Robert,
Well it seems like it never stops. I have to take time to call the bank man but I have several questions.
In order to talk intelligently, I need to understand what the money we need to put up is for. I guess you told me earlier but I need to ask for it again, why are we paying this money? I suppose it goes to the bank, or is it to another entity, perhaps tax money to the government. Also, please tell me again, what is the amount? Next I must ask, is there someone else lurking in the shadows who will also be asking for money, and if so, who is it and what is the amount?
I need for you to ask your friend in Italy to help me when I get there. I will need his help to include transportation from the airport to a hotel near the banks location. And if I may add, I would appreciate it if he would reserve a room for me at a very economical priced hotel. Nothing fancy but food service would be needed in the hotel or very close by. Obviously, I expect to pay for his services. If he says yes, please find out how approximately how much he will charge and of course when I’m finally ready to head back home, if there’s no taxi service at the hotel, then taking me to the airport would be needed.
I am very concerned about the conversion rate for the US dollar. I mentioned this approaching problem earlier. I checked today and the conversion rate has changed from the day to day, 30 for $1.00 to 28.6 to 1. That is a full point lower than any I have witnessed in my 2 year here in Thailand.
Best regards,
Fred