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Is it necessary for the monthly 65,000 baht transfer for retirement visa extension to come from a pension?

Derek ************

yes I transferred a minimum of 65k monthly into my K bank account and they provided certified bank statements for 22 months and a covering letter for the immigration this was for my second extension, previously I used the 800k method.

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Is it necessary for the monthly 65,000 baht transfer for retirement visa extension to come from a pension?

Derek ************

I used the yearly statements from my pension provider.

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Where can I find quality English tea and teabags in Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

Derek ************

Tops supermarket have Waitrose Gold 160 teabags bags per box

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What is the best health insurance for a 71-year-old expat with no medical issues in Thailand?

Derek ************

Try WRLife there is no age limit on joining the scheme and reasonable priced premiums.

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What visa options are available for my mother to stay in Thailand for 5 months while she prepares for retirement?

Derek ************

Try WRLife for medical insurance and I think Bangkok Band do an accident insurance

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What visa options are available for my mother to stay in Thailand for 5 months while she prepares for retirement?

Derek ************

I have friend who gets a 60 day tourist e-visa multi entry then does a 30 day extension, then a border run, on re-entry you get another 60 days, using this method you can get up-to 9 months, put please fact check the above I’ve not done this myself.

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What eSIMs are recommended for use in Thailand?

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@Steve *********

I agree

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What are expats' experiences using eSIMs in Thailand?

Derek ************

I converted my sim to eSIM at AiS shop in Central and upgraded from 4g to 5g it took a few minutes, unlimited data cost just over 400 THB per month pad as you go no contract.

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Are there common delays with Wise payments, and what can cause them?

Derek ************

Normally instant for me but took 5 minutes yesterday.

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What is the best way to send money from the UK to Thailand: in Baht or Pounds Sterling?

Derek ************

Send in pounds the wise app tells you all fees and how much THB will land in your account before press the send button

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