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[Easy2007]

Twenty baht is far less than a dollar. But the new fees being talked about are 7 times that or, worse yet, 250 baht {as mentioned in the quote from my previous post}. I wonder if there is any substance to the claims of increased fees, as I have yet to see any evidence of it except some unsubstantiated claims on a message board. I assume using travellers checks, cash, and CC's would be ways around the use of ATM machines.

Siam Commercial is the only one I know off who do it. And yes its 20 baht per transaction.

No other banks are doing it that I know off.

The talk of these new "fee's" is just a load of bullshit, the normal bullshit floated by trolls on the internet trying to create panic discussion about things.

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

If you withdraw CASH from an ATM but using VISA CREDIT - then yes you will get hit with new charges and fee's. But this is as always and recently increased. Credit cards used for cash advance is not cheap, never has been and is now more expensive.

If you withdraw CASH from an ATM but using DEBIT (as in taking money from your account, not from your credit line) - then no new massive fee's apply.

[PinkPearl]

As I reported earlier, Siam Commercial Bank ATM'S is already doing this as far back as Feb.. but the standard charge is 20 baht for any Foreign ATM card now I don't know if that is 7 times the charge but as I noted it is another B.S charge by a bank no matter where they are located. We better prepare ourselves cause I wouldn't be surprise if other if not all the Thai banks be doing this in the future. Another example of Thai bitting the hand that fees them! Stupid or just greed or both?

LBM

Twenty baht is far less than a dollar. But the new fees being talked about are 7 times that or, worse yet, 250 baht {as mentioned in the quote from my previous post}. I wonder if there is any substance to the claims of increased fees, as I have yet to see any evidence of it except some unsubstantiated claims on a message board. I assume using travellers checks, cash, and CC's would be ways around the use of ATM machines.

[Jayf1970]

I should get a referral fee for this but Vonage VoIP service is a good option. They always have free promotions with the first month or two being free and subscribers can cancel anytime. You don’t even need a phone because Vonage has a portable V device you can plug into your computer's USB port and can be used anywhere in the world but you need broadband internet access.

http://www.vonage.com

Thanks Daddy San and Run Mann, but I'm really looking for calling cards. I can't use phones over the internet (vonage, etc.), because my company laptop won't allow me to. So I need a calling card, which lets you make international calls by calling a local toll-free number. Thanks in advance for any help.

[LittleBigMan]

As I reported earlier, Siam Commercial Bank ATM'S is already doing this as far back as Feb.. but the standard charge is 20 baht for any Foreign ATM card now I don't know if that is 7 times the charge but as I noted it is another B.S charge by a bank no matter where they are located. We better prepare ourselves cause I wouldn't be surprise if other if not all the Thai banks be doing this in the future. Another example of Thai bitting the hand that fees them! Stupid or just greed or both?

LBM

[PinkPearl]

A Bangkok Post discussion is reporting that Thai bankers are now charging
7 times the amount for fees on ATM WD's with foreign cards.

Board index ‹ All categories ‹ Expat community ‹ Issan
Title: "Tourism what are they thinking?"

He's talking about the Thai bankers association's decision to levy a $4.50 Fee on to every foreign ATM transaction.

This was enacted the first of april I believe. remember this is ON TOP OF any fee that your bank charges you.

for example: you take out 10,000 baht from you bank account, 10,000 plus 250 baht plus currency fee of 1 percent (100 baht) plus my banking fee of 53 baht.

Thats 403 baht in fee's for a 10,000 baht transaction. pretty insane if you ask me. that's around 12 dollars US for a single transaction/

Pretty strange way to attract guests to Thailand. Maybe the Bankers WANT to tourism sector to fail. hmmm

[El Culion]

I just wanted to add this info, I didn't see any mention of this bus service in the link above.

Probably because it's relatively expensive, especially if you are not travelling alone.
Go up to departures, grab a cab that's dropping off passengers, and for a little more it will whisk you off to your hotel entrance

[LittleBigMan]

When it comes to buying, take things slow slow and slower! No one here is climbing over each other to buy property! If you take it slow and gather your information to your questions you will see what I'm talking about.

Rent first and take your time! LBM

[Traveler1234]

Can foreigner buy apartments in Thailand?

