I myself would consult with an experienced, competent, local lawyer to ensure your interests are protected, that you aren’t being scammed, that you meet all the requirements to use the money for the intended purpose, and that you can eventually repatriate the money if you desire.

A bank wire or cashiers check is definitely the way to go.

You also may be able to negotiate with the receiving bank for a few extra points off the exchange rate.

@Tom *******

ridiculous advice

@Tony *****

the limit only applies to certain banks

If you lie on the application, if you ever make a claim, the claim will be denied and you will have paid all those premiums for no reason.

Additionally, most of the applications ask, “ have you ever been denied?”

There is no U.S. Embassy in Los Angeles, but there is a Thai Consulate in Los Angeles.

You are making this much more difficult (and probably more expensive) than it needs to be.

I prefer a retirement over a marriage visa for the simple fact you must leave Thailand the day your wife passes, or if you divorce.

Regardless, I suggest you hire a reputable, competent agent to secure the visa for you.

You can continue to use an agent (what I do) or renew yourself in the future.

If he doesn’t have enough money to be insurance, he doesn’t have enough money to pay for emergency health care and therefore represents an unnecessary burden to Thailand… and your friend should probably stay home.

@Vincent ******

you repeatedly post false information.

The U.S. Embassy hasn’t done income verification letters in over a decade.

The income requirements are ฿800,000 THB in a Thai bank or ฿65,000 THB transferred every month.

What you propose by using an agent may be prevalent, but is clearly illegal and ill advised.

@Richard *******

one day you will send an AI bot to deal with the government and Thai logic will cause AI to blue screen.

@Scotty ******

exactly.

What a crazy statement to make or a crazy thing to believe.

It’s all about the value of your time. Nothing illegal or unethical about it at all.

I use an agent for visa renewal and another for motor vehicle registration renewal.

My time is valuable to me.

@David ******

I’m renting and I’ve received my yellow book in cm.