@John *******

I sent more than £10,000 a few weeks ago via Wise.

Do you pay it into your Wise account before transferring it to your Thai account, perhaps that is the difference 🤷

@Paddy *********

okay, it must have changed.

@Paddy *********

since when?

I thought you could send up to 2 million baht?

@Jan *****************

I am beginning to think Nelly is a Troll. Time for me to block them.

@Nelly *****

if you are so certain, why are you asking?

The idp is valid for a longer period than 3 months (I can't remember how long 12 month's?), but it is only valid in Thailand for 3 months at a time, so if you are planning to retire here, it becomes invalid after 3 months, as everyone is stating.

Up to you if you want to risk it, as long as you don't crash into me!

Would you drive without a valid license in the UK?

The IDP is only valid for 3 months, so if you plan to drive a car more than 3 months and be insured, you need to get a Thai license.

It takes about an hour, it's easy and only costs a few quid, so why wouldn't you?

What exchange rate will you get from HSBC?

This is where they usually make their money.

@Randy *****

No, it is to give the IO directions to the location. Once they are at the condo block they can work out the floor etc from your address.

I know (before you say it) they could simply put the address into Google, but TiT🤷

No, it is to give the IO directions to the location. Once they are at the condo block they can work out the floor etc from your address.

I know (before you say it) they could simply put the address into Google, but TiT🤷

@Kevin *********

yes, it seems a bit confusing at first, but if you get the non o in your home country first, everything in Thailand is very easy really. I have extended 3 times now and it has taken me on average about 40 minutes each time at immigration, plus a few minutes at the bank each time. Just be organised, get a folder together to hold copies of your documents and you can do it easily each year. Good luck and enjoy your life in Thailand.