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What are the best options for transferring AUD to THB, besides Wise?
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@Garrett **********
 no, they don't have a high exchange rate. They use the mid-market exchange rate.
a year ago
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Is the B800k requirement for the OA visa truly a voluntary bond, and how does it compare with the Elite Visa in terms of residency?
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With a non O, you can eventually switch to the income method. You transfer money in monthly, but don't need 800k in the bank.
a year ago
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What are the TM30 residency reporting requirements for my son staying in my condo in Thailand for three weeks?
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Some of those Jurassic people are dinosaurs.
a year ago
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What are the financial requirements for a Thailand retirement visa, specifically for the Non-O and Non-OA visa categories?
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@Lopsee *********
 imo, the non O is easier. It doesn't have the insurance requirement. But if your priority is keeping money out of Thailand, go for the OA.
a year ago
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What are the financial requirements for a Thailand retirement visa, specifically for the Non-O and Non-OA visa categories?
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@Lopsee *********
 there are two visas commonly referred to as a retirement visa. One is the non OA, which you typically get in your home country. The OA has an insurance requirement, but you can meet the financial obligations with money with foreign funds in foreign accounts.

The non O requires money in a Thai account. 800,000.
a year ago
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What is the meaning of 'goatpads' in relation to staying in Thailand?
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I don't know what a goatpad is, but now my goat wants one.
a year ago
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Can I combine two Thai bank accounts to meet the 800,000 baht requirement for a retirement visa extension?
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@Durrant *******
 this probably depends on the specific office and maybe even immigration officer. As far as I know, there's no rule against having the funds in separate accounts. But some officers might not want the hassle.
a year ago
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Should I use Wise or Bangkok Bank for transferring money to my account in Thailand?
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@Ruth ******
 what you need to check is the total fees, including the exchange rate. Look at what Wise charges and look at what Bangkok bank charges and make up your own mind.
2 years ago
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Will immigration accept a printed bank statement for retirement visa extension from Bangkok Bank?
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It may depend on the office. The bank letter needs to be stamped and official. For me, printouts of the statements was ok
2 years ago
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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?
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This is one reason to eventually go to the income method, if possible. Keep less in a Thai bank. Also, you can set up text and email alerts for every withdrawal, as well as a daily limit on withdrawals. And balance texts and emails every day.
2 years ago
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