salavan

On 5/6/2025 at 8:22 AM, Rigsby said:

Nationwide charges £15 for a SWIFT transfer (regardless of the amount sent). Did it a couple of days ago.

Last time a couple of months ago they charged me £20

58 minutes ago, gamb00ler said:

A google search should be your first source:

 

Nationwide charges a SWIFT transfer fee of £20 for international payments

 

The receiving end fees and exchange rates are determined by the Thai bank.  Don't let Nationwide do the currency exchange.

Any idea what rate the Thai Bank uses ie. tourist rate or TT rate? 

Do they charge a fee for bringing it in? 

Had anyone here Transfered money from their nationwide account to a Thai Bank if so what was the cost both ends and what sort of exchange rate did you get. 

Please I don't want to hear the word WISE not interested in a wise account. 

19 hours ago, topt said:

My understanding, and there was some discussion in one of the main tax threads last year, is that it counts as a remittance irrespective if in foreign currency or exchanged to baht.

Others may disagree.

 

Whether it is taxable depends on other "qualities" as for all remittances - Eg. if savings from pre 31/12/2023, US SS etc.

As with any remittances it would be up to you to declare it on a tax return if assessable so not automatically taxable.........

How much can a 70 year old remit to Thailand before its taxes

On 4/11/2025 at 9:27 AM, JustinT said:

The requirement is 3 days or less.  You can do it one minute before checking in for your flight if you want.

So I can't do it 5 or 6 days before I travel? 

Does anyone know of a hotel or guest house in the Silom area for around 600 to 800 baht a night

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Unless your embassy can provide "income letter" you would use 800k in bank account method.

So it's not AND it's OR.

Which country is your passport 

 

Edit: OP, seems from other threads you have UK pp.

You will use money in bank method.

For extension retirement you require 800k in Thai bank account in your name only seasoned 2 months prior to application for extension and 3 months after application not below 800k.

In other months can be as low as 400k 

Thanks jack

Can you still get an non immigrant extension using only the 800,000 in a Thai bank, or do you now have to have the 800,000 AND 65k monthly income. 

AND /OR

Hi has anyone here had dentures fitted that are comfortable if so can you recommend the dentist. 

Price and comfort. 

21 hours ago, yang123 said:

Double Taxation Agreements to be nixed?

Sound like it

I'm sorry for taking the piss out of you greta

Don't forget to vote 🤣

If Thailand had a Reciprocol Agreement regarding UK pensions it would mean that uk retirees living in Thailand would have more money to spend in Thailand thus benefiting the Thai economy, good for Thailand. 

help us and help Thailand as well. 

11 minutes ago, Dolf said:

It's very hot now, get aircon.

Never bothered about it as long as I have a fan I'm ok

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

How long do you want to stay? 

 

https://www.oyorooms.com/th/86742/?latitude=13.660448&longitude=100.612133&locale=en

 

Some places you can book for a month. Like Sathon Saint View. One of my mates is a frequent guest. He books for a month but stays for 3 weeks. I stayed there 25 years ago. The pool is nice. I sat reading a book watching the BTS being test run.

Just a few days now and then just a change of scenery, short getaway

Can anyone recommend a hotel or guest house around 400 to 500 baht a night, any district. (No need for air conditioning) 

I looked on the internet but they seem to be controlled/advertised by the large tour companies. 

Swiss always were a very selfish nationalistic race

I'm already making plans to return to my original country of birth should this go through. 

He's got the empire attitude

On 12/20/2023 at 1:22 PM, jaywalker2 said:

So what agency was it? They leave out the most important information

They can't publish their name for fear of deformation law suit against them

I'm wondering if it's taxed when it's brought into Thailand is it considered "brought into Thailand" If it's kept it a FCD account as a foreign currency or when it's changed into Thai baht? 

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Maybe the best course of action is to bring in (before the end of 2024) enough to live on until mid-2025, by then we will know all the details, and can make a decision on the future. In either case I wouldn't want to be dealing with that first year of these new tax laws, let the guinea pigs take the plunge first. 

You mean bring it in before the end of 2023 because that's when it starts

Is this a joke