Bangkok bank take 0.25 % or min 200 and max 500....Krungsri say almost same but pretty much always take 500 irrespective of value unless its very low value. Anyhow....wise or revolut don't tell you that. The figure is not too bad as long as you send over 40,000 baht (preferably 60K to guarantee a saving) as that costs you 220 for each 20K at the cash machine(if you can even get 20K as most cards are limited to 10K (some USA cards are 20K)....unless you use Aeon as they are 150 but they closed a lot of ATMs now.

@Peter *********

source?

@Phil *******

not true. some Thai banks have landing fees and some use intermediary with transit fees.

immigration can ask anything they want. Airlines follow rules which are in front of them at check-in. Depending on your nationality the Airline might ask for onward or return ticket but this is not identical for all nationalities. Immigration can ask anything but are unlikely to refuse you if you have acceptable answers to questions. Proof helps. If you have a DTV you have already proved most things at application and so its highly unlikely they will question you further. Thats the whole point of a visa. However i have no direct experience of DTV use and potential questions.

@Patrick *******

i think its likely. Like when it was 45 after covid...they must have so many arguments about it and can't make up their minds. The evisa site is OK. i did a dummy one yesterday to test it. Then there's the new arrival tax.....they just can't stop messing around with the status quo.

if its anything like most countries you can't even get them to stamp less days !!! I've tried and failed in South Africa where its a RPITA due to them not stopping the clock when you leave to adjoining countries.

depends on your nationality. it pops right up in front of them.....well its at the right on some systems.....depending on your passport nationality. if your from UK....not asked, not needed. USA yes, needed. etc etc etc.

776e94bb18ee90/Life_Certificate.pdf

Witnesses who can sign a Life Certificate

The person who witnesses the Life Certificate should not be related to you by birth or marriage, and should not live at the same address as you.

People who can witness a Life Certificate are:

a member of the police force

a teacher or lecturer

an officer of a bank authorised to sign documents on its behalf

a doctor, surgeon, dentist, nurse, pharmacist or optician registered under the law of the country where the declaration is made

a care or residential home manager (if customer is resident)

a barrister, solicitor or advocate authorised to practice in the country where the declaration is made

paralegal (certified paralegal, qualified paralegal, or associate member of the Institute of Paralegals)

a Notary Public or any other person allowed to administer oaths in the country where the declaration is made (commissioner for oaths)

a civil servant or government employee

a member of the Foreign Service of the United Kingdom or HM Overseas Civil Service or a British Diplomatic or Consular Officer

a councillor, for example local or county

a local government officer

a Member of Parliament

a magistrate or Justice of the Peace

a minister of a recognised religion