Surasak

It is actually quite possible to live long term in Thailand without a Thai bank A/C. Admittedly you did not state 'Thai bank'. I have a UK visa card which I use on a very regular basis, to make purchases in store in Thai Baht, and at ATMs. The down side to using an ATM is the charge they make. The only Thai bank A/C I have is a fixed deposit for the purpose of Immigration. Not wanting to be difficult Dr Jack, but you should check facts before making statements.

Under normal circumstances the owner of the land decides to whom they lease their land, to what purposes it is put too and for how long. What the hell has it got to do with the government!!?? One thing and one thing only.... GREED!!

In point of fact it is against the law in the UK.

It has been the thing to do in the UK for at least 60+ years since I got my UK license. It is also a thing truckers do when one overtakes another. The one being past will flash to passer, so he knows he can pull back into the left lane.

Wwich two years would that be!?

I would, but being a bit infirm on my pins, it would possibly be me that came a cropper.

When a child is verbally abused from a young age for many years, there is at sometime going to be a reaction. This reaction was OTT, but not surprising.

But what the eye doesn't see, the heart cannot grieve over.

I guess I was fortunate having moved here, I had no intention of sitting around going to seed, so built a small business for the family of 5 when the Baht was @ 70 to the £. It will never make us rich, but keeps the wolf from the door and I don't have to transfer money very often. So the exchange rate going up and down does not bother me.

'Or even teach people how to drive better'. Many people who drink and drive, do think they can drive better after a few drinks!

Push wages up and the prices follow.

55555

I do hope you feel better now?

When prey tell, has logic ever played a part in Thai thinking? It gets the same grading as common sense '0', 90% of the time.

If of course the bank was proven responsible. It is unfortunate that some people are not totally up to speed with online banking, and others are easily drawn into what sounds like its too good to be true. It is also very easy to input one wrong figure on the bank App, and the money is lost in many cases. QR codes are not as secure as they could be, and auntie Joe who is almost blind without her glasses, is as much to blame as the bank. Yes, these are things which should be checked before making payment, but even with cash, people make mistakes. Then again, there are people who are not as smart as the average bear!

So, A scam by another name!

I have a 2014 Civic. Possibly the best car I have ever owned. At 125K, the front seats recovered and window seals replaced. I have thought of a change, but with regular servicing and no problems, I can't see the point. As I get older my one objection is it being too low.

I find it rather strange that 'biscuits' would be served with chicken? Tea or coffee with biscuits at ones morning break, but not with ones lunch or dinner. I suppose if it were meant to be like sweet and sour, one could raise an eyebrow, but stranger things have been known I guess.

I had it once, never again. I am certain the chicken walked here, as I could have resoled my shoes.

UK NOT AUS. Do take notice.

Cannot say how long since I used WU but it is many years. I used to send £500 at least twice per month by a transfer from my UK bank to WU. Then WU to my Thai bank. Total cost was £2:90 and it only took about an hour. Cant speak for Wise as never used them, but now I use Revolut. I can transfer from my UK bank to Revolut. No cost. I then transfer to the Revolut Baht A/C up to £800 at no charge/month. I use the Revolut card for most purchases and always tell the clerk to take in Thai Baht, so no charges. Any remaining balance I transfer to my KrungThai A/C, direct from the Revolut Thai A/C and again usually, no charge. To be sure, I have just checked the Baht transfers and they show no charges over the past six month. I expect to get a few flamed replies, but I can only say as I see.

Not sure about mine, but I will make enquiries.😇

A Thai completing a tax return would depend on their income. A business tax can apply if the income is over a certain amount, of which I am not sure.

Is that why governments take money, to control the temperature of the planet!?

Unsurprisingly, empty vessels make the most noise.