I use Bolt all the time and used Grab when I can't get one on Bolt. Grab tends to be a little more expensive. Both apps give you a choice of type of transport and different costs. If you want to get one outside the airport you can at least first check out what you should be paying using the apps if you don't want to wait around for one to arrive. I really like Bolt very rarely let's you down only when some big event has happened and thousands are also trying to get a taxi. Then your best option when you want to get around is motorbike taxi if it's not too scary for you or the taxi bus which I had to use recently in Pattaya to get away from the fireworks evening.

Good luck with your ventures in Thailand it's a truly wonderful place to live 👍🏼🙏🏼

This is heart warming to read...I go Monday to same office for my 1st ever one. Just keeping my fingers crossed it will be a similar experience 🤞🏼🙏🏼

@Fernando ***********

- you should get it all organised BEFORE you leave if there is time and get the debit card if its available.

I would suggest you go to the Wise website it's very good and Q & A's will give you a better idea how it all works. If you are retiring to Thailand and or having lengthy trips to Thailand you will find it very useful. Beware despite Wise claiming otherwise you will be stung with a 220 baht withdrawal fee if using Wise card to withdraw money (they have a very good article about using Wise in Thailand make sure you read it).

As others have said open a Thai bank account but be prepared that can also get awkward too. I would suggest you also join the Wise Facebook group for help there too.

Good luck 🤞🏼🍀

Am I missing something? Why do people need 2 numbers? 🤔🙄

@Cris *****

- thank for the tip 👍🏼

@Dave ********

- yes it's about 1 hour north of Korat. I might be able to check this place out many thanks 👍🏼

@Cris *****

- 👍🏼 where did you get it from?

@Bonnie ********

- Bua Yai at the moment but then heading to Pattaya for a while 👍🏼

@Damien ********

- thank you Damien I'm already convinced it's worth it. I can imagine the kind of injuries without it 👍🏼

@Nick ******

- 👍🏼