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Can you take 800,000 THB out of Thailand on a retirement visa without issues?
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May 29, 2023
3 years ago
Saxen *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHi has anyone on a Thai retirement visa had any problems taking the 800.000 thb back out off Thailand back to your home country ?
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The discussion revolves around the experiences of expats transferring 800,000 THB out of Thailand while on a retirement visa. Most users reported no issues, with some mentioning specific services like SMARTSWIFT33 and Wise for transfers. There were concerns about potential scrutiny from banks regarding the origin of funds, especially when transferring larger amounts or if the funds needed to be verified after returning to their home country. Additionally, recommendations for banking services and the ease of sending smaller amounts were shared.
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Marine *********
still be careful i did that with 500,000 bath and the hold it in and i first had to prove how i got that money it took me a lot of time to convince the bank in belgium that the money actually came from my account in belgium and to here was sent and now being refunded
Colin ********
Wise
Rich *****
My bank doesn’t know what type of visa I have when I enter, so I’m puzzled why your type of visa and your banking are linked!
Bryan ********
Ive sent small amounts to UK using Wise ( 10,000 baht 3 times ) and it works fine.
Kees **********
@Bryan *******
so he has to do it 80 times?🤣Bryan ********
@Kees *********
I just tried 10k at a time to check it works as I need to spend a lot of my 800 while here and going back after a year. At least I know that if I still have a few 100k I can send it to uk.Reply to
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Chris *************
Bank will give you paperwork to fill out and sending it back
Saxen *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ************
ok thank youPeter ****************
@Saxen ****
Also guess that you don't need the money for a new year extension.Ricardo ********
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Peter ****************
@Saxen ****
Not sure if you mean physically or digital ? For digital,If you have a bank in your home country and have an app from your Thai bank account, you can easy do it in parts with your Thai bank app. The costs will be a bit higher but 'hey', think you need it only one time I guess.
Saxen *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ***************
thank just wondering how it worksReply to
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Mark *****
Dee money
Russell *******
My guess is this is were they will check it was transfered form overseas.
Ricardo ********
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sorry but not trueRussell *******
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I did say I guess , never stated a fact. What is the situation ? 😕Reply to
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Saxen *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russell ******
hi yes it will be transferred from over seas.thats what I am asking .can i send it back to my home country easily?Russell *******
@Saxen ****
I would of thought so, but maybe Ricardo chines has the correct answer 🤔Reply to
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Chris ****
No
Saxen *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you! 😊
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Greg ********
No I have used SMARTSWIFT33
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