@Andy ***********

yes but my friend on a retirement extension has had ฿800k frozen with Bangkok bank so you go figure.

@Garrett **********

he's talking about bank letters for immigration purposes

@Andrew ******

agreed. I also don't think older well dressed people have any problems but there's to be more scrutiny. I'm living here arm so this doesn't affect me. In the past I've had many types of Visas and come 3xempt too. This lawyer is now a resident and has his eat to the ground so to speak. Interesting he discussed border bounces which I've done too.

@John ***

that's perfect

@Andrew ******

sure and my post is to advise if your pulled aside your purpose for entering the Kingdom is tourism under visa exemption and to have those 3 things available. There has been heightened scrutiny this year with people being denied. This is from Sydney Consulate and I've just noticed "business purposes". People are getting denied more often now.

@Pe***

I use Wise to send money but your bank is on the list of not supported from 6 May 2025

THB recipient banks

Starting on 6 May 2025 , the following banks will no longer be supported due to payment system upgrades in Thailand:

TMBThanachart Bank (011)

Citibank (017)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (018)

Standard Chartered Bank (020)

United Overseas Bank (024)

The Government Savings Bank (030)

HSBC (031)

Deutsche Bank (032)

The Government Housing Bank (033)

Bank For Agriculture And Agricultural Cooperatives (034)

Mizuho Corporate Bank (039)

BNP Paribas (045)

Bank Of China (052)

Thanachart Bank (065)

Islamic Bank Of Thailand (066)

TISCO Bank (067)

ICBC (070)

The Thai Credit Retail Bank (071)

Land And Houses Retail Bank (073)

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (Thai) PCL (SMTB) (080)

Supported recipient banks:

Bangkok Bank Public Company

Kasikorn Bank

Krung Thai Bank

Siam Commercial Bank

CIMB Thai Bank

Bank Of Ayudhya (Krungsri bank)

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank

How much can I send?

The maximum amount that you can send per transfer depends on the recipient's bank.

Recipient bank Maximum per transfer (THB)

Bangkok Bank Public Company 2,000,000

Kasikorn Bank 2,000,000

Siam Commercial Bank 1,499,999

Other recipient banks 500,000

@Garrett **********

some like Bangkok bank freezes your funds for 4 months

@Andrew ******

ok sure and my comment is directed to tourists who enter for the purposes of tourism so not you. As a tourist and if your questioned by IO's then you have to provide the equivalent of thai baht in your pocket you must show a trip out of Thailand within your visa or exempt period and your address whilst in Thailand. That's the rules.

This is off the evisa website

"Required Document

( Please check relevant embassy/

consulate-general website for specific

required documents)

Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

Photograph taken within the last six months

Document indicating current location

Travel booking confirmation

Proof of accommodation in Thailand (e.g., accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand)

Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 20,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsorship letter)"

@John ***

do you have a 'TM30 receipt?

@Sarah *****

ok I'm only since 2010 but the earthquake scared alot first one for a long time