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What is a Letter of Qualification Endorsement from the Thai Board of Investment needed for a retirement visa application?

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3 months ago

What are the options and costs for retirement visas in Thailand for expats over 50?

44 comments

4 months ago

What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa for culinary courses at The Thai Embassy in London?

4 comments

18 days ago

What are the requirements for the DTV visa for culinary courses in Thailand?

4 comments

18 days ago

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

Thanks for the advice I’m moving to Maha Sarakham. My wife works for the government in Thailand and I work in finance. It’s a simple process made complicated

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

Yeah I’ve worked in finance for the past 20 years. Cash is King at the moment but can’t stay like that for long

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

Super Rich today is offering 43.5 to GBP and wise is offering 43.1 after fees. I understand that wise is the most convenient if you have a Thai bank account but occasionally cash is King. The problem is I don’t think I’m allowed to bring 500k into Thailand in cash. Change it at a kiosk and then put it in the bank 😂😂😂

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

not necessarily

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

I’m moving to Thailand this month. I take it you transfer in using wise and then withdraw cash from your Thai bank account? Is there a limit to the amount of cash you can pay in directly to the account. It’s just that Super Rich is offering 43.5 on. GBP against wise of 43.1 after fees. That’s based on rates at the time I’m posting.

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

. Wise does have built in fees but they are small. I use both. Certain places in Thailand cash is still King

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

Any of the exchange kiosks give better rates than the UK. I believe there is one in Suvarnabhumi is the green super rich, is showing 43.05 TT exchange is giving 43.6 in UK and 32.60 in Dollars.

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

Lester *********

Change your money in Thailand. Always get the best rate in Thailand

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Do Thai women prefer to get married quickly, or is this perception based on Western standards?

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@James **************

As I said in my post, there will always be cynicism.

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Do Thai women prefer to get married quickly, or is this perception based on Western standards?

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@Carl *********

My girl is from Maha Sarakham also

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