Apologies, but I’m used to dealing with institutions I can actually trust to do their job properly. Asking around, whether online or offline, has been helpful in getting insights on how to address the issue. After all, this is an advice group, right? If the office had a more user-friendly attitude, this wouldn’t even be an issue.
I wasn’t in a hurry the first time, so I got my police certificate for 160 baht for a citizenship application.
However, my partner had to pay 2,000 baht, which is absurd—the most expensive police certificate I’ve ever heard of. It feels like staff target those applying to high-income countries like Australia, ‘country of destination’ and the purpose on the form shouldn’t be anyone’s business.
It really makes me wonder about the invisible hurdles involved in running a business, buying property or other life stuff should I stay long term.
During my time here, I’ve successfully opened three bank accounts in three different provinces, by myself, simply by following the online guidelines and the procedures at local branches.
Your experience tells me, the banks don’t want your business.