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@Robert *******
for some reason, I cannot get a Wise Card right now in the United States. Cards are not available. I would not mind if I could virtually hold Thai Baht in Wise, I just want a way to be able to get the Baht when needed. If I had a card no problem. Otherwise I think I would need a Thai Bank to get money out.
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@Peter ********
did you enter with a retirement Visa? And have agent get bank account.
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@Kool ******
the actual money is not an issue. Not a significant amount. This is more preparatory work, instead being stressed out to try and do it all in 90 days. Also , trying to take advantage of friendly exchange rates, I see a lot of volatility with Trump on the horizon.

Very good point, about doing it all at once. I was not aware of FET, that is something I want the flexibility to have.

Two Banks is a good recommendation, I suppose once you have one , it could be easier to get the second.

Very sound advice, thank you.
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@Stuart ********
so no harm no foul..if I can't open a bank account, than it would be same as if I had entered visa exempt for my normal holiday, outside the cost of the Visa and Certificate of Residence.
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It's 2025, c'mon they have more data on you, than you can remember about yourself.
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Pizza Big , but it's more Italian style. Do you really want New York style.
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From my understanding this style of building the strength of the building comes in the core elevator shafts. With shear walls to resist lateral movements. I don't know perhaps just bad timing in the building phase as the building didn't have it's full design integrity yet.
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@Melissa ************
right, oh I remember it was a pain in the tail, I would always have to scramble to find a pen. 🤣🤣. I have not seen the cards in years. Even before COViD I don't remember the cards. But definitely after COViD no cards.