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Thai banks guarantee deposits in Thai Baht for one million baht except the GSB that currently offers unlimited protection . Foreign currency accounts at any Thai bank offer ZERO protection .

I repeat the GSB is the only bank in Thailand open to foreign account holders that offers in writing a 100 % deposit guarantee. Do your research . The reason for my comment about the removal of the guarantee should there be a run on the banks is because of the banks attitude towards foreigners. For example although they are quite happy to accept your deposit they only allow Thai account holders to have internet banking not foreigners.

Lots of misinformation on this subject . The GSB is the only bank in Thailand to guarantee 100 % your deposit .Other banks the guarantee is restricted to one million baht per deposit. Mind you if there was a run on the banks i would expect the GSB to remove the guarantee for foreigners .Like most Thai institutions laws and small print can be changed to the detriment of foreigners in a heartbeat.

The requests by immigration are quite normal procedure . To transfer visa to a new passport you need a letter from the passport office .In the case of UK passport renewal the letter is included with the new passport. The fact you have to show 800,000 funds to transfer retirement extension to new passport is also a longstanding requirement .Even if you don't have the 800,000 or 400.000 after three months or never did i am sure the agent will provide the same service to illegally show funds as they did with the original extension. For a fee of course. Nothing unusual here

two days hospital including tests and medication 23,814.84baht yesterday catheter removal and medication 2,387 baht today cost of catheter bag and insertion 1200baht

Thanks for all the replies . In a need of a medical opinion on how to proceed i went to Dr Morgan clinic unfortunately although the clinic opens 8.am the doctor was not due until 10.30 .I crossed the busy road and tried the Geriatric hospital no luck no urologist on duty today. In considerable discomfort i went back to the Ram . Quickly admitted to emergency and the catheter was replaced .New appointment 23rd.Now back in my room de stressed and pain free for now .What awaits i wonder.

Recently i was admitted to the Ram hospital as i was in severe discomfort and could not pass urine .I checked in at 8.0 am and saw a cardiologist as a urologist was not available . Various scans and test conducted and a catheter fitted at 3pm and saw the urologist at 7.30 pm . I was discharged after two days with the catheter in place for seven days.Every thing seemed fine and yesterday the catheter was removed in the OP dept and an appointment scheduled for two weeks . When i returned to my room i was once again unable to pass urine and need to seek further advice and treatment urgently advise please Chaing mai location

Second report in a few days of crazed Russians behaving badly . Their leader could do with all he fighters and looters he can muster .Send this one back his aggression will be more appreciated back home .

Bangkok cabbies must get meters officially adjusted to new fares No problem the the Bangkok taxi guys are experts in adjusting their meters ,They have been doing it for years

Old 'Tony ' Shinawatra will not rest until every member of his family are destroyed or confined to exile like himself and his sister. Why don't you come back and face the music and serve your prison sentence.Otherwise shut up. You are coercing your remaining family members to enter politics with the selfish end goal of a pardon for yourself.

Poorly educated police officers with inflated egos should sign weapons in and out before and after every shift to prevent drunken after hours shootouts . The old boys network will keep any investigation under wraps in this case as usual.

This government is so mired in greed the casinos will eventually be allowed probably with Chinese advisors The way a convicted drug smuggler in this government paved the way for the legalization of cannabis without due diligence and regulation in place tells you a lot .

You couldn't make this up . Don't they realize making stupid statement like that do not instill confidence in the police rather the opposite.What chance would they have of apprehending a criminal or other lawbreaker if they can't spot a sex worker on beach road or walking street

Couldn't make this up . They should have had blow ups of the prime minister and his friend Mr Tick Tock representing real dinosaurs. On second thoughts that would scare the children more than the real ones.

Many arrogant Russians believe they are superior to the rest of the planet and behave as such on occasions. Considering what they are avoiding at home they should keep a low profile and avoid trying to steal free drinks .

Recently although i am signed in and browsing forums i am repeatedly invited to join Asean Now with an annoying full page pop up with a tiny cross to delete in the right hand corner.Even my 'pop up' blocker does not stop this annoyance happening several times. What's going on ?

You have to be kidding me .Recently there have been more criminal activity from Chinese organized crime with illegal call centers, gambling dens , money laundering and massive drug smuggling involvement .I think we need protection from the Chinese

I have purchased sim cards on Lazada in the past without problem. This time i purchased an AIS sim c. o. d from facebook for 1350 baht. My first and last purchase from facebook. What arrived was a worthless gift. I have posted a picture of the advert i was conned on. Its still current so watch out.

Hi, I have received excellent medical care for ongoing problems from my local government hospital in Banglamung for many years as a paying patient. I am thinking of relocating to Chiang Mai but have reservations and worry about my ongoing healthcare and prescriptions .Would it be possible to transfer my medical records from Banglamung to another local government hospital in Chaing Mai possible Suan Dok. Anyone transferred to another Provence and overcome medical transfer?. Helpful suggestions appreciated .

I sold my bungalow in the Jomtien area because of the frequent burglaries to my property and bought a condo . Theft really is a problem for foreign residents as well as Thai people. Hiring a Thai security firm was not a solution.

I am not suggesting you should buy this particular plot . However regarding planning. I have found the planning dept in Banglamung very responsive and helpful regarding a building adjacent to my bungalow. The owners decided to purposely disregard building regulations .City hall officials where very firm with the builders on site and weeks later inspected the site to ensure the offending property conformed to current building regulations.

As well as the problem neighbor you are getting the 'brush off ' from the condo management .If you are an owner and the problem neighbor is a renter and several other residents are also inconvenienced put your complaint in writing to the condo management and contact members of the committee and demand your complaint receive proper attention. Probably the owner of condo is unaware their tenant is causing problems and upsetting other residents.If they are aware perhaps you are living in a 'low end condo 'and should consider moving to a building with proper management.

currently in Chaing Mai the red baht buses charge a minimum 30 baht .Expensive if you have to change buses sometimes cheaper to use bolt

A letter from condo manager will suffice for immigration but will not be acceptable to exclude you from the property tax. Your name must be registered in the blue property book .Foreign owners are not permitted in the blue book and a yellow book is required. I jumped through the many hoops required from City hall to obtain the yellow book but the cost and aggravation was not worth it .