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@Mark *******
i think this goes for many things in Thailand haha
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@Max ************
well thats the problem. With the exchange rate for USD being in the garbage I need the money to pay my builder. Because transferring money right now I lose a ton.
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@Jeremy *******
except I dont have either. I dont think many farangs do?
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@Todd ********
righto. Well thats what they told us. We brought all of my stuff in case.
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@Max ************
not happening anyway now haha. Krungthai changed what you need now to open an account. So not happening
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The visa system vs the banking are two different animals. Depending on your branch the visa system is fairly straightforward. The banking system, mainly Bangkok bank is in complete disaster mode at the moment.
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@Colin *********
interesting ive always been told its a "just in case" kinda deal but never heard of someone having it be requested. Was there some issue with your bank or something?
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@Nongnuch *******
Oh ya, Korat is one of those, they require 3 months of statements. And im not taking the money out, just moving it from Bangkok bank to Krungthai basically
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OH i would jsut move it from Bangkok bank to Krungthai haha