Zoe10
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Kasikorn Bank- transferring money by Zoe10
Hi, Just wondering if anyone banks with this bank and has ever transferred money across to another country with them? I was just wondering if they charge to do this service or if they can do it at all? Looked on their website but I can't find ...
How much did you transfer? I have a feeling it would cost more depending on the larger amount of money. I would have to transfer around 30300 baht every month. Read More
Kasikorn Bank- transferring money
Hi, Just wondering if anyone banks with this bank and has ever transferred money across to another country with them? I was just wondering if they charge to do this service or if they can do it at all? Looked on their website but I can't find ... Read More
PLUG SOCKETS IN BANGKOK? by Zoe10
Hi, I am coming to live in Bangkok soon and was wondering what the plug sockets are like for when I bring over electrical items. Are they two pins or three pins like the UK? Where is it best I buy an adapter from?
so should i leave it until I get there and sort it out then? Read More
PLUG SOCKETS IN BANGKOK?
Hi, I am coming to live in Bangkok soon and was wondering what the plug sockets are like for when I bring over electrical items. Are they two pins or three pins like the UK? Where is it best I buy an adapter from? Read More
Can I buy glasses and contact lenses in Bangkok??
Hi, I am moving out soon and wear glasses. I just wondered if anyone knew of a good opticians in Bangkok for me to go to. Can you get contact lenses easily? Are there any websites of companies I could look st? I take it you can get glasses ... Read More
anyone got a bank account in bangkok? can you go overdrawn?
Hi, I just need to know if the banks are like the banks in England- do they offer an overdrawn facility? Just in case you become stuck for money? (and transferring money from UK can be time consuming and a pain..) Read More
Bangkok 'protest' updates by Zoe10
Hi there, I was just hoping someone could give me an update on the state of Bangkok at the moment? Is it pretty much safe to walk around as long as you avoid the protest areas? I am moving to teach there in August and lots of my family are getting ...
Hi- just wondered is it getting back to normal now? Or do you expect it to erupt again at any time? Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
I just wanted to know if the banks let you have an overdraft facility like they do in the UK. So i could still pay bills etc if my money runs out. Sy account might be -10 000 baht but once I get paid it will be ok again. Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
What about the protests- how is it affecting you guys? Read More
Bangkok 'protest' updates
Hi there, I was just hoping someone could give me an update on the state of Bangkok at the moment? Is it pretty much safe to walk around as long as you avoid the protest areas? I am moving to teach there in August and lots of my family are getting ... Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
Hi, Thanks for replying. Do you know if the banks allow you to go overdrawn like they do in England? Which is the best bank? Thanks Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
Thanks for that. I have been given 5 days by my employer to find accomodation as they will house me for 5 days but that's it. How is the violence at the moment? Where abouts are the main troublesome areas in relation to Sukhumvit? Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
hi, yeah if you could give me a list of the best websites that would be great so i could look at some condos. Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok? by Zoe10
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ...
That's really great advice, thanks. I was just wondering what sort of deposit do the estate agents ask for before you rent out the flat. Do i need to save up a lot before I go? Nigh on impossible really but I thought I should be prepared. Also ... Read More
how much does it cost to live in Bangkok?
Hi, I am in the process of planning to move to Bangkok but I have no idea on what money I could live on each month. I have to pay a mortgage back in England so will be left with about 59,500 thai baht each month to pay for rent, all bills, food, ... Read More