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I always expect to have to make second visit, however well i prepare always a curve ball somewhere, and we’re on retirement….its a game to push people towards agents/brokers same nonsense at DLT office with long waiting lists……patience, deep breaths and a smile and think of that first beer when done 🙂
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Clamping down on non residents holding bank accounts / credit cards sounds familiar….
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@Charles ******
which is why it gets harder for the rest of us, they throw obstacles in the way to deter us and encourage use of agents to line their bank accounts…..downward spiral mate……3 month wait list for a driving license now…why ?.?
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Students get special dispensation as temp residents, have to close when they leave like most of us, mine got nailed 8years ago….wouldnt accept my sisters address….😡
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It’s called corruption you just bought a whole bunch more uniforms 😂😂
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Maybe go figure in another country - and guess what same rules apply - no resident no bank accounts - not that hard really……..
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Yes, very efficient and much cheaper that regular banks, money usually here in minutes…used them for 7 years without issue……..
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SCB Easi Pass is the only account I am aware of where you can keep the 800k that pays decent interest - otherwise its back door agents, bribes, and the risks that entails…..
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Try opening a bank account in many other parts of the world, especially as a foreigner - tedious and painful….its a widespread problem not exclusive to Thailand.
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Which immig, most offices have webpages set up by the volunteers, Phuket Immig has the list you are looking for on line under Phuket Immig Volunteeres web page.
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