@Tony ********

I’ve been riding the MHS loop for over 40 years. If you’re an experienced rider, I’d personally spend the extra money for a few days and rent a bigger bike to do the loop. Scooters are fine for around CM, but why not treat yourself and get a 500 or 650 and really enjoy the ride? My 650 Versys is the perfect bike for the MHS loop in my opinion. Enjoy 😎

That’s insane. It costs nothing. Ask the bank what they need, get those papers, return and open account.

@Mark ********

throwaway tickets are $15. Pass immigration and toss it in the bin. Onward ticket.com

Totally valid… works every time.

@Jasper ************

great idea. I’ll do the same. 👍🏼

@Robert ********

did you miss the “real, verifiable reservation” part? Customers do have a real, verifiable, legal reservation which they are free to convert to a ticket if they wish… or buy a cheap bus ticket out of the country if you’re a real stickler for the rules.

Make a reservation to anywhere from Onwardticket.com which will provide you with a real, verifiable reservation for about $15. Throw it in the garbage after landing and passing through immigration.

@Paul *******

Correct, no fees from Bkk Bank, but fees from Canadian account. I didn’t post a question, merely suggested cash is king in my opinion. I am aware of many ways to do cashless payments from my Bkk Bank… I prefer cash.

@Paul *******

I do have a Thai account and have transferred large amounts when buying a home and motorcycles. I’m not aware of any Canadian banks who reimburse fees, but I hear some US banks do. If any Canadian banks do, that would be a good option. I find transferring large amounts leaves me vulnerable to the bank rate of the day is for the entire transfer, whereas having $10,000. cash allows me to transfer as much or as little as I want when rates are in my favour. Cash is king in my opinion. I’ve tried Wise too, but still prefer using cash… maybe I’m just old school.

I’d check the Canadian Customs website to be sure, but I believe any “individual” is allowed to carry $10,000. out of the country without declaring it. I don’t see why age would matter. Bank machines in Thailand will stiff you with a 200 baht charge for every withdrawal and will only allow a 20,000 baht ($800.) limit per transaction. I always bring in $10,000. CDN cash and have never had a problem. Cash is king in Thailand.

Ned Focker hmmm… my experience is exactly the opposite. Almost without exception the IOs have been helpful, patient and have worked to help me resolve whatever issue I was dealing with. Perhaps the problem isn’t the IOs Focker?