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by Motyduke
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?
Replies: 85
Views: 32496

Re: Just HOW are folk going to get to the new rail station?

there are no "new fast trains". Same trains as before. Just 30 minutes faster to go bkk because of the double railroad
by Motyduke
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand to introduce compulsory travel insurance/tourist tax
Replies: 152
Views: 22896

Re: Thailand to introduce compulsory travel insurance/tourist tax

i still don't understand how "the government wants to assure tourists about safety while they travel here" with an insurance. They really think that paying an insurance improve confidence about safety ??
by Motyduke
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van
Replies: 147
Views: 200312

Re: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van

Thanks for this so nice report. Amazing pics ! Which camera you use ?
by Motyduke
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van
Replies: 147
Views: 200312

Re: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van

the pictures are beautiful !!!
by Motyduke
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van
Replies: 147
Views: 200312

Re: Photo Trip Report: Japan in a Van

Not really since Google Maps just redirected us to Agoda or Booking.com or whatever agent with their limited availability and high prices. Availability was the main issue since many city hotels de-staffed during lockdown closures and haven't fully rehired, plus the fact that it was insanely busy (m...
by Motyduke
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: My Tripadvisor review for Alberto, new Italian restaurant
Replies: 14
Views: 2853

Re: My Tripadvisor review for Alberto, new Italian restaurant

Surely good but really expensive.
by Motyduke
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: New deposit rules for banks
Replies: 43
Views: 6477

Re: New deposit rules for banks

I know that obtaining a TIM number is not very difficult. But if I shared this information it is because it shows what is being put in place with the new tax regulations. It will be the banks which will trace money receipts (international transfers) and transmit them to the government, mentioning ou...
by Motyduke
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: New deposit rules for banks
Replies: 43
Views: 6477

Re: New deposit rules for banks

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2667551/up-to-500k-bank-accounts-possibly-used-for-fraud?view_comment=1 This article doesn’t mention anything about foreigners having to provide any ID or TIN number - that could obviously happen but let’s hope not!! i have this information from my bank....
by Motyduke
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: New deposit rules for banks
Replies: 43
Views: 6477

Re: New deposit rules for banks

and for the new request of TIN number for each bank account of foreigner it is rule coming from th international Common Reporting Standard (CRS) adopted by Thailand. It will go with th new job for banks about “money coming from abroad” and their taxation : each bank should declare to thai government...
by Motyduke
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: New deposit rules for banks
Replies: 43
Views: 6477

New deposit rules for banks

as i read in bangkok post, atm in thailand will ask id number (blue or pink for foreigners) to deposit money (not to retrieve). and bank inform me that they are instructed to request TIN number (fiscal thai number) for all foreigners : in some months they can close bank account if the foreigner don'...
by Motyduke
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts
Replies: 286
Views: 190473

Re: Thailand Air Quality and Pollution Alerts

90 % come from fires from farmers in fields or forests. Here or from other provinces or nearby countries. On my morning bike ride today i saw 2 big fires in fields and farmers who controlled them (near Pranburi)
by Motyduke
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: The 10K Election Handout Farce
Replies: 23
Views: 2147

Re: The 10K Election Handout Farce

they will find a way to spend it at home.... trip in hometown and spending for party with family. But for me the real concern is it will not change anything for some poor people....the government say it is made to fight inequality, but dropped money like that don't change inequality
by Motyduke
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Macau
Replies: 64
Views: 8654

Re: Macau

Really enjoyable report ! i see you talk about WeChat...i am still struggling to recover my account or create a new one...