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@Stephan **********
I understand where you're coming from as some agents are dodgy. Mine got me set up with a bank account where I then wired the necessary amount and I've been maintaining it with the proper balance for a couple years, and all completely under my name. So I think I'm in good shape.
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@Brian ********
My Thai bank has never charged me for any service fees on my account.
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@Stephan **********
Why glued to an agent forever? I can choose in subsequent years to use an agent or not. The stamp in my passport is the same regardless whether an agent was involved.
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@Lynnette ******
Not turmoil at all. Business is going great. Absolutely no negative feelings; my foot feels fine!
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@Andy ***********
I didn't know that about bank interest. It seems you have a good plan!
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@Keith ******
It's kinda nice two options are available to suit people's "best" approach! Good luck. Let's enjoy 🇹🇭. Some countries make it impossible to stay long term.
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Highly recommend an agent. It was the best decision I made. Unless you are extremely bored and want to learn the intricacies of immigration, leave the heavy lifting to an agent who does this all the time. I'm here to enjoy retirement: reduce stress and wasted time, not create more.
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YouTube has many thousands of hours from all sorts of people that have gone through the process from the start.
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@Don ********
I recall hearing people say there are problems with trying to set that up as a non-us resident
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@James ******
Charles Schwab does not have any branded ATM machines.