EU has rule …. No such thing in Thailand. Extend and Border run as long as you can get away with it is the rule in Thailand: you will know as you will be warned ( “this is last time” the immigration officer will tell you, usually they do not refuse entry….). They however can start looking at other criteria which could be used against you: exit route out of the country within 90 days, 20,000 baht on you, booked accommodation so being compliant after few extension and border runs is crucial.

I was at a Thai Local Branch yesterday and looked at the FX board: not compared well with the Wise rate.

@Hartmut *******

the letter i am picking up on Monday addressed to only one bank i had to nominate. The letter however free (but it takes 5 working days). Different IO do things differently.

@Neale ********

absolutely. Thai QR system: priceless (for us who do not carry cash).

@Neale ********

between 4000 and 5000 usually. Some other nationalities 13,000.

@Jon *******

and a letter of residency from immigration - Some immigration offices charge 100 baht and some 0 baht but the letter is addressed and valid for one bank only (Kasikorn etc)

Why do you need an agent?

@Andy ***********

a lot of countries tax worldwide earned income and Thailand is / will be moving in the same direction.

@Stuart **********

this year the uplift was 10.1%: higher of Inflation RPI, wage inflation or 2.5%. Do not disregard cumulative effect of the annual increases.

ASEAN 30 days exempt