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It took 6 days for Wise to get my USD, even though it left my bank in less than one day.
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Looks like you’re American, so it will be 800k. When you arrive, open a Thai bank account and deposit it. Needs to always be in for the 2 months preceding your 1 year extension.
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@Peter *******
no. At least for non o retirement, not required for 90 day.
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Regarding Wise…
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@Leo ****
you get a non o first for 90 days and then you can open a bank account and immediately deposit your 800k
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I know Kasikorn and Bangkok will show oversea transfers. Make sure to select correct reason for sending money.
Mike ********
If when you say immigration letter, you mean residence certificate, then the Bangkok Bank around the corner from immigration, was easy and almost no waiting to open a savings account. Did it 2 weeks ago. And be careful, ask the account mgr if deposits are not marked as overseas deposits. Can't remember which, but either SCB or Krungsri said they are not
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I am on 90 day non o visa and opened an account with Bangkok Bank in Jomtien, Second Rd and Soi 7. Needed a resident certificate, which I was able to get with a Tm30 receipt(no contract).