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French looking for information about Thailand

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Speaks English, French, German, Thai

Registration: 26 January 2010

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last year
chrisscully1

What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds? by chrisscully1

I will be retiring and moving to Thailand at the end of this year. What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds from the USA to Thailand?

pfaure

@Leeds forever! yes I live in ThailandYou presume that the guy needs to show this on his bankbook... but nothing has been mentioned about it...He only asked about transferring money...My answer was only there to help this guy to make his transfer ... Read More

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last year
chrisscully1

What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds? by chrisscully1

I will be retiring and moving to Thailand at the end of this year. What banks should I have in Thailand and the USA to transfer funds from the USA to Thailand?

pfaure

haha....Nobody ever heard of Bitcoin....??You can transfer ANY AMOUNT, WHEREVER you want, purchase-transfer-resale done in less than 3 hours altogether, fees insignificant....Why you bother with banks or Wise or whatever when there is such an easy ... Read More

pfaure replied to a thread
2 years ago
LE BOURHIS Gael

Loving to live in Thailand by LE BOURHIS Gael

Hi all,I'm Gael, I was born in France of English speaking parents. I speak and teach both English and French. I've been in Thailand for 2 weeks and I love it here. I'm really considering staying to work, I coud eat Thai food for the rest of my life ...

pfaure

Most of jobs posts are for NES Native English Speakers.Maybe you will find.. but at a lower salary Read More

pfaure replied to a thread
2 years ago
jr2155

SIM card for Jomtien Pattaya by jr2155

Hello,planning to live in Jomtien for two month. where can I purchase a SIM card and what is good SIM card for Pattaya!Thank you 

pfaure

From my experience True and DTAC are the best for coverage. Avoid AIS Read More

pfaure created a thread
2 years ago

"Noise-free" - Resort then Condominium rental

HelloThough Dominicans are very kind and helpful from what I have seen, they are very noisy and have no respect for other people.. especially with their use of smartphone.. or with music.After having almost finished my process for permanent ... Read More

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2 years ago
pfaure

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...

pfaure

Thanks all for your help and replies Read More

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2 years ago
pfaure

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...

pfaure

Thanks for the LinkI registered on Bancanet but did not get my password.I went to the branch, asked for the passowrd. They checked that I registered and told me I will be called for thatGot phone call the following day, they verified my identity and ... Read More

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2 years ago
pfaure

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...

pfaure

Thanks a lot... I did not care about that... So I will go back to ask for it Thanks again Read More

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2 years ago
pfaure

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...

pfaure

Thanks all for your answers. I was finally able to open a bank account with debit card at Banco Santa Cruz. Documents which were required inluded last 6 months bank statement, passport, copy of additional ID card, copy of social Security card, ... Read More

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2 years ago
pfaure

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...

pfaure

Thanks so much for your answer... I appreciate your help. I will let you know... Will check on monday. All the best Read More

pfaure created a thread
2 years ago

Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic

Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ... Read More

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2 years ago
TomasDivertido

Can I open a bank account in the DR without being a resident? by TomasDivertido

I would like to be able to wire money to myself from my USA checking account. I'm not a resident or citizen of the DR. Can I open up a checking account here in the DR to accomplish my objective?

pfaure

Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco popular and Scotiabank and both ask for last taxes statement which is document that I don't have ? Read More

pfaure replied to a thread
2 years ago
MKeil52

Covid insurance for return to Thailand by MKeil52

Hopefully someone can answer this or point me in the right direction. My wife had to return to her country for medical treatment, free health care there. She has a retirement visa here with a reentry stamp in her passport. Will she be required to ...

pfaure

Thanks for precisions and highlights Read More

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2 years ago
MKeil52

Covid insurance for return to Thailand by MKeil52

Hopefully someone can answer this or point me in the right direction. My wife had to return to her country for medical treatment, free health care there. She has a retirement visa here with a reentry stamp in her passport. Will she be required to ...

pfaure

Reading 2 other asnwers, I would not be so categoric...!! I renewed my retirement visa locally last year in August, bought an health insurance beforehand, but the document was not asked by immigration and even put apart and they told me they did ... Read More

pfaure replied to a thread
7 years ago
kristy.k

leave and re-enter to Thailand by kristy.k

Dear all, I am from Hong Kong and want to move to Bangkok. I haven't find a job there yet. My travel document can only allow me to stay in Thailand for 30 days each time. If I cannot get a working permit, I have to keep travelling every month, ...

pfaure

Then.. very very little chance.. I had the same path... talked with headhunters, sent them my resume, tried to find job from abroad.. answered hundreds of ads.... forget it if you dont speak thai fluently and if you dont live here.. Your CV will go ... Read More