London ****
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London *****
Any wisdom on transferring funds from US to Bangkok Bank without an IBAN no?

Are there charges in Thailand for receiving in Baht?

I presume if I SEND USD will get bad rate from Bangkok Bank to convert?
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@Stuart ********
another way is to buy a cheap ticket out on Expedia. Com (the US website) just before flying and cancel it after you board your last flight. Cancellations within 24 hrs are free.
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@Chris *******
chris I looked at this but seems can only apply for 90 day if visiting "family of a Thai national". And wants details ofthe relationship added. Did u just ignore that part?
London *****
Sorry one more - the agents want to keep my passpory for 3-4 weeks. Can't afford that as have elderly parents and may need to return to UK at short notice.

So only choice is to apply personally?
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@Gordon ******
thats 2000 less rhan 6k I waa quoted by Bangkok Babk Branchin pattaya - that included some expensive accident insurance. Said rhere was no other way and I was free to try everywhere else and then return!
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@Lyndon ***********
ok. I get it. At the end of the day the applicant is responsible for the paperwork that is submitted, regardless of who submits it.

If the officer decides to give a visa based on imcomplete documents, that's his judgement.

Have to draw the line at any false document submissions.
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@Cagneys *******
did you transfer the 800k after the account wss opened? Or did she arrange that too?
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Just out of interest, I am curious as to how the agents get round the 800k requirement. As many of the agents are offering this, albeit at a price. Is it naive to think that requirements are requirements or are they submitting false paperwork?