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QUESTIONS

Does returning to Thailand within the 7-day window satisfy the 90-day reporting requirement?

4 comments

2 years ago

COMMENTS

Should my friend send money in Thai Baht or US Dollars when transferring to Thailand?

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Keep in USD. My financial brokerage account charges about $6.50 for a SWIFT transfer and arrives in Thailand the next day. Wise has a history of horrible customer service if there is any problem. And I've had a couple problems before so I would never use them again.

2 months ago

What are the best recommendations for getting dental implants in Thailand?

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2 months ago

What is the current duration of visa exemption for American citizens traveling to Thailand?

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@Helen ******

I prepared the needed documents before I arrived into Thailand. Once here, found a condo, then met up with my visa agent. We went to setup bank account and do other associated paperwork. Under a day at immigration and walked away with my retirement visa. Easy process when using an agent. Highly recommended.

2 months ago

Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?

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@Roberto ********

Absolutely... Get the right Visa and this is a non-issue.

2 months ago

How can I transfer 800k CAD from Canada to a Thai bank account without already having one?

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@Todd ********

After my horrible experiences with Wise, I will never go back to them. I'm not moving money all that often, so the cost of doing the SWIFT transfer as well as the slight differences in the exchange rate is negligible. I'd much rather have peace of mind that the transaction works.

2 months ago

How can I transfer 800k CAD from Canada to a Thai bank account without already having one?

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@Richard *******

I have and a number of other people have reported problems on the forums.

2 months ago

How can I transfer 800k CAD from Canada to a Thai bank account without already having one?

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@Todd ********

Don't understand your comment, I like my money and what it can do. That 1% can really screw things up. SWIFT has been 100% reliable.

2 months ago

Can I get a retirement visa in Thailand with a monthly income of £33,000 instead of the required £65,000?

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@Leon *******

Exactly right. I too wanted to come to Thailand a long time ago but only recently had everything aligned to be able to do so. Now I'm enjoying the lifestyle and doing everything properly regarding visas so I have no worries about just getting by.

2 months ago

Can I get a retirement visa in Thailand with a monthly income of £33,000 instead of the required £65,000?

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@Damien *******

You're not Thai either so who cares what you say or do.

2 months ago

How can I transfer 800k CAD from Canada to a Thai bank account without already having one?

Bill *********

As others have said use SWIFT. That's what I've been doing for a while now and it works great. Stay away from Wise. Their customer service, if you dare even call it that, is horrible if you ever have a problem.

2 months ago