Stars verification hell....green bank gave me the bank letter with account #, passport #, but refused to put my address on it lol. I brought in my lease, but they refused to put my address on it...sigh. Any thoughts? Stars has my passport accepted, and my lease accepted...now need 3rd document. Where are my 2+2 photoshop superstars?

I had to buy a return/onward ticket to get a double entry tourist visa from the Thai consulate in Brisbane. You can get a ticket for about $40 with Air Asia, no biggie really.

I figured that's what I'd do. I'll call the consulate and ask before I buy it, but I can't find anything on AirAsia departing from BKK under $69 (to Rangoon). Prices must be rising to fly anywhere these days...

get one of these - http://i.imgur.com/iwzN2.jpg

stars accepts

just want to say, once again, how awesome jspill is

been researching asia for 7 months on different forums, lots of very helpful people around, but no one consistently day after day gives answers to the toughest and most important questions like this guy

not sure if u even are playing poker at the moment but hope u get extra run good at the tables cuz u deserve it

how many more months of research you gonna do, before you actually decide your not gonna come over

Hey billygstar, quick follow up on this exchange from a few days ago...

So I open a local bank account in Russia with USD, link it to Pokerstars (or any other site), play freely in Russia and/or Thailand.

When the time comes to withdraw money while in Thailand, will I need a Thai bank account? Or will I be able to cashout to the Russian bank account and then access those funds using some sort of debit card?

Based on my reading this post, I understand that there may be an intermediary in here somewhere. Would I cashout to the Russian bank, then send funds to the intermediary, and then access funds in Thailand?

Sorry if these Q's are mad obv.

^ yes you can use foreign ATM cards at a cash machine, to withdraw thai baht. so bring your Russian debit card

max. withdrawal usually 20k baht, but you can make several withdrawals

150 baht fee ($4.70) per withdrawal at all machines except AEON bank ones

this thread lists locations of those ATMs - http://www.travelforum.org/thailand/...s-bangkok.html. or http://www.aeon.co.th/en/customerser..._depositor.php

alternatively open a thai account and wire a large amount into it for $25 fee using SWIFT transfer, so that you don't need to find AEON ATMs every time (thai cards = no fee at all ATMs)

Thanks as always jspill...

So I will have an international debit card from my Russian account. This account will have USD. When I use this card in Thailand, it will use the current exchange rate and spit out Bhat accordingly?

Or else I will open a local Thai bank account, and SWIFT transfer USD from Russia to Thailand. During this SWIFT transfer, the USD will be switched to Baht? Or will the USD remain USD in the Thai account until I exchange them for Baht?

Yes

Exchanged to Baht

Currency exchange rate for e.g. the Green bank (Kasikorn, kbank) - http://www.kasikornbank.com/en/rates...nexchange.aspx.

Branch on Sukhumvit soi 15 lets foreigners open an account without work permit

JSPILL FOR THAI/US/RUSSIAN PRESIDENT 2013

You absolutley do not need a RT ticket or an outbound ticket to somewhere else. Just buy the one way and visa and you'll be fine..

Thanks again Jspill! What is that document? What should I be asking for? You are the man, run for pres and you have my vote. Hell I might even contribute to the campaign fund.

actually coxquinn got that doc, wasn't me. could try PMing him

I'd say print it out and show it to them, saying you want one / want to change account address

also see this post - http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/92...l#post28695692 and the 4 after it

Well the first step is getting that visa and whether you get it does depend on which consulate you apply to if you don't have proof of onward travel.

The next problem is with the airline. The first leg of my trip is with American Airlines to London then switching airlines. I know Delta is a pain in the ass with this onward flight crap. I just had to deal with this going to Honduras last summer with no return ticket and I had to purchase a refundable ticket for about $900 at the counter. They were very reluctant to give me a refund, by the way. They made me give them written proof that my work visa was being processed and that I would have permission to stay in the country past the 90 day tourist visa that I was issued upon arrival. Hopefully American is different.

Is a double entry tourist visa sufficient for the airline if you have no return/onward flight?

EDIT: this is intended mainly for people that have flown from the U.S. to Thailand. Non-U.S. carriers seem to be easier to deal with, but the cheapest option for me is with American Airlines.

What are some good rental sites for Bangkok? I checked out the Thailand sticky and I wasn't impressed. I probably don't know what I'm looking for though.

I have a $1k month budget. Looking for a simple place, nothing baller. I need internet, gym, close to public trans. I'm going to be spending quite a bit of time in my place so I want it to feel open and comfortable.

How much is food a month? What kinda fruit and veggies are there? Thinking about buying a rice cooker and then just eating meat from the street vendors.

http://www.apartment-bkk.com/index_en.php
http://thaiapartment.com/
http://www.mrroomfinder.com
http://www.apartment-bkk.com/index_en.php
http://www.tee-pak.com/en/index.html
http://en.9apartment.com/
http://www.moveandstay.com/thailand.php
http://prakard.com/
http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/ads/...rice/sens/asc/
http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/
http://www.bangkokpost.com/property/
http://www.bangkokcondofinder.com/

I see. Alright time to go turn the charm and thai smile on...

good luck let us know if it works, and what branch

I just flew back from the states last week on United. They asked for proof of onward travel. Showed my multiple entry (work not tourist) and that was fine. Multiple entry tourist should be ok. Also I've never been asked for proof of onward at thai immigration with or without visa.

I went through Los Angeles and Portland consulate and they don't require proof of outbound flight. Just send em the application, passport, 2 photos, and of course the money order..

I always went through EVA air with no problems whatsoever and thought they were pretty much all the same regarding outbound flights. I guess not!

call the thread police...



blackrain is a cool guy in my book, i watched his vids even tho i play neither NL nor micros. happy to hear he moved to thailand

adam, yeah he's a nice guy IRL, the websites/vids are a bit lame, but i like him

I been told theres markets in BKK were you can buy stuff in bulk to sell on ebay and stuff? Boi-bay market is one near the National stadium? I thinking of selling ties. I think i will start my own business, most likely selling ties as there cheap to buy. Naming my shop Tieland

ah suck bank closed on sundays


....keep the great .gif files coming peoplesElbo

hey guys, its about 1 week till **** is going to get cereal ITT and I cum all over bkk. Are there things people wish they bought from back home that they cant get in Thailand? I got some shoes/trainers as im size 11 and its hard to find in Thailand. Anything else I should bring that I wont get from Thailand?

If you guys want anything let me know, appox value of £15< and il bring it over for you guys.

some emailsI got on my blog, why dont people take me seriously