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@Steve *******
Thai language and culture from memory
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I use Wise for all money transfers and then send to my Thai account as when I withdraw I avoid the 200 baht fee each time. All happens in minutes
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@Maged *******
I am circa 50 for 2 of us but I don’t have health insurance
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Just get a multi currency account if you are a tourist. If you are planning on being here for a year or more then secure the right visa and proof of residency then no problems
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I use the Thai visa web site. Very simple and efficient. You can just photograph and upload documents directly. From memory it’s about £150 but then it’s done with
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If it’s not the last Interview then they should accommodate a zoom call and then if they want to progress to the final step then you can fly over.
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@Darren ********
of course you need to set it up in your home country so crack on and do it if you are traveling soon
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I use a multi currency wallet called Wise. Great transfer rates from your local bank and you can leave in your account in whatever currency you want.

Agree that the 200 baht adds up so most take out 10,000 cash or more at a time then it’s a 2% cost or less each time