Both Laos and Vietnam are wonderfull

I think it’s quite common for Thai women to see their Thai husbands and or partners as a necessary evil, as most of them are pretty delinquent in their family responsibilities especially in the North

You often see Thais married women and men at separate tables even in restaurants or at festivals

It’s different for ex pats as they often don’t speak Thai so you get a group of men at one table and the wives at another when at Social events

Move to Laos , Vietnam or Philippines, depending on my age, if 85 + go home with my Wife as my Carer

@Mark ******

ahh I see

There are a couple of others

I used XE and money gram before Wise

Wise have recently increased their fees slightly

Couple of rules with all exchanges

Avoid month ends , Bank Holidays in either Country , Monk Days and any other Thai holidays when transferring funds

Plus get an exchange app so you can follow the rates

What’s your issue with Wise ?

@Floris **************

, yes but most countries I’ve lived in you can fill in the forms and post them

Not possible in Thailand you have to visit in person with all the paperwork

@Giorgio *****

very true , it’s a steep learning curve for some ex pats living in Thailand

@Giorgio *****

yes mate , but thought some may not understand the abbreviation

It’s great isn’t it , all this paperwork to purchase a motor bike

Then 25% of the Thai population ride around with no helmet , no driving licence , no insurance , no Tax paid and all the family riding , husband , wife and two kids

only in Thailand

@Michael *******

nothing is the same in Thailand