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What alternatives can I use for transferring money to Thailand after Wise removed the long-term stay option?

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The other ones usually didn't show as an international transfer so they couldn't be used for your visa

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What are the correct financial requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand: is it 800,000 THB AND 65,000 THB income, or OR?

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The latter if you are over 50

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What should I expect on my first trip to Thailand, including transportation, money, food, and accommodation tips?

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@Rich ***********

The rates at level B exchange zone are as good as you get in Bangkok

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What should I expect on my first trip to Thailand, including transportation, money, food, and accommodation tips?

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You can change money at the airport basement level B. Superich usually give the best rates. You can also get the skytrain from there to the centre of town and it is very cheap. Get the aircon bus to Pattaya from Ekkamai also very cheap. If you want to go straight to Pattaya then the bus counter is on level one. I paid 300 baht last time

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Which is a better trip for a family: Hua Hin or Pattaya?

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I would not take a teen to Pattaya. Despite the government saying it is family-friendly in my opinion it is not. Hua Hin is much better.

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What are the best options for renting accommodation in Pattaya and how do I get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya?

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Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya. Takes about 2 hrs with aircon. I paid about 300 baht. All areas are safe in Pattaya. Book somewhere for a couple of nights and then move if it is not for you. Taxi is quicker but costs about 1600 baht but make sure you fix the price before sitting off.

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How can I pay my first electric bill from PEA using Bangkok Bank's mobile app if I receive an error message?

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My Thai wife has the same issue with Bangkok Bank and PEA so she has to use another bank account which works fine with the barcode.

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Is it worth opening a Thai bank account for short-term visits on a visa exemption?

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@Stuart **********

You usually do not get a good rate when you get a cash advance at the counter

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How can expats in Thailand keep their US number just for 2-factor authentication?

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International incoming texts are free on UK sims so I keep a cheap one going. I pay £2.50 ($3.28) a month via PayPal, and I have a 2 sim phone. You can do the same on some later 1 sim phones by using an e-sim.

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Should I visit the UK or Thai embassy in the UK to inquire about visa options?

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When the Thai visa system went online all the consulates were closed in the UK and the Embassy in London only allows visitors who are Thai citizens.

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