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Why are foreigners considered low value customers by Bangkok Bank?
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No bank in the world is safe, just try a recession, they'll freeze your account s shut the doors and lock you out and to bad about those investments paying you a pension.
7 days ago
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How did I successfully obtain a Non-O visa from Laos?
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This happens from time to time enjoy.
16 days ago
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Can I use Social Security deposit records to meet the income requirement for a Thai Non-Immigrant Retirement Visa?
Alan ******
Brandon Thurkettle above has the correct answer to your question.
3 months ago
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What is the experience of opening a bank account for expats on an O-A visa in Thailand?
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Different strokes for different folks here in Thai.
5 months ago
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Why is it difficult to open a Thai bank account without a visa?
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@Lynnette ******
 Tourists are not supposed to in Thailand either, Thailand canned that back about maybe 07
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand for expats with a Non-O visa?
Alan ******
Your background for Thailand is Zilch.
6 months ago
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What is the cheapest health insurance for over 50s applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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Thanks Anthony. Been associated with Thai since 1989 so know all that, but thanks all the same.👍👍👍
6 months ago
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What is the cheapest health insurance for over 50s applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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Should have gone to Max Mansfield, sorry Mark.
6 months ago
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What is the cheapest health insurance for over 50s applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Mark *******
 I'm surprised Medicare covers Thailand.
6 months ago
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What is the cheapest health insurance for over 50s applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Vijay ****
 Not so try getting travel insurance at 80.
6 months ago
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