@Hristo **********

he has interest in many properties to rent.

Has to go there to instigate payment monthly

If renters think he is abroad a long time they might take advantage

My Belgian friend spends 2 weeks in Thailand and 2 weeks in Belgium continually. Enters at Suwannabhumi.

He has done this for 2 years.

He has already pre booked flights til the end of the year before prices rose a few months ago. Travels first class although I can't see how this could make a difference

@Jack ********

I tried Bangkok Bank at Banglampoo to open an account. They wanted a work permit. I'm retired.

I tried Sukhumvit branch..no problem

As I have mentioned many times, go to Bangkok Bank, soi 43 on Sukhumvit road, near Prom pong.

If they suggest insurance say you already have it

I wonder if he is paying tax on rental income? Suggesting to him you will take the complaint further might coerce him. Keep all invoices and payments.

Sukhumvit soi 43, Bangkok bank. Don't look further

Including car depreciation a taxi will work out cheaper in the long run, especially if not used every day. I use my car once a week to go distances over 5km, usually to Tesco. I have a Honda Click for daily shopping to and local Big C etc. I get 50km to the litre.

I drive to the beach 4 times a year or Issaan once a year. I have had my Toyota Ativ 1 year and 1 month, only driven 5,800km. I use the car if I have to drive into central Bangkok about 20km away and get 20km/litre in the city.

@Chan *****

it's possible. It's only for bank use, not immigration purposes.

@Chan *****

I opened an account a year ago with no problem. I congratulated the lady on ease of opening. But they still did have to make copies and I had to sign many forms.

They speak good English. I only had to show my rental contract, passport etc.They did NOT ask for a work permit..but Bangkok bank at Khao San turned me down because of no work permit.

Go to Bangkok bank, soi 43 Sukhumvit road.

I guarantee you success