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@Ron ********
they are stopping June 1, I got mine recently also.
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@Ron ********
US and I think British embassy stopped doing residence certificates
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@Lyndon ***********
it evolved into a discussion of insurance, and therefore the merits of the OA visa.
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@Lyndon ***********
if you buy thai insurance it wont cover preexisting conditions, they will raise, cancel you or exclude the conditions if you make a claim, and the amount you’re likely to get for a serious illness is little more than your annual premium. Its fine to say everyone needs health insurance but its not that easy
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I pay about 1.5% on small transfers with Wise-USD to THB. Wise advertising 1%. Not sure nationality of OP.
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@Raymond *****************
I understand, but the international locations cannot transfer between countries. Bangkok bank in new York, Citibank in Thailand (had a few advantages for Americans but is being sold to a thai bank). Some banks have multi-currency accounts (Krungsri Boarding Card), but there will be a cost to get your currency into Baht.
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@Thomas ************************
Bangkok Bank and 2 others can exceed the limit. I just got a notice from krungsri that i need to come have them identify my face in order to transfer over 50.k, not sure if this is for wise
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Many thai refuse those without work permits. You have to keep trying. Also, to get a residency certificate from many immigration offices, you have to have done at least 1 90-day report. I understand that the US Embassy, if you are American, will stop issuing residency certificates June 1.
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@Mauro *******************
very few people who are long term here ate permanent residency, thats hard to get. And many of us are retired or not working but still need bank accounts.