@William ********

There is VERY little originating on facebook that I take too seriously.

I'm old, retired, live in Thailand, and somehow avoided the scourges of poverty, alcoholism, drug dependency, STDs, and an unhealthy interest in the activities of my fellow human beings.

Fear not!

Why do you care? I do not routinely question strangers about their specific occupation or source or quantity of wealth or income.

It may come up naturally in friendly conversation, but I feel no need to have an infallible litmus test to apply to random strangers.

@Frank *********

". . .just make sure you get a re-entry permit" BEFORE you leave Thailand.

So, opening a Thai bank account is difficult these days, but not impossible.

However, you can only open in person. Best to use an agent - Bangkok Bank seems to be the bank most interested and willing to set up a foreigner.

Expect to pay 1500-5000 baht fee to agent. Then an hour or so at the bank signing enough papers to kill two trees. However, you will exit the bank with a working debit card and their very useful ap installed on your mobile.

These are the conditions at the moment. In a few years, who knows?

All the best

you mention PC . . . do you have the mobile banking ap on your phone or tablet?

Because my understanding is that Bangkok Bank now only supports ap usage/installation on a single device.

@Ken ******

I wouldn't call his comments arrogant.

Entitled? Butt-hurt? Ignorant? Bloody-minded? Lacking in common sense?Self-sabotaging?

All that and more, but not arrogant.

@Henk ********

Won't happen because I research, LISTEN, and do my best to avoid trouble.

@Henk ********

But that's not what you asked for, is it? So why mention it? Man you're a stubborn guy.

Looking for logic and "what aboutisms" does nothing to help you avoid future problems with Thai immigration.

Reality is what it is.

@Henk ********

Yeah but it was your history that bit you.

Immigration officers have complete latitude and authority to deny you, with almost zero chance of review and reconsideration. End of story.

@Henk ********

Enter twice visa exempt per year. No problem. You may get away with more, but you're really tempting fate.