@Greg **********

I think this is perhaps an Udon Thani only issue. 12 months ago the same agency were charging 25,000 for the same service.

@Philip ******

yes that was actually the suggestion of the agent. But as I am back in London for family reasons, I thought I may as well do it here

@Ian *********

thanks for answering the question.

@John *********

oh and what is it you are wondering about? I have never over stayed, never lived in Thailand, and never had any problems.

@John *********

yes, previously so. And no doubt in other areas but for some reason in Udon Thani they are making it difficult with a need for in district witnesses and other information, and it then has to be signed off in Khon Kaen. Apparently due to 'previous problems'. The IO said it was difficult now and an agent said the same thing, last year the same agent charged 30,000 now 70,000. I assume this is a local issue, following some sort of investigation.

@Ron *****

you are correct, and I am sure it isn't a problem. I just find it hypocritical for a Bank to tell you to lie about the purpose of a transaction one day and then demand all sorts of paperwork to prove you are telling the truth about a transaction the next

The workaround according to Wise is to give the reason 'purchase of property' it then should show as an international transfer with Bangkok Bank

@John ******

that's good to know

@Steven ******

, yup that is what is says on the site. And Wise has replied to my follow up email to say the same thing.

@Frank *********

that is also what Wise say, of course the Bank may do this or they may not, they will certainly charge you and take up hours of your time. Not exactly the 'convenient cost effective' option that Wise say they are...