@Martin ****

Not necessarily, take it by all means. I went to give my IDP and they didn't want it.

@Todd ********

Ok then.

@Todd ********

As long as you're happy taking the risk on the 'agent route'. Financially illiterate or risk averse, you pays your money.

@Bob *********

Exactly.

I don't get why you need an agent if you can legitimately place 800k in a Thai bank account?

I had food poisoning in Vietnam. I went to the local hospital in Hoi An and was ushered straight in to see the Dr. When he found out I'm from England he went on about the EPL for about 10 minutes before realising he hadn't asked why I was there. He asked if I was a Man U fan like him and laughed when I get nooo Liverpool. I was given a big bag of tablets which I nervously worked my way through :) Still here though! :)

@John ********

Thanks for sharing God.

@Alistair *********

8-12% on your shares. You are doing well! :)

I've noticed the same with my ice cream bill.

@Ludwig **********

People should not listen to HSBC if they tell you that you can open an expat account in Thailand. It's bullshit, they don't provide private banking in Thailand, but yes you can use your online banking and banking app in Thailand no problem, just get it set up and used to it in the UK as calling them is obviously a pain in the ass.