Last rate 2 weeks ago was 40.89

@Steve ******

ahh they told me it was £15 or £20 a time depending on which conversion rate I choose. I pay under £4 with Transferwise and it usually arrives in seconds at a good rate. I will check the last rate I got.

@Steve ******

it does take two days and cost is about 10 X Transferwise though. I transfer GBP everymonth and it arrives in THB at a good conversion. Far better than I would get here.

@Dianne ****

I don't think they would qualify as teachers for the major International Thai Schools as the documentation and requirements are much higher in Thailand then Burma.

The schools are closed in Myanmar anyway so no rush.

If you have a temp driving licence with your residence on the back and a certificate of residence from immigration (100 baht) or your Embassy (British 2400 baht) it is fairly easy. I walked into Bangkok and put 500k on the counter and asked for an account. I bought their 500 baht insurance and debit card and was out in 40 minutes (including the compulsory walk through ATM usage lesson)

I used to play cards with a guy with Leprosy, until he threw his hand in ,!

But I think buying property counts as investment.

@Michael *******

I am not an expert. You can Google or ask Tod Daniels for accurate up to date info