Sorry Brandon, I guess shoulda asked what entry type you’re on and age. Non-O visa woulda been no problem as that’s what I’m on, tourist visa before I was refused, age no idea what folks can get
What the picture is showing is the value of bhat that your Thai bank account would receive, so yes need Thai bank account to fulfil extension requirement where the money lands - WU is just the intermediary connected to your home country bank in this instance. Although it can xfer through a number of other methods. Some of the apps work different. In most cases the charges and rate I’ve found are better than a direct home bank to Thai bank xfer. I’m merely using them as a money services provider rather than a bank, for completely different purposes some are also regarded as banks but not in regard to fulfilling the
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requirement - need the money Thai bank account for that.
Barry if you can - just be safe and deposit 65k each month, don’t split it up unless you really have to. Many people use Wise to xfer to Thai back - personally over the last three months I’ve found Western Union offering better rates - example for today in photos. Most banks will charge more
For exchange - some folks will disagree but I give you my experience. One final point, I prefer not to xfer on a Friday or weekend as it may take one or two BUSINESS days to xfer and that can sometimes be a little unsettling. Good luck.
An example for you bud - out of a grand: the tenner slight tear, the score they couldn’t fully remove writing on the queens face but they tried - both rejected. TT Exchange Pattaya