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How can I open a Thai bank account without a visa for my marriage visa application?

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Get a non-o visa on line. 90 days. Get here then you need a letter from

Immigration , then you can get bank account. Once you have this get a 12 money extension ( you need

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0 bhat in account ). Then you have time to sort marriage visa (the criteria changes often but this worked for me Dec 24)

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What is the best way to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Non-O. Do online yourself. Quite easy. Don’t waste money on agents

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What are the best options for transferring large sums of money from the UK to Thailand while minimizing fees?

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was done in minutes with wise, ( I am lead to believe weekends are longer for some reason )

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What are the best options for transferring large sums of money from the UK to Thailand while minimizing fees?

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Wise is fastest . Rates real good too. Get a wise card , you can have a bhat account. You top up when rate is good , use like debit card in Thailand. ( still 220 bhat fee at atm mind )

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Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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Do it yourself it’s quite easy.

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What can my friend do after facing issues with Thai immigration and wanting to extend his stay?

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What they say is, if you coming for this period of time this many times. You need get the correct visa ,

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Do I need a Thai Driving License if I have a valid UK license and IDP for my retirement visa?

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@Brandon ***********

exactly that

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Will I encounter issues at passport control in Thailand if I can't provide a return date while intending to retire?

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Never been asked. In 14 trips in 3 years. Never asked for a return ticket either ( even though I did have one )

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What is the best way to handle a £200,000 savings when moving to Thailand, considering interest rates and banking options?

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Leave in Uk bank put in interest account t that will pay into your current account each month, get a wise card. Open a wise bhat account, Keep eye on exchange rate and move money when rates good. Ie was 46.9 in July. Bow 41. ?

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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it does seem to change from region to region, mine was in roi-et Isan . Seems there is certain criteria, which depending on where you live and if you use an agent , the criteria may be more relaxed !!!

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