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Is a car insurance renewal quote of 10,400 THB for a 10-year-old car reasonable in Thailand?

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@George ********

I am looking at buying a new Toyota Yaris or Honda City when we arrive in December so that quote looks reasonable I guess.

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Where can I find quality English tea and teabags in Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

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@Ronald ********

that's what we will be doing in December

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Which bank in Thailand allows you to open an account for transferring money from abroad while on an O visa?

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Bangkok Bank, we opened one last month and used Swift to transfer money. Assisted by an agent.

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What does the Long Term Retirement visa application process look like in Thailand, and is it advisable to use an agent?

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About £500 to £550 for the first year is about right for using an agent

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What should I do about visa requirements for my upcoming trip to Thailand?

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Just put your passport details in where it asks for for Visa details and see what happens.

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What are the best SIM/eSIM options for Thailand, and can I use them in Cambodia and Vietnam as well?

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Airola Esim

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What are the best services for transferring money internationally to fund a Thai visa and open a bank account in Chiang Mai?

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no we have two bank accounts, and when we do our Non O Retirement Visas in January it will satisfy the immigration requirements.

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What are the best services for transferring money internationally to fund a Thai visa and open a bank account in Chiang Mai?

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I usually transfer money in GBP and let my Bangkok bank do the exchange. We got a better rate doing this last month.

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What are the best services for transferring money internationally to fund a Thai visa and open a bank account in Chiang Mai?

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it would only cost me £20 in the UK whatever the amount.

Wise is cheaper for sending smaller amounts even though their rates have increased this year.

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Is it advisable to use visa agents to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand without showing the required funds?

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me too 👌👍

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