@Elías *******

I agree Elias. In my OP I could have spelt out that I have no problem providing all manner of ID.

Perhaps the government can allow special falang accounts with a rather low in/out flow per annum. Say USD 10,000 - totally unattractive to money launderers but sufficient for a budget tourist. Maybe more than 10k dunno

@Jason *****

I’m not doubting you. Just… fed a diet of BBC and other news outlets… I’d be so afraid to cross over that border

@Jason *****

it just takes a few bad ones to condemn all the others of the same ethnic group. There’s a viral video online of drunken Aussies beating up security over a bill dispute.

@Paul ********

so many reasons not too as I already outlined.

Extra one: I feel extra safe knowing that if I get sh!t faced in a bar and then walk back to my hotel, perps can see I’ve paid with card and my wallet is empty. They can roll me in a dark Soi but they’ll need to not damage my face too much so they can activate my phone 🤣🤣. But seriously… online shopping so easier with a local card. Can earn loyalty points too. Grab too. List goes on. I’m quite old but I’ve moved with the times!

@Bradley *********

they’ll finesse it for sure. Stop the dodgy call centre related stuff but keep us real tourists/shoppers happy too 😊

@Nongnuch *******

I used incorrect terminology I guess. You’re correct. I just arrive at the airport, do a wai and I’m on my way. They certainly make it easy for tourists!!!

@Jennifer *****

not following your direction sorry. But the answer is yes, very much so

@Jan *****************

exactly. The mule accounts that agents used for opening accounts for holders of any visa are affected. I wouldn’t wanna be an agent with my mule accounts locked up with a stack of Baht in them. Scary!

@Nelly *****

I’m coming mid May. Thanks for the offer. Noted. Hoping it’ll blow over. If not, I’ll be in touch

No Thailand experience but other countries including SE Asia yes. Use a freight forwarder. There’ll school you up on all customs fees/laws. Also while at it as it’s memorabilia you’re not in a hurry. So allow them to take longer and aggregate your 20’ container with others. Suggest an ETA if you want. Don’t bring furniture - condos are fully furnished