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What are the best ways to convert Thai baht to USD and transfer it to my US account in Chiang Mai?

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My bank account was closed, of course. I have Thai baht that I need to convert to USD, then send that money to my Charles Schwab account in the US. 

I have no idea how to transfer cash like that.

Does anyone know the method? I'm in Chiang Mai. 

Thank you!

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The user is seeking advice on how to convert Thai baht to USD and transfer it to their Charles Schwab account in the US, as their bank account has been closed. Suggestions from the community include using services like Dee Money or Western Union for money transfers, depositing cash into a trusted friend's account for a direct transfer, or directly visiting a bank to inquire about the transfer process.

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Frazer ************

Frazer ************

Dee money or Western union for any money you need to send home

or if you have a Thai parter or friend you trust have them send it via there bank or Crypto account if you prefer crypto.

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James *******

James *******

how much thai baht is it?

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

If you’re planning on staying in Thailand, why not just keep the cash local?

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Andrew *********

Andrew *********

Dee money.

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Fitri *******

Fitri *******

Pm me

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Dominic ***********

Dominic ***********

Use Dee Money

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Terry ********

Terry ********

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@Dominic **********

Thanks.

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Bob **********

Bob **********

If your living in Thailand why would you not keep your Thai baht ??

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Nicholas ********

Nicholas ********

Have you tried going to a bank with your Thai baht and ask them to transfer the money over?

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Andrew *********

Andrew *********

@Nicholas *******

hes likely going to have to prove it was legally imported or legally earned here.

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

Will WISE work?

I’ve only used it to send money to Thai account from US account

Not the other way around

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Bob **********

Bob **********

Anonymous participant 347 no wise won’t work

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

good to know

Hope he finds a solution

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Jesper *******

Jesper *******

Deposit the thai baht into a person's account which u can trust and do Swift direct to your US acct or u can check dee money or western union

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