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Do I need a visa for a layover in Bangkok without changing terminals?

Von ******

No.

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Should I start building my house in Thailand now or wait until I move there?

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@Brandon ***********

exactly how my best friend built his house.

The final payment was withheld from the Builder until they rectified issues and painted the entire blockwork and rendered boundary fence line.

That was worth 35% of the job.

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Is Pattaya a good choice for digital nomads who want to live by the sea in Thailand?

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Try Jomtien, not as hectic as Pattaya can be. Still has beach areas and facilities Farrang enjoy.

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What is the best way for a U.S. passport holder to show an income of 65,000 baht to the Thai immigration office?

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

doesn’t stop them from asking and think we both know that if you didn’t produce them or protest that it was outside the requirements, one would find themselves without said Visa Renewal being granted. TIT.

They hold all the cards and they know it.

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What is the Thai privilege membership program and how does it compare to other visa options?

Von ******

pretty accurate. 🤨

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What are the fees for sending money with Wise and how to avoid SWIFT transfers to Bangkok Bank?

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@Greg **********

yes, checked ✔️ the deposit says International funds transfer in my BKK Bank account. Cheers for that.

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What are the fees for sending money with Wise and how to avoid SWIFT transfers to Bangkok Bank?

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@Greg **********

nope 👎🏾 just logged into my Wise and went to send money to my BKK Bank Account and it has been reinstated by Wise.

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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?

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@Don **********

Saudi and US both producing MORE oil as of yesterday and the US price per barrel of crude on World Market has been heading downwards not up despite Rus/Ukraine conflict and the Israel/Palestine tiff.

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How is the experience of getting a 30-day visa extension in Bangkok?

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@Steven **************

was having this conversation about the Baht being strong when my home currency has gone up against Yen, USD, Canadian, yet it has made no ground on the cross rate against the Baht! How is that possible? What is the factors that keeps the Baht high? Would like to hear your insights

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Can I enter Thailand with one passport and leave with another?

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Biometric identification is not gonna be fooled, that is why they take a happy snap and your swirls on your finger skin. Roll the dice and smile. 😊

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