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Should I use Wise for transferring funds to Thailand or direct transfers from Schwab?

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7 months ago

Can I transfer 800,000 baht into my Thai bank account in installments for my retirement visa?

21 comments

a year ago

Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

100 comments

a year ago

Can Americans with a Charles Schwab account transfer money directly to a Thai bank without using a service like Wise?

11 comments

a year ago

Can I buy food at Taipei airport without exchanging money during a layover from the US?

13 comments

a year ago

Should I start working with a visa agent in October or wait until I relocate to Chiang Mai?

87 comments

a year ago

Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

8 comments

2 years ago

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Can Americans with a Charles Schwab account transfer money directly to a Thai bank without using a service like Wise?

Brian ********

I have one. I will have more than 20 by the time I move. Thanks for the info!

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Colin ********

I plan to do it up front. Put the money in myself. I'm not going to cut corners, and the agency I use has me do the legwork, they assist with all the documents. With everything above board, I don't see a problem.

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Can Americans with a Charles Schwab account transfer money directly to a Thai bank without using a service like Wise?

Brian ********

according to Schwab, all it does is restrict what you can invest in. Seeing as I'm just using their checking account merely collecting interest in my tiny investment account, it shouldn't be an issue.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Brian ********

let's say I'm oganizationally handicapped, lol! Would prefer to spend a bit of money to make sure it's done correctly.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Brian ********

I was just looking at the Assist Thai Visa site, and it seems they go with you to immigration to get the visa, so they seem legit so far.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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

just looking at Assist Thai Visa, and it seems they take you to immigration to get the visa, so that seems like a good thing.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Maxim **********

actually they have 2.1k followers and are the most referred to in Chiang Mai. That said, I will contact TVC to see if they will assist me even though I won't be in Bangcock.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Peter ***************

I've been considering that, however all the plans you can buy in the States are around 4 to 600 bucks a month, which will blow my budget. I know plans bought in Thailand are cheaper, so that's another thing I'll check into while I'm there in October. I've heard 1500 a year (dollars) can get me something decent.

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Maxim **********

TVC is in Bangkok. How would that work with me in Chiang Mai? Thay said, how much would a lawyer cost?

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Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Peter ***************

thanks. I am visiting Chiang Mai in October and I'll make an appointment to see them. Planning on moving May of next year (I retire in March).

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a year ago

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