Are the main Thai banks all alike in their service when it comes to documenting the monthly 65,000 income or the 800,000 from a foreign source, mostly via Wise?
Which banks are known to make it easier or more difficult for the retirement or marriage visa purposes?
Thank you.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around how various Thai banks facilitate documentation of foreign income, particularly for retirement and marriage visa applications. Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank are highlighted as the preferred choices for international transfers, especially through Wise. Users report ease of banking experiences with Bangkok Bank, while also noting the importance of the transfer method rather than just the receiving bank. Specific banking features and the ability to handle transfers over ฿50,000 are mentioned, indicating that some banks are more favorable for these purposes.
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. With Bangkok bank international transfer is mentioned straight away with swift transfer and with Wise if you choose "Funds for long stay.....". With my Kasikorn account these transfers give some code which with some investigation is also traceable to international transfer. Other banks I don't know. But if you still have to open a bankaccount, I would prefer Bangkok bank for these transfers. Just because it's so easy to see immediately. Although for regular cases I like my Kasikorn more because of a little bit modern approach.
The traditional Swift transfer from an account in your name to the Thai bank account in your name. KrungSri bank or any other work fine once you have a local account.
I suggest you open you Thai bank account at a location convenient to where you reside.
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