Interesting - I wasnt aware PP needed bank account proof of funds for a SETV, never heard if this, nonwhere else in the region does (and I know from experience :) ). Is this a unique PP thing?
@mark Im not sure which markets you are referring to but there are markets either side of the bridge - heading north left hand side on thai side, right hand side on the Tachilek side. I know the Thai one dips down to the left on the road up to the friendship bridge in part - question is - is there water either side of the bridge itself and more importantly can the border songteaw from the bus station float if there is :)