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No. It says "we paid out". There might still be obstacles of Thai banks in the way. For me completely normal that I get a "paid out" at 9 to 10 AM and money in the Thai bank at 2 PM. If you need a blitz use another system!

These sidecars are another proof that traffic security is of no interest in this country. No additional light, no reflectors. A few hundred Baht is too much spent on security. Only a few smart users install proper lights on both sides and some reflectors. Some drive on dark roads even with both lights on the motorcycle broken. Driving on dark highways feels like a ghost train.

You were faster. He was 45 and we don't know whether he leaves dependants behind. "collection by relatives" sounds like he was not alone here.

Like these? Really astonished that this would earn you a SWAT raid in UK.

The wording and content of the article has comical quality. So much drivel to describe different forms of prostitution. Start from 1600$ ???? >50000 Baht??? Up to about 4 million Baht???

The Chinese have made considerable and surprising progress (how could they with all the sanctions)? But the key company is ASML based in the Netherlands. And the Chinese are a long way ago to copy their machines and know how. Chinese are struggling to produce 28 nm chips while TSMC (Taiwan) is on 4 nm and progressing to 3 and 2 nm with the latest ASML machines.

Every full size TOPS at least where I have it from (self taken picture below). And I guess at the usual "Farang" shops (Villa, Foodland?). A dark version. Less cocoa butter as far as I know.

Even worse sleeping while driving

No powerful needed. My Honda Wave 110 ccm ("student bike" legally from 15 yr) comes close to 100 km/h. That's about the smallest you can get with combustion engine. Majority of rent scooters in Pattaya is 125 cc. Don't drink or drug and drive. Don't drive when tired. In the night take extra care. A pothole can cost your life.

That's the one and only threat

This is the approval for tax refund for 2015 (approved 22 Feb 2016) Had to pixelate heavily (click to see full size)

Just went over my documents. Since 2013 I have a "yellow book" and "pink card". ID starting with "6" as usual for foreigners without permanent residency. In 2015 and 2016 I applied for refund of tax on interest. Both approved and paid via check. The corresponding letters both refer to my ID (6*). The only other number on the letters is the check number. Same for my wife, Thai national ID.

In other news: in an outrageous act this morning a morally depraved neighbour dog stole the daughters left shoe. A broom and short chase managed to recover the robbed shoe.

You still have some sample of the meds? I would just take it to one the major pharmacies in Pattaya. Mostly recommended is Fascino. Main branch on North Pattaya Rd. opposite Lotus towards Sukhumvit. Other branch on Central Rd. opposite Soi Buakhao T-junction. (can give precise location if desired). If you want qualified answer about availability/OTC in the forum you better post in the health forum.

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Yes rules have changed. And didn't they also want to charge for values less than 1500 Baht? I regularly order supplements from iHerb. They have stopped using postal packages but go through Flash Express which handles the import. Stuff delivered to the door without any extra payments. Yesterday (24th) package from the US arrived, ordered on the 20th! Free delivery for > 40 USD. Disadvantage: only three items per shipment.

After studying useful information from the thread. As a "non US" I obviously have to supply ONLY the FATCA self declaration with the "No"s. No W8*, no W9*. Will visit the local branch anyway.

Just stumbled upon an up-to-date page on their main website with downloads of the respecting forms: https://www.kasikornbank.com/en/Download/pages/result.aspx?type=70&group=1

That is it (some editing done in the meantime). Now wait for the posters saying that the website is a scam

This morning I looked into the details of the forms. FATCA-CRS FORM_INDIVIDUAL For me (non US) it's basically just ticking countless "No", filling name, passport number and signing. Form W-8BEN This is meant for non US and quite a headache to understand. Will have to digest longer "Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)" ??? Form W-9 For US only. Won't touch or send. Same to me. And as written these accounts (Bangkok Bank, SCB) have been opened years later than the Kbank and I am sure that I had signed some "non US" form. So I can only speculate that at Kbank this declaration of "non US" is missing. If you don't supply the declaration the account will be closed. That's what the fine print says. If it gets to much hassle I will let it happen.

Yes true as I wrote from the very beginning. After more than 30 years of dealing with emails I know what to check. Would be helpful if posters could refrain from scam/malware discussion. Handling of data/security is indeed doubtful. I will visit the local branch first (the branch where I opened in 2009 is a 540 km drive).

Yes and not a surprise to me as I had to sign forms confirming that I am not a US citizen, no US phone number/adress etc.pp. when opening bank account at Bangkok Bank. Enough for today...

If that was not clear: I am in no way related to the US. I live in Thailand since 2011. Have no address / residence in Switzerland (citizen) nor Germany where my pensions come from. Have a German bank account and the bank treats me as a non tax resident.

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