@Martin ******

only if you've pissed them off for some reason.

They have two vast warehouses stuffed to the rafters with complete3d TM30s. A few years ago they said they were going to stop requiring them because they don't have the resources to follow up on them.

@James *******

you realise that your Thai driving licence has your passport number on it!

@Kev *********

I have been caught out like that myself a few times in the distant past. Now I normally do it myself and even that's no guarantee. If I let anyone else do it I make sure I get a copy.

@Sally ******

I don't use a Wise card so could not say. Look, it's up to you or whoever. Advice was asked for and was given. There's no point arguing the toss. The best people to ask about a Wise card are friggin Wise! Banks stop transactions if they think the card has been stolen. It is not difficult to ring them and tell them you are travelling but if that's too much trouble people can find out for themselves. As the locals say here 'it 's up to you'!

@Sally ******

yep, we expats use Wise and I have used World Remit for years. Wise can take some time to do the transfers though. It's good practice to tell your bank you are overseas though.

Has she told her UK banks that she is travelling long term in the region and particularly Thailand. If not they will probably block her card when she tries to use an atm here as they will likely assume it's stolen. Once they know it will be fine but if they don't! Drawing money out regularly by atm will be expensive because of the charges and exchange rates. Better to use her uk bank apps until she can open an account with a Thai bank.

You might get a refund from Lazada if what you bought falls apart!

@David *********

oh, they will be ever so grateful! Falang come save poor Thai people 🤣🤣🤣

How do you leave Thailand with a million dollars? Answer: come with 5 million!

Yes, traditionally Thais barter. Some will 'give you a discount' if you don't barter because they had already inflated the price with the expectation of bartering but it's rare. The best way to help is to just be an easygoing human being. Don't be a cheap Charlie or a two week millionaire. That will work fine.

Never gamble with more than you can afford to lose. Starting a business is a gamble even if this had been an honest attempt to start one. Chalk it up to experience. Consider it as money spent on education and move on.