PS Converting today is obviously not the preferred choice.

But Bangkok Bank offers foreign currency accounts which are instantly accessible (during office hours). Check with immigration whether they accept a USD balance (in Thailand!) for seasoning. Then you don’t need to convert right away.

Just eat the temporary currency drop. The dollar will go up again in the future (after blondie) so you’ll have to sit out three or four years.

I bought some usd just before he started the trade wars. Too bad for me. I’ll keep them until he’s gone and Americans get back to their senses (if ever).

I self-insure so I need to keep some cash here and there anyway to cover possible (health) calamities.

Don’t ask for a multi-entry visa because that’s the wrong thing and sets you back to starting all over.

You need a re-entry permit, as stated by Stuart.

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

Agree with that. The issue is that emigration starts with a 90 day visa (non-O) and some airlines (or their employees) think that is a short term visa.

Unfortunately people don’t know everything. That doesn’t only apply to people from Thai governmental organizations but also people from everywhere else.

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

Some airlines won’t let you fly without onward or return ticket.

Best not take chances and spend 12 euro on an onward ticket.

@Garrett **********

You said the money doesn’t need to be in the bank until you apply for extension, which is wrong. It must be in the bank 60!days before the application for extension.

You tell Mark to learn to read? Hmm… Have you heard about the pot and the kettle?

That said, I understand you’re a bit emotionally unstable when you add you’re having your period… 🙄

@Mark *******

… and the Wise update trouble on top of that…

When several issues stack up the fantasy reports start… Like you said.

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

My best guess: The increase is a result of the security upgrades the Thai banks are installing (which are causing a few problems here and there).

Bangkok Bank has an online settings menu where you can set your daily limits.

When I open the “transfer” page in the app it tells me my daily transfer limit is 200k.

Step 1 is really to inquire at the immigration office. You’re legally married to a Thai national, which is the requirement for extensions based on marriage. There’s nothing about straight or same sex marriages.

When they refuse: Find a lawyer. They (IO) will create headlines for being backwards and my best guess is they won’t like it.

Note: The Dutch embassy runs a few LHBT-etc programs. Inquire there on how to proceed.