@THAI *****************************

excellent because that was a worry for me. Thailand is my residence according to Thai and uk authorities. I guess this was typical cultural Thai short sightedness, probably because the architects of the site were given the job due to nepotism over ability

Bangkok bank low me to transfer larger amounts with wise than Krung Thai bank

You put the date your annual visa renewal is

Same at immigration, it’s basically roulette and if the officer got laid the night before and which direction the wind blows.

It’s extortion, buy an insurance policy and you get a bank account. It’s disgusting, they charge a yearly fee for the account anyway

I use Chubb Thailand insurance. Done online easily

@Gary ****************

yup. Just below 45 today

@Ken *****

I just went with my wife to the amphur with my yellow book and passport and marriage certificate.

That’s where I opened my account. I then got my yellow house book and my pink ID which has enabled me to open accounts in other banks including GSB where I keep the monies required for the marriage visa. Gsb writes a letter to immigration confirming the account and the monies etc. I also get enrolled in their monthly draw and win 4800 baht over the last six months as well as interest.

There is no devastation at the Ranong border , it’s a 4 hour drive from Phuket. There is a speed trap in khura buri the last few days and an army checkpoint just before Ranong and two days ago it was also manned by police and immigration officers.