@Paul_Adams
American looking for information about Thailand
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Any experience with Isaan Lawyers? by Paul_Adams
Have any of you had experience with them? Good? Bad? If it's not too personal to ask, what area of help did they give you? If you have had a good experience with another firm, I'm open for suggestions. If you had a bad experience with a firm, I ...
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Any experience with Isaan Lawyers?
Have any of you had experience with them? Good? Bad? If it's not too personal to ask, what area of help did they give you? If you have had a good experience with another firm, I'm open for suggestions. If you had a bad experience with a firm, I ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Thailand remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...
After seeing some ridiculous prices, especially at the airport, I went directly to a DTAC store. $58.00 for an entire year w/data Read More
NON-O VISA start date and income verification letter for E-VISA by kentbordelon
I just want someone to help me verify that the actual start date of the 90 days you are allowed to stay in Thailand on a NON-O (marriage VISA in my case) starts when you enter Thailand and not the issue date of the VISA. I know they give you a date ...
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Retirement Visa help and tips by Angela Farlam
I moved to Australia from the UK 18 years ago and have also I been traveling to Thailand for seventeen years since my son moved to Bangkok. I am now hoping to move there on a retirement visa within a few months. I'm thinking the one where you ...
I’m an American citizen and just got my retirement visa. I tried to use the income verification, but the USA embassy does not sign the required document that immigration will want. I brought in a certified statement from my bank stating what ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
@rbakker I just completed a test run using OZK Bank and Western Union on the same day. These are real numbers, not guessing or speculating for the Non-Believer.The exchange for dollar to Baht was as follows for $20kwith OZK Bank 1:36.91Western ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
"i simply went to the Wise site and ran the numbers and it gives the calculation." But that doesn't tell me what *your* bank would charge. I would love to find a bank that has a flat fee of $50 and uses the middle exchange rate. And other banks ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
"my local bank for a flat fee of $50.00 (other banks even less) and get the actual US Treasury exchange rate"Which local bank is that? My local bank charges absolutely eye-gougingly high fees for international transfers."Wise will ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
"my local bank for a flat fee of $50.00 (other banks even less) and get the actual US Treasury exchange rate" Which local bank is that? My local bank charges absolutely eye-gougingly high fees for international transfers. "Wise will reduce the ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
More info for wire transfers. For large sums of money it is better for me to wire from my local bank for a flat fee of $50.00 (other banks even less) and get the actual US Treasury exchange rate. Other Companies like Western Union and ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
@obeiddoug172You're trying to transfer money out of Thailand? Is that something you think you'll be doing often? -@rbakkerThe amount of interest lost by leaving 800,000 in a Thai bank equates to $100 US ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
As i mentioned in another post, needing a Thai speaking person with you depends on the area you are applying. In the heavily populated expat areas, many are having an easy time. My experience in Trat was the opposite. Very difficult to ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
@rbakker I can only speak for the USA. I transfer money in and out of my accounts with multiple banks and there are no fees whatsoever as long as I do it online on their website. If I go to Western Union or wise, there are fees for sure. This is ... Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues by Paul_Adams
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ...
@kdonn123 I'm trying to use the Bangkok website to transfer money so there is no or less fees. Wise will have fees both directions. I already have a Western Union account, but again, the fees on large transfers are punishing Read More
Bangkok Bank Transfer Issues
Does anybody out there use Bangkok Bank and transfer money from Thailand back to your USA account and vice versa. If yes, how did you get the process set up to do that? Bangkok Bank just can’t seem to give me the right info to get this done. ... Read More