Depends on the amount you want to transfer. Over ฿500k, probably a bank wire transfer, less, probably Wise. ATM fees can add up but are per transaction. So if you get ฿30k withdrawal then the ฿220 isn't much percentage. Some banks, credit unions or investment accounts will refund ATM fees

As an American, you should look into what's called the Treaty of Amity it give you special rights when starting a business in Thailand.

Slow down and make several 60 day visits to several different areas and spend some time. I'm from Portland too and I love it here. The humidity is brutal but am slowly adapting.

You should spend time in the north (Chiang Mai), Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and the South. All are quite different..

If you have family, be sure they are as excited as you are...

You'll end up with about 10 cents on the dollar when selling all your life's memories and memorabilia you've collected over the years.

Don't buy (unless you'd be happy in a condo, but look at long term considerations very carefully). Rent is very cheap so no need to tie up capital that will be very difficult to recover in the future. Easy to buy here, a lot harder to sell. Thai real estate should NOT be considered an investment

You will find after being here a short while that "rules" are variable and so is regulation. What worked today may not work tomorrow. And if you're not accepting of tedium and repetition, then Thai bureaucracy may not be for you.

Good luck. Reach out with any specific questions.

And your bank branch could be in a completely different province. Could be difficult to break off the agent in the future.

Very easy to use the Evisa system. No need for an agent or lawyer.. wait to you accept an offer on your house to apply. Is well only take about 10 business days. Really, is very easy.

Depends on how large the investment is. Google Treaty of Amity.

@Yohan ******

why are you so evasive in telling the crime you were convicted of? People are trying to help but you are not forthcoming with info that might help them help you.

@Jason *****

office in front. Like many Thai business, their marketing and social media is lacking. But they are very nice and honest too. We had more people show than expected so the refunded some money to me

Use Elite Border Runs in front of Condochain. They'll take you to Raong and escort you across the bay and return you. Price is based on how many people. They usually go on Tuesday's. Long day, but easy peasy!

@David ******

we're an international brotherhood!

@David ******

no, sent clothes to the laundry with it in back pocket! I don't need booze to be stupid on occasion!