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Fortunately - according to WISE - for supported banks other than BB, Kbank and SCB the limit is now 500k.

6 months on the spot, 100 Baht. And I combine them to a seamless one year (3 statements). Worked last time in Khon Kaen. You have to specify exact start day. Both for BB and Kbank I request text in Thai language. Last entry is always from day before (bit stupid that you can not say 1. Jan to 30. Apr eg., monthly aligned).

Agree. And now such hassle because of Chinese and Russian gangsters. That happens if you open borders too wide. From a blog I learned that the thing started this year from a specific BB branch in Pattaya with Chinese call center scammers. Must be THAT branch where agents could make you 800k rich in a day, get extension and off the money is. They said that so far accounts have been blocked back to opening date in 2022.

Absolutely. I used the conversion after a border run in 2022 to cancel my Non O-A. From visa exempt to regular Non O. Wouldn't work now for those who come without having bank account.

Yep. Just started a transfer and saw this: A relief for those who do monthly transfer method e.g. (BTW my Bangkok Bank account still alive and well)

Taken some 10 min ago. The jungle hills are still quite green as plenty of rain last month.

Agree. Definitely a she, watch her videos and pictures. Female singing voice. And about surgery: you haven't seen much if you compare. Her nose little if any. Find a promo girl and compare. Her boobs jumping, that's no silicone! Maybe some botox in the lower lip. Not sure. 1.80m, sure that's exceptional. Only seen for the volleyball girls.

What you call cheese Just came back from Pattaya. Gruyère (Swiss), among best hard cheese of the world. Cheapest at Friendship for 1690/kg. TOPS 6 month old 1900/kg. Fancy brand (forgot name), extra ripe(?) 3500/kg at TOPS. Lindt dark chocolate with hazelnuts. 2011: 84 Baht (100 gr). now between 165 to 178 or so. Kellogs Corn Flakes, 500 gr. 2011 99 to 109 Baht now about 145 Baht Let me know if you need more examples (like imported coffee (beans)). EUR/THB 2011 about 42.5 now 37.2

At any branch sounds interesting as many sources say you have to visit the originating branch. Maybe in your case only identification, address and phone number update? And never forget to update passport number if you get a new one. And after that check online access. SCB managed to kill it. Took four days until "boss come back from seminar".

Just listened to a podcast of a Pattaya consulting firm and it's that simple: if your account is frozen/blocked and you open the banking app you will get a corresponding popup message and end of show.

Except for cardless withdrawal which I use most every time. No more skimming

How/by what means did you get the info? I open the app at least once daily and assume I would notice if something is blocked. Hope to NOT hear from them.

The banking app of Kasikorn checks whether the SIM for the registered number is active in the phone. I have two SIMs in the phone. Once and for unknown reason SIM 1 went off. I noticed that when the Kasikorn app gave a warning that I can not continue and have to register my "new" number which was shown and coming from SIM 2.

Data protection is not a prime concern in Thailand. You can bet that there is a well established network. Of course they can supply data of (foreign) customers and the providers will give them a match/no match result. The banks will also go through their own data and find same number for accounts on different names and the phone(!) provider will threaten you locking the number within 24h if not appearing for identification. First hand experience. And that makes it clear that there is an exchange of data.

That's for sure! Been reported repeatedly on AN. New registration only with mobile data.

Computers sleep on public/bank holidays 🤣 (Mon June 2nd and Tue June 3rd). Maybe Tue 3rd is not a bank holiday.

Always been the case for me since years. I always selected for long term stay. In about one weeks time I will do next transfer and see what happens. Occasionally I did transfers to Kasikorn selecting personal expense and arrived in seconds.

Remember 6 months being mentioned in some posts here. But can not provide evidence

I have changed to income method since last year. Frees the 800k+ to be used on my discretion. Could even still get an income letter with proof of pensions. But will also waive. Makes me independent from the mood swings of consular services and potential trips to Bangkok or Pattaya. I have a feeling that there is more to come...

Even after watching again I am not 100% sure but seems like he smashed the window of his own house. With keys in motorbike 😁

After reviewing I have an idea what was wrong. The "5 meter rule". You must not park closer than 5 m from an intersection / incoming street regardless of colored curbs or not. Guess he was too close to the corner of Soi 7. Nice "tourist trap" 😊

Not quite sure what this has to do with my post. It's about impounding a motorbike by police in Pattaya.

Leaving valuables under the seat is worth another discussion. Stupido. Do you know what it takes to grab stuff under the seat of a Honda Click? A strong grip bending the cover and you can move your arm in. Never leave valuables in a motorbike unattended.

Every case of impounding is well recorded/documented with pictures etc. Door 13 at Soi 9 if you want to know.

All this excitement about an impounded motorbike and a long taxi ride to Khopai Soi 9/3??? 500 Baht at Soi 9, 500 Baht at the impound lot? Get over it!