a service:
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Urgent notice received from Wise Ltd
At the top of the email should be your confidential 'Communication Code'. If not, then it's very likely spam.
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Trump Tower at Soi Watboon Jomtien is a thing
Thank you for your service.
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Bangkok Bank mobile banking transfer limits
You can amend your Daily Limit online using the BBL App. Click the settings icon in the upper right corner (for iPhone), then scroll down the Transfer and Payment section and click Daily Limits. Then using the drop-down menu you can adjust your limit to 200,000 baht. Limits above this would require a branch visit.
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Exact docs for marriage visa 1 year extension in Bangkok
I don't think this item is mandatory as I did my annual marriage Non O renewal last week at CW, and it was not requested.
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Thai Brokerage that will open account for Foreigner without WP
I opened an account with Krungthai X Spring Securities ('KTX') last year with a Non-O marriage extension. My designated account manager at KTX is fluent in English and they send me daily stock research reports in English also. Their apps are quite straightforward to use as well.
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Introvert or extrovert
Being level 1 on the spectrum is the barrier that prevents morphing into an extrovert.
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When She Called Me… A Pattaya Love Story Gone Wonky
A shorter version, thanks to Grok AI: "Yesterday, a guy was chilling on a Pattaya beach, smoking a spliff and enjoying the sunset, when an older, confident woman approached him. She claimed he’d been a gentleman to her one night at a food court, though he couldn’t remember. She invited him to her Cozy Beach condo for dinner as a thank-you. There, she cooked a spicy green curry, they shared beers, and things escalated to a passionate night. The next morning, as he was leaving, she gave him her number and LINE ID, calling him “Bob” and saying it was her best night in a while. Amused, he realized she mistook him for someone else but decided to let her keep the happy memory. He left, embracing the mix-up, feeling like a hero in her story, as Thailand’s chaotic charm worked its magic."
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South African Businessman Sues Thai MP for Defamation
The U.S. government is actively investigating the South African fraudster at the heart of our $1.5 billion money laundering investigation — for his role in the "pig butchering" scams that steal Americans' life savings. https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/exclusive-homeland-security-investigating-south-african-fraudster-behind-1-5b-crime-network-that-bleeds-americans-dry/
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What are the legal ramifications if defaulting on a Loan?
No jail time unless the lender can prove that the borrower submitted fraudulent income documents in order to get the loan approved. This would then be a criminal court case. However, if the borrower submitted proper income documents etc, then it's just a civil court case. The likely civil court outcome would be that both parties agree to a realistic loan repayment plan. The bike will be repossessed and auctioned, and the borrower will get a negative record in the Thai Credit Bureau, preventing him from borrowing again in the future until this debt is satisfied.
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Goddam it, my fridge just broke!
In Bangkok there are several charities that will accept second hand home appliances. They'll send their truck to your address and take it off your hands.
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C43 - 5 years in
So I googled them and the closest fit I could find to CT4 Garages is CT14 Garage in Theparak Road Samut Prakan. Is that the same place that you use? Inquiring because I will need to replace teh LED lights on my BMW soon and with the 5 year BSI warranty having expired earlier this year, it's going to be crazy expensive if I did the service at Millennium Auto.
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Thaksin's Calm First Night in Klong Prem Prison
- Lao Digital Immigration Form - border procedures 1Sep2025
- Checkered Shirt Brigade
Seems a tad classy, so I'll stick with wearing the Arsean Now standard clobber....the Leo Beer wifebeater.- Petchaburi, Dept. Land Transport, 5 year driver's license.
To clarify, it's not in Cha-am Beach but is on the main road prior to where the road veers off to the left to head towards Cha-Am Beach town area. It's located a couple hundred meters down a side road opposite the Caltex gas station on Petchkasem Rd, before the Swiss Sheep Farm area.- Thailand's Gripen Fighters Make Combat Debut in Cambodia Clash
...not to mention the significantly lower operating costs.- Bitcoin in the U.S. taxation scheme -- what is it really good for?
If your are considering using crypto primarily as a payment gateway, then you should buy and use stable coins such as USDC instead of Bitcoin. - Lao Digital Immigration Form - border procedures 1Sep2025