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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
Cash not accepted! Is that legal? I am member of a campaigning group to keep cash in circulation and campaign against credit card and phone payments. I notice that St@rf^!ks does not accept cash which I think is a disgrace. -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
Problem is those Thai women can find someone better back in farangland -
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Health Covid Chaos: Cases Surge to 67,484 in a Single Week in Thailand
Damn, I thought you had moved on. -
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Crime Fathers Shoot Drug-Crazed Sons in Two Separate Incidents
And to think many are of the opinion to “legalize mind altering substances”, like illicit drugs. Illicit Drugs are a scourge across society. Dare I say all drugs. -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
Hi! You referred to my post. I use Wise a lot while traveling around SEA. The good thing: it’s transparent about fees. You pay the fees when you exchange money within your Wise account into a THB, SGD, MYR, etc., balance. Including the fees, the exchange rate is usually better than any money exchange. Later, when you use the card for purchases, only the exact amount of the bill is charged in the respective currency. I can’t recall ever having to pay extra in a shop for using the card or Apple Pay. As I mentioned before, ATMs are different. There’s an extra fee when you withdraw cash. I do have a Bangkok Bank account but rarely use it for small daily transactions. I’ve used QR codes a couple of times, mainly to test if they work. The Wise card (directly or via Apple Pay) and cash work best for me. countryside cash is king! -
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Crime Russian Man Arrested for Dangerous BMW Drifting Stunt on Ban Amphur Beachfront
Pictures courtesy of SiamChon. Residents of Najomtien, were left shaken after a Russian national was caught drifting a high-powered BMW in a public beachfront car park in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at approximately 01:00, on 29 May near Ban Amphur Beach in the Sattahip District. A widely circulated video posted on Facebook shows the black BMW 320d, registered in Bangkok, speeding recklessly and drifting, just metres from homes and shops. Local residents expressed alarm over the stunt, which took place in the heart of a residential and commercial area. Concerns were raised about public safety. Reporters visiting the scene found visible tyre marks and circular skid patterns across the public car park, confirming reports of dangerous drifting. Ms. Raphiphan Rattanaliam, the mayor of Najomtien Municipality, personally inspected the site and immediately contacted Najomtien Police to request swift legal action. She also urged the public to report any future reckless driving to help prevent accidents and injuries. Within 12 hours of the incident, Pol. Col. Pattana Robroo, Superintendent of Najomtien Police Station, ordered an investigation. Using video footage and social media evidence, investigators identified the driver as Mr. Ivan, a 36-year-old Russian citizen residing in Huay Yai, Bang Lamung District. Police located Mr. Ivan’s residence and found the black BMW parked outside. He was taken into custody and brought to Najomtien Police Station for questioning, where he admitted to the stunt. Mr. Ivan was formally charged with: Reckless driving causing potential danger to others, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of 5,000–20,000 baht, or both. Driving in a manner likely to cause harm to persons or property, which carries a fine of up to 4,000 baht. In addition, police have contacted immigration authorities with a recommendation to revoke Mr. Ivan’s visa and deport him, citing Section 12(7) of the Immigration Act. The provision allows for expulsion of individuals deemed a threat to public order or safety. Superintendent Pattana Robroo emphasised, “Public spaces are not racetracks. Dangerous driving that endangers the public or disturbs the peace will not be tolerated and will be met with strict legal consequences.” Mr. Ivan now awaits prosecution at the Pattaya Provincial Court. His future in Thailand remains uncertain, pending immigration proceedings. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-29.
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