@John *******

$2500usd

It took 6 days for Wise to get my USD, even though it left my bank in less than one day.

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.

@Peter *******

no. At least for non o retirement, not required for 90 day.

Regarding Wise… 35/guide-to-thb-transfers

@Leo ****

you get a non o first for 90 days and then you can open a bank account and immediately deposit your 800k

I know Kasikorn and Bangkok will show oversea transfers. Make sure to select correct reason for sending money.

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

@Osian *******

4 days ago

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).