@Brandon ***********

that's what I've done... My extension is due 1-dec. 25-sept i opened kbank account and withdrew 500k from my bkk account. 28-sept i withdrew another 500k in cash from bkk and deposited into kbank. I continue to do swift transfers to bkk through November and will switch to kbank in December. My goal is to switch to monthly method in December. Will update after extension in December. Assume I will need statements/passbook copies from both banks as well as letter from bkk about minimum 65k overseas transfer through November.

@Peter **********

agree, i moved to kbank. Not because i experienced anything negative myself, but because of a lack of communication related to all the account closures. Would have been simple for then to send an email describing their goals and how they were going to reach them. But only silence. So my move was precautionary and they never even asked why. No customer sensitivity whatsoever.

As the amount goes up, Wise gets more expensive. Swift is cheaper for me after about ฿150k. But this will depend on the swift fees your bank charges. Also, only send funds in your home country currency.

Today it's Kasikorn. 6 months from now it could be SCB. If international transfer is important to you, use swift directly from your bank in home country. FX providers (like Wise or Remitly) will always shuffle things for greatest profit. Your needs are secondary if you're lucky. The international transfer designation had nothing to do with Bangkok bank. They received the money as a domestic transfer. It was Wise who made the change.

@Chuck *********

they are a star alliance member and I've flown them before. I fly from west coast, usually SFO and sometimes LAX. Final leg might be Thai Airways from Korea

@Pedro *******

yes. Hua Hin Thailand

Book through united which will get you on ANA, EVA or other quality airlines. 2 bag allowance too.

@Jon ****

ai

Your transfer will be rejected if your account is frozen. Bring up your banking app and prepare a transfer. If you can, your account isn't frozen

@Mark ********

i did swift transfer from Schwab investment account to Bangkok bank this week. $15 fee and sending in usd converted at ฿31.6. my credit union wants a $60 fee so that changes the equation. Same amount through wise ended up with $26 in fees and exchange rate about the same.