What are some recommendations for reliable visa agents in Thailand and their service costs?

@George ***********

I’ve been using Wise and at least for the past year, transfers are always marked as “international transfer”. That’s with Bangkok Bank. Other banks may be different.

@George ***********

when transferring with WISE, you need to mark it as "funds for living costs in Thailand" and by thus, it will be coded as having come from abroad. Same applies when you choose "to buy property in Thailand"

@George ***********

you can open the bank account on any visa, for 5000.- THB at F.S. Consulting Co. And with own funds, with 800,000.- THB in your bank account, you don't need to pay any agent 32.500.- THB to put the money up for you. Mainly not, because when you start out with a agent, you will need the agent every other year, you will be caught in what we call "the agent carousell". You can do the "change of visa type" from the tourist visa to the initial 90-days retirement visa, all by yourself. The "change" fee is 2000.- THB, and the Extension fee is 1900.- THB. An agent who helps you to sort both applications (again, using your own funds) would charge maybe 12.500.- THB for the complete service

@George ***********

Maneerat soi , excellent trustworthy service, used them for years.

@George ***********

I learned of him when I was watching Thailand videos on You Tube. Several channels have done interviews with him that pretty much answer any questions we would have. Just search One Stop Pattaya on YT and they will come up. It’s not too good to be true, that is how agents usually work, which is why you HAVE to be careful on who you choose. The wrong agent can really screw things up for you. Whether you hire Mark or not, watch his videos and at least you’ll know what to expect and the right questions to ask. Hope this helps.