@John-Paul *****

My suggestion, obviously, is don’t give Bangkok Bank any business or money.

Why anyone would continue to use Bangkok Bank is beyond my comprehension.

@Jamie *******

I agree.

Also, there are several negatives to renouncing US citizenship. The first being that it is difficult to go back to visit friends and family.

@Greg **********

I hope it’s a fixed deposit interest bearing account.

The money still loses value every year due to ~7% inflation, but 2% APR interest helps reduce the loss.

@Alison *********

one thing you will learn after coming to Thailand is that most people have no idea what they are talking about.

This includes ex-pats as well as Thai bank officials. Most don’t have a clue, or are trying to save face.

Thai people will often give you a (wrong) answer because they want to appear knowledgeable.

The right answer seldom matters anyway, because the rules are always changing and if they don’t money makes them change.

@Alison *********

bull crap.

You misunderstood.

A non-o visa is not only acceptable, but easier and preferable.

@Bobby *******

฿60 baht.

@Bobby *******

60 bath.

Get the Non-O visa. Much better.

You don’t really need to have a yellow house book, but it is convenient.

@Robert *******

ignorance of the law is probably not a viable defense.