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How can I ensure my money transfers from the UK show as Foreign Telegraphic Transfers in my SCB account for my Long Stay Marriage Visa in Thailand?

Michael ********

I do swift transfer from my bank in Sterling and get a good rate when it arrives at Bangkok Bank at least as good as wise and get the FTT prefix as was advised to me as necessary.

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

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

I will stick with the way I do it and get the FTT prefix on the transfer the way I was advised originally by immigration.

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

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@Gary ******

I live here on a retirement Visa

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

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@Stuart **********

OK I obviously was told wrong.

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

Michael ********

@Stuart **********

OK, I accept that, but what do Wise charge to transfer 2K every month ?

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

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

I wS told different, but anyway I do a Chaps International transfer direct from my bank each month and it costs a standard charge of £20 and for the amount I transfer it is much cheaper than any transfer company, on my bank book I get the correct prefix FTT.

a year ago

Is it safe and easy to transfer $30k to my Thai bank account using Wise as a US citizen?

Michael ********

I was told thar your transfer is best done direct from your home bank account into your Bangkok Bank account if donr though Wise it does not show on the account with the correct international transfer prefix.

a year ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a Thai driving license with a foreign license?

Michael ********

Never come without a international license then its very easy to transfer first to a Thai 2 year license.

a year ago

What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Ham *******

It's quite a few years ago but we came on a AO visa 90 day and our Thai friend accompanied us to various banks and the K bank gave us a joint account, since then we have moved permanently here and to get the retirement visa had to get a Bangkok Bank account each, a joint account is nor recognised by immigration.

a year ago

Is certification of a UK marriage certificate translation required by the Thai Embassy for a Kor Ror 22 extension?

Michael ********

Yes you are correct, there is a Thai lawyer who did all this for me in the UK before we left to live here.

a year ago