Countries currencies have never been this volatile for many years,and I defy most to be able to pick highs and lows, especially so called economists who have a piece of paper from university. I'd definitely have faith in Warren Buffett,he has a track record of proof. I deal with an excellent forex company, get daily movements,and when I feel comfortable I make my deal. Sometimes I lose,and others I win. What I'll never understand is those who ONLY use an ATM card for each 20,000 k. I pay BKK bank 200thb,and zero to the forex company. A win win.
Allan Bell, you can also convert your tourist visa to a NON O at Bangkok immigration as long as it still has 15 days minimum validity left. It will cost 2,000 thb and be under consideration then you'll go back, pay 1,900thb and get an extension to your visa based on retirement. May suit you better and save you money.
You can just go to an adjoining country and apply. Don't know if all issue them but I got mine in Penang 5 months ago and no problem. You'll either need
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0 thb in any account for 2months,or proof of income of 65,000thb per month and verified by your Embassy in Thailand.
. Man,you've done a bloody stunning job there,and I'd defy many to do better. Her situation does sound difficult though. I've known two friends running different businesses as silent partners and they were doing so well that a couple of struggling local businesses used an interesting immigration swifty and that was goodbye to both,and the investment. What actually bugs me is,this lady wants to do it the lawful way which is a credit to her,and makes me think of the Many,who are doing all on tourist visas and for lengthy periods. Just last night I met another of the many I've come across,and she was blatant. I'm here with my 19 year old son,and as I've always taught him to do things here legally, he won't chance it,and he knows more illegals than I so I do feel like a somewhat wrong advisor to him.