How things change! Different times now. 7 years ago I Went to K Bank with my (then) girl friend, on my 30 day visa and Passport, . Account opened in about 30 minutes. Been married 5 years now same a/c and same wife!
All the folks poo pooing the food in the Phillipines ? Is it really Bad? Cant comment as never been, but if you are a Brit, ( and on Pension) at least you can get the annual increase. Was in Vietnam last month , and enjoyed it, so it's on my list.