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What options do I have for receiving rental income while on a tourist visa in Thailand?
I have a rather major problem, though I think and hope it can be solved: starting August 1st, the bank is going to suspend my account because I don't have the right visa to keep it open: I only have a standard tourist visa. I originally opened the account in 2006 with a work visa and work permit. I receive monthly rental income from properties I own abroad. How can I continue to receive those funds? I can't use Revolut; I’ve considered asking my sister to open an account in my name, since she holds power of attorney to do so. Thanks to anyone who can offer advice.
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The user is facing a problem with their bank account being suspended due to holding only a tourist visa. Originally, they opened the account with a work visa and permit. They are seeking advice on how to continue receiving rental income from properties abroad. The comments provide various suggestions including opening a bank account in their home country, utilizing payment services like Wise or PayPal for international payments, or discussing alternatives with their bank.
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Ken ************
1st world problem
Gordon ********
Open a Revolut account using your sisters address and blag it, have a couple other things sent to that address also like an insurance or your UK Pension advice ( the UK Gov no fixed abode and use the UK address)
Tim ***********
Lloyd's,are no problem with me and I have been overseas for 40 years.
Bob *****
wise. But be careful it's not a bank. why don't you just get a proper Visa?
AmbitiousG***********
Monza if you are in UK
Graeme *******
I would be going to the bank explain and withdraw funds
Mike ************
Have them pay the rent on paypal
Claes **********
Like many other says : start a bankaccount in your country of origin. Why should you have a thaiaccount when you have tenants paying from abroad? Unless its from Thailand the tenants are from. Do it right and you dont have any problem 😊
hubgry******
Get youre tenants to use wise or something to pay to a foreign bank account wise is great
Jorge ****
Open a bank account in your country of citizenship. Have your tenants pay you there, at your home bank. When traveling, use your home bank ATM, credit card, etc. You have rights in the country where you are a citizen of. Elsewhere, maybe...
Ian ********
But you must have a permanent location obviously not Thailand if on tourist visa .So surely open a bank account in that location
John **********
You're not going to be in Thailand long on a tourist visa. What's your plan once that runs out
Phil ******
Barry Ph you have the Answer already. New Visa
Van ********
Can the tenant pay a Thailand letting agent who in turn pays you by international transfer?
Tim ***********
Van Edward and lose a shed load in fx rates, agency banking fees (around £50 a pop)?
Van ********
Tim Lievesley it's only an option
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