[Chinese citizen applying for Thai tourist visa outside of China]

31 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You are not correct. 

"3. Requirements for passport holders of People's Republic of China

3.1 For short term travel to Thailand of less than 90 days (tourism, work meetings, short courses)

Applicants should provide proof of residence, such as Cambodian visas, Cambodian work permit, proof of long-term accommodation, work contract, school/university confirmation of enrolment, immigration stamps showing applicant has been in Cambodia for the majority of the past 6 months and plans to return to Cambodia after leaving Thailand. Application consideration will take at least 3 working days: 

3.2 For those intending to stay in Thailand for longer than 90 days (taking up employment, school/university students, Thai family)

All applications (regardless of residency) will be subject to approval from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, which takes at least one month."

Source: https://phnompenh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/additional-documents-required-for-citizens-from-certain-countries?page=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a1&menu=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a2

It was just a point of thought. Not something over-dramatic such as Ph.D. dissertation requiring a scientifically clinical "no, you are not correct". If the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh imposes such requirements, then such is the rule and my suggestion should be disregarded. I neither implied nor asserted that I'm correct. 

 

 

[Chinese citizen applying for Thai tourist visa outside of China]

Or consider flying to Phnom Penh first where Cambodian visa procedures for Chinese are more relaxed. Then arrange a Thai visa locally via an agent.  

[Does anyone use a crypto payments app whilst living in Thailand?]

I use Binance and Wirex. I have their Visa cards. I simply top up with USDT and it's shop til you drop. Literally til you drop because Wirex's card has a spend limit of 20k SGD (520k THB) per day. And the Binance card has a spend limit of 8700 EUR per day. Used it at IconSiam's Apple store and at some of Central Embassy's high end shops. Never declined. Was just asked if I wanted Tingapo dolla or baht mister? Euro or baht mister? Never given a choice of bitcoin or baht mister? Hopefully that day will come. 

 

 

[3 die in Chiang Rai shooting]

16 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

No, a gun ended the lives of the victims, not drugs.

 

Read the story again.  The deaths weren't caused by drug overdoses.

 

 

 

 

 

No, nice try defending drugs. He was described as drug-crazed. And the meme was a laughably poor attempt to insult which, unfortunately for you, failed.

 

 

 

 

[Looking for a mail forwarding service from the US to Thailand]

3 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

For those using these services do you feel comfortable having strangers see your banking info?

I use mail boxes etc (MBE) in Australia to forward letters from my bank, sometimes even renewed credit cards and letters with PIN numbers from my bank in Germany. Totally reliable and not one negative issue in my 11 years with MBE. I recall forgetting my credit card PIN last year and requested a new one (the bank sends them via snail mail). I didn't bother with having it forwarded to me so I emailed MBE a written authorization to open the letter, scan it and email it to me. Within minutes I had my PIN and they also sent a pic of the letter shredded. Convenient and some might think it's not safe but the physical card's with me.

[3 die in Chiang Rai shooting]

This is the justification for the imposition of the death penalty for narcotics crimes in some countries. The penalties are often harsher than other heinous crimes such as murder or terrorism which, in some cases, can attract leniency or even a royal pardon after serving a portion of the imposed sentence. Drugs are seen as a causative element or a precursor of more serious crimes (such as the tragic incident reported above) and a destroyer of lives.

 

As an example, in Cambodia a man who murdered his wife was recently sentenced to 15 years whilst a syndicate of narcotics manufacturers was meted out 33 years each with fines of $20k each, effectively prolonging the custodial sentence if it is not paid . As one can see here, the disparity shows the court's fundamental antipathy to narcotics crimes when compared to even the most cruel and barbaric cases of homicide, volitional or otherwise. 

 

The misuse and abuse of drugs can end innocent lives. This is why, yes, certain drugs must remain regulated, legislated and criminalized. 

 

[Looking for a mail forwarding service from the US to Thailand]

Google is your best friend. Did it for you:

 

https://locations.theupsstore.com/fl/dunedin/1497-main-st/mailbox-services

https://www.atlanticpacknparcel.com/MAILBOX-RENTAL

https://www.safeshippacknship.com/Products-Services/Mailbox-Rental

https://www.a1ashippingdaytona.com/Mailbox-Rental/Domestic-Virtual-Mailbox

https://www.sasquatchmail.com/florida-mail-forwarding/

 

[Proposal would allow foreigners in Thailand to own 1 rai of land – but there’s a 40 million baht catch]

For $900k less, you can get a 10 yr Golden Visa just across the border + citizenship after 5 years. 

 

https://cm2h.com/our-services/

 

 

 

 

[Proposal would allow foreigners in Thailand to own 1 rai of land – but there’s a 40 million baht catch]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

A proposal being drafted by the Interior Ministry would see foreigners in Thailand allowed to own up to 1 rai of land for residential purposes.

 

However, foreign buyers would be required to invest 40 million baht in Thailand for a period of three years in order to be eligible for land ownership.

Such disproportionately unfair terms. Invest more than USD 1 m for 3 years (and expose it to local risks) to be eligible to buy something that's just as risky, if not even more.

