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What are some good language schools in Chiang Mai for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa?
Looking for decent language school recommendations in Chiang Mai for DTV application via soft power.
Answer summary
The post seeks recommendations for decent language schools in Chiang Mai that can aid in applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) through soft power. Several commenters affirm their positive experiences with specific schools, noting their longevity in Thailand and satisfaction with language education. Some discussions also touch on related topics such as the importance of maintaining a U.S. mailing address for financial and legal purposes, hinting at the interconnectedness of language education and broader expat life in Thailand.
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Glenn ******
I use a mail processing service. I use an outfit called Physical Address, but there are quite a few to choose from.
Stephen ********
Oh you need American address
Angela *********
I use Escapees mail service with TX address.
Leonard *******
Go to website anytime mail. You can get a local mail box where you are at
Deanna *******
We ran into a lot of difficulty with this. Long story.
Use a relative or friend's US address and change it to that new address on your US bank accounts, irs, and social security.
Make sure your USA drivers license does not expire. (You can renew it online in the future).
Do not close your US bank account.
These things will save you a LOT of headaches in the future.
That being said, we did change our main address to our Thai address for social security.
We've been in TH for 10 years now.
Use a relative or friend's US address and change it to that new address on your US bank accounts, irs, and social security.
Make sure your USA drivers license does not expire. (You can renew it online in the future).
Do not close your US bank account.
These things will save you a LOT of headaches in the future.
That being said, we did change our main address to our Thai address for social security.
We've been in TH for 10 years now.
Mark *********
iPostal
Chip *****
I use the escapees mail service for my Schwab account and social security. I have them scan most mail and forward replacement debit cards.
Bernard ***********
Thank you very much
Mike ********
PMB, I use ipostal
Bernard ***********
Mike Bruder thank you
Dennis *********
Without a us address eventually all your credit cards will be voided, and same with any us bank accounts. Can be done but is troublesome without these, unless you've done a lot of preplanning
Marty *******
All banks have the power to follow ip addresses, can recognize vps, know all mail forwarding addresses, follow any bank transfers and recognize different changes in spending habits. Sooner or later they will catch on and freeze your accounts. Just as Santander froze mine and others
Rich ************
Contact America's mailbox South Dakota
Mike *************
The major banks will close your accounts if you don't provide a US residential address for the home address section. No mail service addresses, no PO Boxes there or it gets flagged.
Only option is friend/family for residential address. You can use a mail service address for the mailing address.
Only option is friend/family for residential address. You can use a mail service address for the mailing address.
Julia *******************
I literally just asked my bank this yesterday. They only need a USA address to they can send new debit cards to you. So you can just give them a friend's address or a close family member. It doesn't have to be an official address. Just one listed on your account info.
Bob *****
I use escapees out of Texas.
they have a mail service including scanning and they'll ship it anywhere in the world. I've had several things shipped to Thailand now from them never a problem. trying to get something from someone else like a bank always a problem.
they have a mail service including scanning and they'll ship it anywhere in the world. I've had several things shipped to Thailand now from them never a problem. trying to get something from someone else like a bank always a problem.
Paul **********
Change you US address to Thailand
Steve ***********
I use my son's address, which is in my name
Lori *********
IPostal (this is a virtual mailbox service) I've used it for three years. No problems.
Michael **********
Credit card companies don’t like virtual addresses so if you plan to keep USA credit cards consider a physical address. However my credit accepts the virtual address so I can keep my bank account open
John ********
Keep an address in the US!
Albert *********
You can use a friend or relative for USA address and Thailand as a mailing address.
KindNar********
I am not American but I have definitely heard of mail forwarding services where they will send you photos of your mail and you decide if you want them or not. Can you send it to a friend for 12 months and slowly dwindle things down?
Bernard ***********
KindNarwhal5068 thank you
Tawan *********
Yes, a mail forwarding services is work. We moved from USA since 2022 still use mail forwarding services as well. All is good.
Please remember you must still holding your US's phone number in order to get OTP from US Bank.
Please remember you must still holding your US's phone number in order to get OTP from US Bank.
Bernard ***********
Tawan Wallace thank you
Larry ***************
Tawan Wallace yes but I have a tello account which is an actual SIM card and number. $5 us a month and I get unlimited SMS and 100 minutes. Perfect for getting one time passwords
Patrick ********
Larry Lee Gearhart ,
How do you get the Sim card for a Tello account?
How do you get the Sim card for a Tello account?
Jack *****
Tawan Wallace you pay monthly for the phone svc?? To keep your number??
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
I use
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to keep my US number. $69/month worldwide
Johnny *********
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน ความสงบ Very reasonable.
Sadaf **********
Jack Son I use Google phone and works well with financials Institutions
Kevin ***********
Use a family members address. In UK, if u don't have, they will close account, just a thought
Bill *******
Kevin O'donnell don’t gave any family …mail forwarder should work
Kevin ***********
Bill Smith Maybe so in your country but not in UK and it's a paid for service.
BG ******
You’ll need one for the IRS.. update, I stand corrected
Sturgess ********
BG Dubs Inaccurate information. The IRS is perfectly happy with you having a Thai address.
Bruce ********
BG Dubs I use my Thai address with IRS. Seems to be OK since they sent me notice of an overpayment back when all the COVID money was being sent out.
Marty *********
BG Dubs No, you don’t need a US address to owe and pay taxes.
Bob **********
Look at USA2Me
Bob **********
No I kept my address
Bernard ***********
Bob D'Andrea do you use that address for your banking?
Mark *********
I like good Sam, located in Florida I've had them for a couple years they Scan everything and send it to me for free
J ****************
Mark Schultz got a link?
Mark *********
J Thomas Cathey actually I don't. Good Sam mailing service Crestview Florida
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