Check Living in Thailand thead, which is where this should be posted

The quick answer is yes to condo/apts.
I would check the posts of "The Traveler" - look in 2007 thread as there was lots of discussions re this exact subject.

[Happy Lenny]

I, and I'm sure, numerous others, would like to know if the following information is still relavent or requires updating. Posted Jan 08. If not, could some kind soul please post the changes. Appreciations to the originator. Freeler

http://www.InternationalSexGuide.nl/forum/showthread.php?p=700869

There is mention of the rail system being in place by mid 08? Is this the case or not?

Appreciations gentlemen!

I just wanted to add this info, I didn't see any mention of this bus service in the link above.

Airport Express provides air-conditioned bus service between Suvarnabhumi Airport and first-class Bangkok hotels.

Airport Express operates 4 bus routes to downtown. The cost is 150 baht for entire route. Airport Express service operates from 5:00 am to midnight.

The pick up area is on the Arrivals level, 2nd floor (inner curb).

The drop off area is on the Departures level, 4th floor (inner curb).

Contact Airport Express Counter Level 1, near Entrance 8.

Route [AE3] Suvarnabhumi-Sukhumvit. Wireless Road

Bus Stop Hotel, Inn, Condominium

1. Sukhumvit Soi 52-50 BTS, On Nut Station, Lotus
2. Prakanong Market Klongton (Sukhumvit 81)
3. Eastern Bus Terminal Ekamai (Sukhumvit 63)
4. Sukhumvit Soi 38 BTS, Thonglor Station
5. Sukhumvit Soi 34 Rex Hotel
6. Sukhumvit Soi 24 Emporium, BTS Prom-Phong
7. Sukhumvit Soi 20 Novotel Hotel, Sukhumvit
8. Sukhumvit Soi 18 Westin Hotel, Robinson
9. Sukhumvit Soi 10 (Bangkok Bank) Manhattan Hotel, Ambassador Hotel
10. Sukhumvit Soi 6 Amari Boulevard, Landmark, Bel-aire
11. Sukhumvit Soi 2 JW Marriot Hotel, Majestic Grande
12. Central Silom, Rachdamri Road
13. World Trade/Central World Plaza Arnoma Hotel, Isetan, Zen
14. Phetchaburi Soi 25 Pratunam Center, Metropolis
15. Phetchaburi Soi 35 Bangkok Palace H., Eastern H.
16. Soi Nana Zenith H., Grace H.,Bumrungrad Hospital

[Duniawala]

Can foreigner buy apartments in Thailand?

Does people have any tips what to look out for.

Check Living in Thailand thead, which is where this should be posted

[Run Mann]

Any tips on callings cards in the LOS? Where to find, how much do they cost, etc.? I need to find an economical way of calling around the world while in the LOS. Thanks much.

I should get a referral fee for this but Vonage VoIP service is a good option. They always have free promotions with the first month or two being free and subscribers can cancel anytime. You don’t even need a phone because Vonage has a portable V device you can plug into your computer's USB port and can be used anywhere in the world but you need broadband internet access.

http://www.vonage.com

[Daddy San]

The first thing I do on arrival in BKK, unfortunately only once a year, is to head for the ATM and then purchase a Thai phone card for 250 THB.
This serves for making local calls at 1-2 THB/min. and sending text messages, both mostly to communicate with GFs, although at 7.50 THB/min the occasional call to Europe/USA won't prevent me from visiting Tulip.
For any serious calling around the world (and keeping my Significant Other happy on a daily basis), I use my laptop with a (Blootooth) headset, a broadband internet connection at the hotel and one or more Betamax accounts (Google!).
For 2.50 EUR/month I can call most landline phones in the world for free (Europe, USA/Canada, Australia, NZ etc.) and mobile phones for less than by any other means.

[Jayf1970]

Any tips on callings cards in the LOS? Where to find, how much do they cost, etc.? I need to find an economical way of calling around the world while in the LOS. Thanks much.

[Mick Ireland 1]

Can foreigner buy apartments in Thailand?

Does people have any tips what to look out for.

[Betong]

There is mention of the rail system being in place by mid 08? is this the case or not?

They're currently claiming that service will begin this August 12th. Since that's HM the Queen's birthday, it's a pretty firm deadline.