@Marty ********

looking into it more deeply, I believe you are correct. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

If you're going to be transferring money in regularly, only 3 banks allow international transfers of 50,000 or more per time. Bangkok, SCB and Kasikorn.

@Albert ********

the thing that often takes the most time is getting a back account straightened out. You're ahead of the game.

@Dan ******

yeah. It's a risk factor for lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, stroke, and dementia.

Air pollution rules out Chiang Mai for me.

@KC ****

in general, the first time you report from a new address needs to be in person.

It depends what time you land. Search for 'phuket smart bus' for more info.

@Wayne *********

you need to have one full year of deposits before you can use the income method.

I had one transaction to Bangkok bank not coded as international. I went to Kasikorn (Wise's partner in Thailand, and the bank the transaction came through on the way to Bangkok bank) and got a letter verifying that it was an international transaction.

But immigration never noticed it wasn't coded as international. In the 3 years I've been transferring money in every month, that's only happened once.

And as stated, use the 'funds for long term stay' reason in the drop-down.

@Brandon ***********

do you have a source for this claim? I've never heard this anywhere before.