I’m doing pretty much the same thing, not giving it a second thought.

Side note. We found Vientiane to be dusty and tedious. Consider spending your time waiting in Luang Prabang.

I’m glad this is not another anonymous post. 555

@Greg *******

what about ATM withdrawals in country?

I carefully wrote my employment contract to state that all in income is considered earned in the United States, regardless of where the work is performed. Come this summer, we will see how this plays out.

I arrived in Thailand January 16 and left the same day. Came back to DMK on the 21st. Both time entering (BKK and DMK) my laminate was greeted with a big smile, no questions, and a 180 day stamp.

Schwab debit card. Free ATM in Thailand, actually they reimburse you at the end of the month for any fees, no minimum balance, no monthly fees, you can do wire transfers to your landlord‘s bank account, I believe you can set up bill pay online also. 24 seven live customer service. And you can customize it for whatever country you live in. Can’t say enough good things about them.

Have to put in a plug for the Charles Shwab debit card. I opened my account last Friday, no minimum deposit, no fees, they refund all ATM charges at the end of the month by crediting back to your account, apparently the card works very well in Thailand. You even get a brokerage account along with your checking account. I spoke to them and they are expediting delivery of my card so I will have it before I leave next month for Thailand. They have 24 seven live customer service, and are incredibly helpful.

@Sylvia *******

can you recommend an insurer? Please DM me. Thank you.

@Robert **********

yeah I watched that video, seems like you will need a new recent bank statement, and probably copies of all the other documents, assuming they are still valid. Seems like the bounce may be easier.