jacko

No it was just a 'question'... some distraught guy wondering what he could do next.Not so sure regarding your statement there, surely the bank is as good as it's employees? His other statement was that he was receiving 'not my problem shrugs', which I can well imagine. I think one of the new governments ideas in the UK to garnish funds is to make a smash and grab on dormant bank accounts. Scary that government and banks would unite to do such.

That is a bit harsh, he may have had his reasons. One of which was the child he had......In hindsight, sure it was dumb, whether he deserved to lose it is another matter. Westerners have this crazy idea that bank employees won't steal their money.

You have to transit there.... you would be better of trying another.Ethiad are making some good offers lately. Take a look at WestEast travel http://www.westeasttravel.com/. They seem to think they can get you there on EVA for £325.

Ha, you should have been at the Expats club last week.......A guy there stood up and related how he had left Thailand 4 years ago, and just returned to find that the 2 accounts he had left behind had gone! One drained of 4 and 1 million baht gone respectively. He was told one account was still there, and he would be issued a new ATM card on it the next day. The next day it had vanished! A tale of woe....... Beware of leaving a dormant account here...... I know you didn't use the word 'never' Joe, we both know why!

Christian Slater

You can do it yourself......It is likely easier to arrive with a Non-Imm O visa, issued in your home country. You need to be over 50.... ONE YEAR 'EXTENSION' FOR A NON-IMMIGRANT 'O' VISA. When in possession of an 'O' visa (either single entry, or multiple), if over 50 years of age, or legally supporting a Thai national, obtaining a '1-year' extension (officially classified a retirement extension - or spousal extension) is fairly straightforward and can be obtained locally at the Immigration Office for 1900 baht. This is where the 'money in the bank' part raises it's ugly head. 1. Retirement Extension: In order to qualify for a 1yr 'extension' for retirement purposes, you must show an official Bank letter confirming a Thai bank statement in the amount of at least 800,000 baht (there is an alternative available - see below). You may be required to show confirmation from your Embassy as to your 'Wish to retire in Thailand', and (very occasionally) a recent, local, medical certificate from a government approved medical facility. This minimum Bank balance will need to be maintained and shown for 2 months prior to the application (3 months for subsequent renewals). (The medical certificate is largely redundant now, but may be required if you are deemed to be 'very sick') The first time you get this type of 'extension' your current 'permission to enter stamp' of 90-days will be extended by 12 months. Thereafter, renewal is for 1 complete year periods. Although an application for this type of extension may be problematic the first time (proving your qualification), upon expiry a repeat extension for one year at a time will be granted to this group of people as long as they continue to meet the requirements as earlier stated, but is at the discretion of the immigration department. Each further extension currently costs 1900 baht/year (July 2009), provided you continue to qualify, without the need to depart from Thailand at any time. (alternative) Applicants for a retirement visa may use income as part of their financial support (pension or other guaranteed income), but must get their Embassy to confirm and stamp the original proof of income documents, and confirm the amount, for later application at Immigration. Original documents will be inspected by Immigration - and returned. Source...Expats Club

What does that mean? I looked it up and found 'walk through the bible'... I know what the post above it means,,,,,,

James Hampton

I did I did, you are you are!

In your dreams.....

Nah, someone stupid replied.....

Why thank you foor calling me foolish.....

Off the top of my head....UK Licence... Certificate of residence, obtained from Jomtiem immigration. Copies of passport etc.. Fill in the form and a bit of money... Doctor's letter. Off to the vehicle registration centre on Hwy 36, near the Regents school. This link gives details, it is quite straightforward. Expats Club

Michael J Fox

Dianne Wiest

As stated, if you have a UK motorcycle licence, you can be issued with a Thai one without taking the test.If you do not have a UK motorcycle licence, you should not have been issued with an international licence for a motorcycle, and hence were driving without a licence in Thailand. Yes I understand what a UK international licence is (I am British). I also understand they are issued with a casual nature, and perhaps Abdul at the post office stamped all the vehicle groups when in fact he should not have. Here is the place to ask questions regarding such matters.

Whatever happened to the other one...who is Alex Winter

Funny guy I saw live in Pittsburgh Pa... George Carlin

Ben Affleck

You might need help ordering unless you can read Thai.......But I have found the food good and reasonably priced. Often full of Thais on a Sunday which is a good sign... there is also a branch on the beach behind Banglamung police station.

Well if you just use the common 10mg Amlopine, about 5 baht/tablet here.

Charlize Theron

Try Here (Jay juk)

John Goodman