@Terry *******

there more than one reasons your bank account can be locked, 1. There is a mismatch between the name on your phone contract and the bank account 2. They do not have a record of your non o visa (tourist no longer can have a bank account), 3. They have found irregular payments into your account. 1&2 are the most common reason. Its best to take all your documents to the bank for verification, even so not many are talking about quick resolution mentioning 4 weeks++ in alot of cases.

@Pete *****

A freind of my wife that we've known for 12 years or so, provides a DL service, I'll send her your details if you like, I think its much cheaper than 7kthb, but clearly more than the normal price.

@John ********

I am on one now, when we built the house its was well over a decade ago, it was probably a business visa, however, its not important the visa and the property. If i was you I would go for the marriage its more paperwork, but less money tied up. Also rent for 6 months or so and take your time looking for land. Is your wifes hometown Buriam? Is she registered in the family home?

Why open an bank account in Pattaya if you will live somewhere else. You may need to go back to Pattaya if you need account changes or simlar. You dont need an agent.

I built a house with my wife, everything is in her name.

They seem to looking at newer accounts, well at least at the moment

@Roger *******

this is thier policy if a savings account remains inactive (no transactions) for more than 1 year and the balance falls below 2,000 THB, the bank will charge a monthly maintenance fee of 50 THB. This fee is deducted monthly until the balance reaches zero. Once the balance hits zero, if there have been no transactions for another 365 days (1 year), the bank will automatically close the account.

@Roger *******

which bank?

@Roger *******

not sure probably 9 or 12 months

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

not true they are not Thai protected

Marketing management jobs in English are likely to be few, probably for International companies only. Search online there a few websites worth checking. This is not a Thai protected role.