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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.

8 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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. 😊

9 months ago

How can I ensure my Wise fund transfers are tagged as international for visa extensions in Thailand?

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@Nick ***********

rogee! That makes sense. Will keep that in mind for next year

9 months ago

How can I ensure my Wise fund transfers are tagged as international for visa extensions in Thailand?

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@Nick ***********

to be honest I can’t remember, what is the consensus or benefit to have it listed as International Transfer?

9 months ago

How can I ensure my Wise fund transfers are tagged as international for visa extensions in Thailand?

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So my experience with Wise is that I had one go through onto my BKK Bank as International and one as Other…

Both from same account funds in my home country. 🤔🤷🏽

9 months ago

What are the implications of the proposed tax amendments for DTV holders in Thailand?

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@Michael ******

yes it is.

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9 months ago

What are the implications of the proposed tax amendments for DTV holders in Thailand?

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@Erik ******

fair enough, but I am YET to be classified as a Foreign Tax Resident, was the Commonwealth Bank for reference. 🤐

9 months ago

What are the implications of the proposed tax amendments for DTV holders in Thailand?

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@Michael ******

hey mate, spoke here with my Bank Manager face to face today and asked him about this situation and his answer was that they have no knowledge of it and do not participate in any such scheme; which is what I thought and said to you.

So for ME at least, I am not on the radar.

9 months ago