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Does using Wise for a 65k deposit with SCB indicate a foreign transfer?

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3 months ago

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What are the current challenges expats face with obtaining bank letters for visa extensions in Thailand?

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@Martin *********

im not surprised its the pattaya brach that get caught with opening accts for money launderers and came into spotlight...even the jomtien immigration is giving a hard time

21 days ago

What are the current challenges expats face with obtaining bank letters for visa extensions in Thailand?

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@Frederick ********

BigC Onnut branch 5mins from Onnut station green line

21 days ago

What are the current challenges expats face with obtaining bank letters for visa extensions in Thailand?

Jesper *******

Sorry to hear about your friends encounter...I have gotten my letter with no issues from bkk bank BigC Onnut bkk and they also stamp my 12mths statements which I printed from the app on

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....extensions done on

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moving forward I have decided to use Swift for my monthly transfers instead of using Wise

22 days ago

What are the current challenges expats face with obtaining bank letters for visa extensions in Thailand?

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@Frederick ********

hope u can get it....I gottem mine last 2weeks the bank letter and they stamp the 12mths statements that I printed from the app BigC Onnut bkk

22 days ago

Can you obtain a DTV visa without having 500,000 baht in your bank account?

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@Pat *****

whats the point when he can't support himself when something happens in thailand... Another gofundme? He can't even beg or borrow from his friends or relatives back home to proof that fund in his acct for three mths.....just come to thailand as tourist

22 days ago

Can you obtain a DTV visa without having 500,000 baht in your bank account?

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@Derek **********

yes and they start a gofundme when that happens

22 days ago

Can you obtain a DTV visa without having 500,000 baht in your bank account?

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@Bob *********

exactly...the OP doesnt have the means to support himself and expect the immigration to approve his DTV

22 days ago

Can you obtain a DTV visa without having 500,000 baht in your bank account?

Jesper *******

Do you know why there's a need to proof 500k in your bank acct?

22 days ago

Do I need to update my bank book on the day of applying for my first visa extension based on retirement in Chiang Mai?

Jesper *******

Just make 100baht deposit or withdrawal and update the bank book at those machines before going to immigration

22 days ago

Can I enter Thailand on a visitor visa while waiting for my retirement visa approval?

Jesper *******

You apply for the visa at home with home funds and wait for approval.....after approval travel to thailand and open bank acct with that visa .....bank in 800k and apply for extension

23 days ago