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How can I get a dollar bank draft in Phuket to send to the USA when local banks cannot help?

Mick ********

the US is excrutiating to deal with payments. Very archaic system. Im used to all online banking, there its like back in the 60s.

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What are the experiences of using Agoda for hotel bookings?

Mick ********

i used agoda to book what i thought was a 10 day quarantine room. it was a test and go x 10 days sigh.but altho the hotel was happy to refund agoda wants. instead gave me credit, but im still stuck in canada so not likely to use it.

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How can I find help with complicated Thailand visa paperwork without feeling overwhelmed?

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@Declan **********

ive tried to apply for visa three times over last 12 months lmfao. did my head in.

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What are the best ways to send money to a girlfriend in Thailand if she is having trouble cashing a money order?

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@Chadaporn *************

yes this is good and great rates.

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What are the common issues faced by users of Wise (TransferWise) when transferring money to Thailand?

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@Lynnette ******

i gave up. last attempt to set up a multi currency wallet, they wanted it wired, $20 from my bank plus their $5 fee. to transfer $20. wtf.

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What are the common issues faced by users of Wise (TransferWise) when transferring money to Thailand?

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welcome to my world. they can never give a straight answer on why transactions dont go thru. Blame it on my bank. my bank says nope, no problem here. One thing i did work out tho, is certain countries they flag and if account is newly opened.

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What are the best ways to send money to Thailand while avoiding high fees?

Mick ********

depdning on country you send from there are other forex conpanies too like xe, oanda, ofx, currency cloud etx

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What are the best ways to send money to Thailand while avoiding high fees?

Mick ********

wise much better rates

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Do you need a TEFL or a Degree to teach English in Thailand?

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@Chris ********

boom!

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Why is Facebook not translating Thai to English anymore?

Mick ********

ugh. coz someone misspelled salute in reference to the queen the whole world has to copy and paste thai. lololol. worlds gone mad.

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