Is it better to keep funds in a Thai bank or something like Wise for the DTV application? Specifically looking to apply in Manila or Jakarta

When using monthly deposits, must the money be sent directly to the Thai bank from the source (example: Social Security or rental income) to prove that it's income, or could I simply send monthly amounts from my US bank account?

US citizen. Hoping to go on an OA visa in December.

A few questions (again) after using search here and some google/web.

1. Any opinions on State Department Federal Credit Union and the ACA group that is the path to getting accounts there? Supposedly they are good with foreign addresses, and also web/ip platforms for MFA. Issue is I don't see a lot of current reviews, or mentions in the expat groups.

2. Maintaining US credit cards as an expat. Not expecting a tutorial here but any links to good info or first hand success in keeping them open?

3. Why don't we see any info on Gentleman Girls, only Lady Boys? (OK disregard this one).

Any help appreciated.

I applied for DTV 3 days ago, they requested extra documents this morning. I uploaded the new documents but they requested new ones. I have a question about one of the items.

The one you provided is not a pay slip. Please provide pay slips for the past six months that show detail the amount of tax deducted from your salary, as well as any overtime, bonuses, or other deductions.

I'm working for an American company, and I get my salary in my bank account directly and pay my taxes in my country. Taxes are not deducted from my monthly income, as I am technically exporting services. They are calculated at the end of the year based on that year's income. So I don't have a slip like that, what should I send them for this item? I already shared my contract with the company, the company's business registration, and monthly transactions from the company to my personal bank account.

I've just transferred £1000 from UK to Kasikorn, the UK charged just £5 and i sent in pound sterling, because UK always charge more when they exchange it. However Kasikorn has just creamed 3%, no biggy for £1000, but this was a trial to see speed and charges, it will kill me sending 5 or 10 million baht. So my question is, from experience, do any of you know whether different banks charge different amounts, if so which is best, and finally does the amount % get less the more you send?

Is there still complications regarding bank account opening in Thailand following approval of DTV Visa?

Preparing to apply for DTV in Vientiane, Laos.

I've seen some reports saying that the 500k THB must be in the account continuously for the preceeding three months.

Can anyone confirm or contradict this? I'm planning to transfer money into the account just before applying, since it's currently spread over several accounts.

Thanks.

Hi everyone, what's the latest in bank statement requirements?

As in how long the 500k THB need to be in the account.

I have a Thai bank account and can provide the 6 months in statements if necessary but I'll only transfer the 500k+ in next week.

My best travel options would be Phnom Penh, HCMC or Bali. I don't mind spending time in any of those, so if one takes longer than the other it doesn't matter much.

Thanks!

I am looking for some information please. I will have around 200,000GBP when I move to Thailand. Can anyone give me an idea of the best rate of interest I can get from a bank. TIA.

Im on a retirement visa here and had the 800,000 baht in my Thai bank. Recently read that 400,000 baht must be the lowest amount maintained in the bank account.

Is this correct as I am unable to see any detail of this for this visa?

What is the impact if the amount is below 400,000 baht?

Thanks.