details are none of their business. If for whatever reason they are, I expect to know why and under whose authority. Also, although I informed the bank on at least two occasions that my address had changed and signed a form requesting the change be made, the address they had on file was the same address used when I opened the account nineteen years ago. Thus, when the Landmark Branch of TMB was closed, I was never informed. Some banks, like Bangkok Bank, will send an email. Apparently TMB does not. What right does a bank have to know how much you earn per month or per year? What information does a bank need to have and what is acceptable? As foreigners, especially Americans, are we stuck? What's next? At the very least, a customer of a bank should be given answers to why a policy is what it is. Bank employees should know why a document is required or they should be able to refer you to someone who can give you answers. Be prepared for some changes and headaches. ***Note - TMB is raising it's online transfer maximum from 50,000 to 500,000 per day.
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Mark Johnson
6/9/2014 02:15:01 pm
sounds like Thailand is no longer the place to be. This is typical B.S I think and all due to stupidity of systems in that country!
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6/10/2014 10:09:03 am
How it was compared to how it is now is a huge difference. In the past there was a great deal of tolerance. Now the place is starting to remind me of the U.S.
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6/9/2014 02:29:06 pm
Hey Scott .. really funny one.. Personally I never use the banks you mentioned. I discovered Siam Commercial Bank is the best to white folks and Bangkok Bank is the only bank to use in getting your SS Retirement money sent over out of the New York Bangkok Bank. Once you reach 62 you will want that money if you did pay in while that short time you lived in Florida and So Cal and Alaska and where ever. I get $772 a month that is tough for sure. Need to get a few puppies sold via my Thai GF each month as I cannot openly show I am working here as you already know.. Good Luck with that.. From that American in Chiang Mai
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6/11/2014 12:20:49 am
Hi Jack,
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