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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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Should I use a U.S. address or report my new address abroad for banking and Social Security after moving out of the U.S.?

Martin *********

I maintain a box at a UPS Store and that's where all my banking, social security information is sent to. Next year I will change that to a virtual office that will scan all of my mail and then I can decide which ones I want to have sent to me here in Thailand

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Do I need a visa to travel to Thailand for 30 days as a UK citizen?

Martin *********

There have been some recent changes to visas to Thailand so double check their website before coming here

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Can you relocate to Thailand on social security income alone with limited savings?

Martin *********

You will need an agent to take care of the the 800k deposit for you but going forward you will need $2k per month minimum SS payment

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What is the cheapest way to ship personal belongings to Thailand?

Martin *********

Buy them here

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What is the cheapest way to transfer funds to a Thai bank account?

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@Austin ********

no not at all I always use a VPN

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What is the cheapest way to transfer funds to a Thai bank account?

Martin *********

I used to use Wise until they started closing USA based accounts. Now I use Remitely and Western Union. I check both to get the best net rate.

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How can expats in Thailand keep their US number just for 2-factor authentication?

Martin *********

I use an old flip phone that has TracFone contract. I believe it was $60 for the year and it does Wi-Fi calling and texting so I have it set up at home and the only time I use it is what I get a text for two step Authentication

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Can I use Western Union for long-term visa payments like Wise?

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@Ken **********

do you know who does besides Wise?

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Can I use Western Union for long-term visa payments like Wise?

Martin *********

Did you get an answer to this question? I'm interested in using them as well since wise is so buggy lately

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What are the best apps for sending money to Thailand besides Wise?

Martin *********

Wise always works quickly for me. I have SS deposited in US Bank and transferred to BKK Bank. I have my money in 24-36 business hours.

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