Switch to Tello if in US. Can port number and choose plan from $5 for basic to get 2 factor verification and$25 for unlimited. Porting goes quickly. I do not know what other countries the porting works with but must happen while in home country

Emmy Wenika. Can find her here on Facebook. She is honorable, knowledgeable fair priced, efficient and honest. There is no need but if you want you can say I referred you. I am working with her right now in my effort to get LTRV as an upgrade from the retirement visa she previously helped me get. She also helped me get both Thai car and motorcycle drivers licenses

If you plan travel in and out of the country pay the extra for a multiple entry visa when applying in Thailand. Will save a lot of hassle for a little bit of baht

@Stuart ********

you are so very correct. Still learning and growing into all of this. Thanks

@Stuart ********

I have a Non O12 month Multiple entry retirement visa. I have exited and rendered Thailand without issue with the visa remaining good until the anniversary extension date according to the officer who stamped me in.

@Jesper ******

this is done in the US regularly. Both can access.

@Dwayne *******

you are welcome. I did not discern that your were so young 555. I am 72 and shooting for a healthy 120. 555

@Dwayne *******

SS can directly deposit to Thailand. BB has a form they complete which is signed by bank manager to help with this. Than go to the US Embassy in Manila and download and complete the US form they have. Send both forms to the US Embassy in Manila. They will then arrange direct deposit of SS payment to your Thai account. I plant to do this when I complete my permanent move to Thailand in July. US SS $ are not taxed by Thailand per agreement with US. I was told the process takes about three months to complete and then needs to continue several months to become “seasoned”.

Glad you asked this. I will be doing the same soon 5 checked bags. Appreciate all the responses. Baggage fee with JAL $600 USD for the three extra bags by the way.

Check with US branch of Bangkok bank and see if they can help with opening a Thailand BKB account from here.