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How can I find a housekeeper in Bangkok for my 1br condo?

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a month ago

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Will I have issues living in Thailand with a felony conviction from when I was 16?

Martin *********

You need to apply for your retirement Visa after you get here not beforehand

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What are some affordable visa agents for the DTV Visa in Thailand?

Martin *********

Best and affordable are two different things. I have found that affordable agents can't get things done as well as other agents that cost more. If your goal is to get things done right the first time and not have to worry about it then that it's going to cost you a little bit more

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What are some cheap ways to call from Thailand to the USA without using popular apps?

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I use a free VPN (Proton VPN) that is connected to a number in the US, sometimes you have to keep changing servers to get a US server, then I use Google voice and it's free. Both items are free

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What should I do if I can't get a bank account or a non-immigrant visa in Thailand?

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This is another reason why you should hire an agent to take care of this for you. They will get it all right the first time and very quickly

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How can I download my TM30 from the Thai immigration site for my Non-O visa renewal?

Martin *********

Ask the landlord to send you the PDF.

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How can I send payments from my Revolut Thai Baht account to a Krungthai bank account using the correct format?

Martin *********

Try going directly to the website instead of using the app. Sometimes that helps

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What should I do if my Wise account is closed due to suspected fraudulent activity while trying to send money to my wife?

Martin *********

@Nikki ********

I would love to be able to do that but Bangkok Bank told me they could not

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What should I do if my Wise account is closed due to suspected fraudulent activity while trying to send money to my wife?

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I stopped using Wise because of the large amount of complaints and their transfer fee went from $6 USD to $22 USD. I use Remitly now. Fee is only $1.99 and the net transfer is only about 50 Baht lower.

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How can I import my 13 cats to Thailand for retirement while ensuring their safety and finding suitable accommodation?

Martin *********

The good news is you probably won't ever go hungry if you bring all those cats with you

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What are the best visa agency recommendations for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

Martin *********

PM sent

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