 

[Thailand wants to lose its reputation for being ‘cheap’, aims to become premium travel destination]

I'm leaving if they make it just as clinically immaculate as Singapore.

[Fee Free Debit cards for ATM]

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Any UK or EU 'branches' not charging ?

My German bank (DKB) stopped refunding foreign ATM fees. They absorb their own fees if the account is credited with a minimum of EUR 700 monthly. My Miles & More card also charges fees.

 

Fees fees fees. Endless fees. 

[Thailand Pass REMOVED]

12 hours ago, hughrection said:

Still requiring a vaccine to a virus that doesn't work.

 

Seriously ... what's the point. You don't need the COV insurance, so why the insistence on the vaccine? Is it a money grab?  ????

 

This won't change. Stay in your country if you can't comply. Why are you gaslighting and forcing other countries to adapt to your Karen-ish predilections? If the local laws don't suit you, stay at home where you can enjoy the luxury of rebelling against mama state.

 

[Schengen visa for Thai GF of a Brit]

10 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

The fact that I have a large amount of cash available to me is because my mortgage is an "Offset" mortgage, whereby any money you have in your account is offset against what you owe on the house, so if I were to take £20,000 & put it into my "Real" bank account to show for a visa, I'm basically borrowing £20,000 against my mortgage (and will need to pay mortgage interest on it).

Sounds like a scary but convenient strategy. Never had a mortgage so I can't really imagine how borrowing against an already existing loan works apart from the fact that, yes, mortgage interest and repayments are bound to increase. 

 

Embassies want to see a strong incentive to return to the visa applicant's home country. Solid finances are a plus, if in her name, as well as any supporting documents and assurances you can provide to strengthen the contention of an existing relationship and her intention to abide by the visa's conditions. 

 

This just reminds me of my Cambodian friend's experience. He works for Aeon in Phnom Penh and had about USD 4k in his bank account when he applied. That and a letter from his employer. He applied at the French embassy and was granted a Schengen visa for 30 days. Profile: single, early 30s, earns $600/month, prior travel to Singapore and Bangkok, no supporting documents from anyone in Europe. He went to Paris and is back in Phnom Penh now.

 

Then again, I know a phone shop owner who was rejected despite having far more assets. 

[Can a foreigner obtain debit card with a name on it?]

34 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

Actually, embossed/raised numbers are the "ancient" way of doing things. My US card issuers started going to the flat style with the number printed on the back a few years ago, and as of late last year all of my US credit and debit cards have been replaced by non-embossed versions - it hasn't affected their acceptability at all. 

I stand corrected then. Yes I just noticed my German debit cards are now "numberless and nameless" on the front of the card. Everything is now printed on the back of the card.

 

 

[Thai official on the run with ฿31m baht embezzled from municipality]

Those who are reckless and negligent are just as equally culpable if their actions facilitate the crime.  

[Can a foreigner obtain debit card with a name on it?]

Just now, PeachCH said:

My Philippine debit cards have all my name on it. (BDO, Metrobank) 

But they are flat (printed). Not embossed or raised like this:

 

 

[I'm not tipping anymore I don't give a]

I always tip when good to excellent service is provided. And for exceptionally good service I tend to be more generous. I always get ear to ear smiles and thanks in return. Helps make my day complete. 

[Can a foreigner obtain debit card with a name on it?]

Apart from their NFC feature, debit cards here (similar to the Philippines) are somewhat ancient. Those issued by Cambodian banks are similar in appearance and function to credit cards. They have embossed or raised numbers and characters which is why hotels, airlines and car rental companies accept them. 

[Foreign actors to be exempt from paying income tax in Thailand]

6 minutes ago, chalawaan said:

I bet Russell will be Crowing.

 

And Tom will soon be Cruising by.

 

[Legal - credit card address]

In the event of his account going into default, you will be hounded, harassed and bullied by debt collectors night and day. They might take possession of your property until you can prove you have nothing to do with the cardholder's unpaid debts, a costly (because of lawyers) and difficult (because of your address being linked to the arrears) process. And when the juice collector asks neighbors about your whereabouts or where you work, you will be the talk of the town.   

[Officials worried tourists could infect Hua Hin macaques with monkeypox]

Foreigners infecting locals and wildlife. I've finally seen it all. 

 

 

[Harrowing scene as Canadian cries for his dead wife at early morning accident in Kanchanaburi]

The notoriety is in the color. 

[Do you sleep with Air Con or fan?]

Centralized aircon. Temp, flow and timer are adjustable on a touchscreen panel on every room.

 

I also have a humidifier. Without one, I often get sinus blockage issues in the morning.

[U.K. government approves Julian Assange extradition to U.S. on spying charges]

49 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

Why didn't the UK trade Assange for the

American spy woman that smashed into a motorcyclist head on while driving on the wrong side of the road ?   

Where there is a lapdog, there is a master.

                                           - Freud (no, the other Freud) 

 

[Ordering a Crypto Card to Thailand]

I have the Wirex and Binance cards. No, they will not send the cards to Thailand. They will send to the address shown on the proof of address requested during KYC verification and they are very strict with adhering to their compliance rules. The cards were sent to my address in Germany. A friend then couriered the letters to me.