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

Or, I believe that if you do not have that lump sum of 800,000 bhats in a Thai Bank (or do not wish to leave that in a Thai Bank) then you can show proof that you are receiving a pension of at least 65,000 bhats in a Thai bank each month!

On opening a bank account....some here have suggested using a Thai Visa agent to do that alone as they can do it quite quickly and stress-free....someone here had also mentioned that this will cost about 3-4000 bhats.

Robert Curtis That explains it because the question that had popped into my mind (and I am sure into others here also) was how did you manage to get the money into the bank after being just 1 week in Thailand. Sure, it can be done but???

@Stuart ********

Thanks

@Stuart ********

I am assuming that the "signed" means signed by you (the owner of the passport?).

@Giorgio *****

Likely does not drink beer though...so maybe the price of bottled water would be better to answer.

@Helen *******

Appreciate that answer also.

Hmmm! I just thought of one possible work-around for Canadian Banks that may not want to wire transfer money to you in Thailand if you are living there. Just transfer the money to a family member in Canada.....and let them transfer the money from their account in Canada to your account in Thailand. Seems pretty simple....but is it?

@Robert *****

Thanks Robert.

@Michelle ***********

Thanks Michelle.

Thanks you for taking the time to reply and input!