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  1. I'm in the US. I wired some money to my Bangkok Bank account so I could transfer it to a friend in BKK. I did this about a year ago. During the process it sent an OTP to my Thai (DTAC) number. I put my DTAC SIM back in my iPhone in order to get the OTP. Now unfortunately I've lost my DTAC SIM. Any idea how I can transfer money from my BKK account to my friend's SCB acct from the US without a Thai SIM card? (Sticky problem.) I guess I'll wait for Thai business hours and request a replacement SIM from DTAC.
  2. Kind of a silly question I guess...but I've done this twice recently, after always using distilled drinking water previously. Well, I haven't died (obviously), but I'm kinda wondering if the bit of indigestion I've been feeling lately could be from this, or something else. Seems like it would be OK to use tap water (which I normally don't drink, but have always used for brushing teeth, with no apparent issues), because, 1) the water gets boiled, which would kill bacteria, and 2) not much water stays on the egg after I pull it out of the pot anyway (I use a spoon with holes in it). But I know little about the tap water here, nor have I ever been very adept at science and biology, etc. Anyone able to cite some data about this? Thx -- BTW, I live in BKK and was going to post this in the BKK forum...but this new 'asean now' site appears to have changed the BKK subforum. The categories there now (see below), don't seem to be appropriate for this sort of post, whereas before I could discuss pretty much anything Bangkok related there: Bangkok News Bangkok Events & Offers Sanitized Businesses in Bangkok
  3. Bingo! That looks like it. (But honestly the person I gave mine to said they would give it back to me tomorrow night.)
  4. Selling a vehicle and was told I'd need one of these again. Appointments at US embassy not available until August. I was told that one can now (for an extra 1000 baht?), get one of these in 1 day at the Thai govt office near Bangkok. (Seems I heard before these took about 3 weeks to get.) That person said this is now done at the same place they do 90-day reports (Muang Thong Thani, near Impact Arena). Has anyone done this recently and can tell me if it's correct and any things to look out for? One page I found said to bring the below (i.e., the usual stuff). "Receipt of Address Notification" I assume means for my latest 90-day report receipt (which I have, always doing by mail recently, as online is hit and miss). I assume they have a copy service there? And a place that can take a photo? Thx your passport copy of your passport’s photo page copy of your visa (if applicable) copy of your TM6 Departure Card copy of your Receipt of Address Notification copy of your lease/house book with your name and address two passport-size photos
  5. Thanks but no...must fold to very small size, like this:
  6. I bought one at Muji in Central Chitlom a few years ago (first one pictured below), which I unfortunately gave away (and can no longer get ahold of them). Now I need one again, but went to Muji in Central World (Central Chitlom one closed for renovation), and they didn't have (appears they may no longer sell). It was perfect for traveling with an oversized item I have. Anyone see one available around town? Yes, there is one on Lazada, but delivery could take up to 2 weeks and I need one ASAP. I think there are also cheap ones made of metal tubing around, but they are flimsy and don't fold flat. Alternatively, the second one below might do. Found the pic at Lazada. It says from Stanley. I sent Stanley a message on their FB page...perhaps they'll get back to me during business hours? Thx
  7. Obviously? I'm flying from Thailand to US, with 1 or 2 airports en route.
  8. I'm guessing no. But I haven't flown in a couple years (for obvious reasons). In the past, just had to take laptop out of bag at security. Imagine the focus now is on masks and all the covid rules. But anyone fly recently? Maybe best to put hard drives in checked bag? But I guess in carry on no problem.
  9. I'm leaving the country and have been selling lots of stuff, via FB Marketplace. I have two remaining things; a washer/dryer (combo) and a 6000 watt wall-mount water heater for shower. Bought both at Home Pro about 6 years ago. I'm finding it hard to find similar used items online to know what they might be worth. Actually, I need both right up to the time I leave. Does anyone know of a business/person who could come, remove and buy items like this? I've asked the landlord of my building if he'd be interested in buying either. He may be interested in the water heater, but not the washer/dryer. Thx
  10. A friend recommended that. But, I currently have a few 100k baht in that acct. Say someone pays me 100k baht. I'm not going to withdraw 300k baht just to see if his pmnt went through. Also, I think limit for ATM withdrawals is considerably lower than 100k per withdrawal.... ? So, not practical. Another friend also said, 'nothing more certain than cash.' So I recently sold something for a few 100k baht. We went together to guy's bank and got cash. Then I went to my bank next and deposited it. So this way certainly possible, but not very convenient.
  11. Maybe a silly question but... Say you sell something online and the person wants to pay by bank transfer (using an app from BKK Bank, SCB, etc.). Is this always safe? Even if the amount is large (equivalent to several thousand US dollars)? One friend says yes: Once the amount shows up in my acct (when I log in using the app), there's no way the person could somehow reverse the transaction. The only reason I'm asking is...it seems like I heard a case of someone making payment into a seller's bank acct, then through some trick, the money was not there later. But I kind of think this happened in the US; they actually went to the bank together, deposited a check with a clerk...but then somehow later the check was negated somehow (can't recall the details). Anyhow, I suppose I'm being extra paranoid, but as we all know, if there are ways to take advantage of people, other people will find a way.... Would you ever hesitate to be paid a large amount via bank transfer app?
  12. I drove from BKK to south Jomtien to take an intensive sailing course on April 10. The course lasted 11 days. Since then, I've been relaxing and catching up on things in my hotel here. Now I'm considering what's next. I could very well be wrong but, I think I saw that driving (/traveling), between provinces is "discouraged," but not banned? So, if I wanted to drive back to BKK, I wouldn't have to go through any checkpoints which could potentially be a hassle (or worse)? However, I have no pressing reason to return to BKK. So, maybe I'd be wiser to (or may as well), stay away a while longer...maybe find a room to rent by the week, or even month? Any helpful info/advice appreciated. Thx
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