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Will Chaeng Wattana immigration be open from April 13 to 15 during the revised Songkran holiday?
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6 years ago

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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From Wise:

Please note that you can send 50,000 THB or above per transfer only to the following banks from 7 January 2022 due to regulatory changes: Bangkok Bank Public Company. Kasikorn Bank. Siam Commercial Bank.
2 years ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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@Oliver *********
 no. But I have Gold status
2 years ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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Current Swift fees:

Bank of America: 45$ Swift fee +15$ bank fee.

Krungsri: 15$ fee.

Total 75$.

$ to $. Any amount.
2 years ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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@Oliver *********
 krungsri, Bangkok Bank, and others.
2 years ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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@Oliver *********
 Open a US$ account in Thailand. Then transfer to baht locally.
2 years ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
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Wise fees are high for a large amount as they are based on %. Swift fees are fixed, independent of amount. About 75$ maximum, total for both ends.
2 years ago
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Is Wise (formerly TransferWise) a reliable service for transferring money to Thailand from Switzerland?
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For large amounts, the Wise fees are significant. Swift may be the best choice.
3 years ago
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Where can I find a kitchen scale for precise measurements in Khon Kaen?
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Try KitchenWorld Marketplace in Bangkok. They will deliver to KK I am sure.
4 years ago
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What are the best ASQ hotel recommendations in Bangkok for quarantine?
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Movenpick BDMS
4 years ago
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How can I find a one-night SHA+ quarantine package in Bangkok?
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Movempick on Whittayu.
4 years ago
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