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What is the best way to transfer money internationally to Thailand using Wise or Western Union?

May 11, 2025
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Mark ******
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Sorry guys best way to off load my hard earned cash to my beloved wise or western union
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Users predominantly recommend using Wise for international money transfers due to favorable exchange rates and lower fees. Some mention Western Union as an alternative, particularly for direct bank-to-bank transactions, although there are concerns about poor exchange rates. Additionally, when purchasing a condo in Thailand, it's important to transfer funds in foreign currency through a bank to comply with regulations. Users also suggest exchanging cash at local exchange shops for better rates and highlight the potential benefits of using accredited Thai stock brokers for foreigan currency transfers.
Chris ******
I have done many research. TLTR

Regulation - if you buy a condo, money need to transfer from overseas in foreign currency and exchange in Thai by bank, not wise and not Western union

(Not sure if this need for applying any visa )

Bring foreign currency by hand and exchange in Super Rich = best shop* exchange rate

Other way- use credit card

The ultimate best way- find an Thai gov accredited stock broker who accept your hometown currency , move the money there , then you get no spread of exchange rate ..(spread = same as the rate you check on internet) , before IB can do , now Thai bath is out
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Raymond ********
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l can vouch for that l can also vouch for the fact l brought a condo

Its running 12 months in Phuket, Kammala, Thailand.
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Jesper *******
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As long as your bank statement shows that it's a foreign transfer...the district office will accept it
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Marc ********
As you said yourself. Cash
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Richie *******
Wise ๐Ÿ’ฏ%
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John **********
I've been using Western Union, Bank to bank , the fee was cheap $1.99 cdn
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Marc ********
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but rates horrible
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David ***********
Wise
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Mike ************
Wise
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Graham **********
Wise
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Mark ******
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thanks buddy
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Jonny *********
Wise
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Mark ******
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@Jonny ********
cheers buddy
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