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Apologies the reply was not to you - I was using your post as the answer to the other poster.

This - But if you had read the thread you would have known that......

That's why there are at least 2 threads on Skype with a fair number of people looking for an alternative. But I guess you are just being deliberately provocative.......

That is why I asked especially as I believe he is referring to a separate "broker" who is likely/possibly based in Thailand. My interest is I am with April International (3 years) and looking to jump ship.....

I am curious where your broker is based - presumably not in Thailand?

Maybe you should start to read up a little to try and understand the basics - possibly start with this First few pages should give you some basic knowledge.

If you specify the box you have and its supposed features someone may be able to offer some suggestions. Do you have the same issues with both 2.5GHz and 5GHz?

Ah so you admit to not bothering to read all the thread before posting.......

You are a bit slow - already answered many posts above you...........

No, unfortunately the lower rate. Bank buys Euros TT rate.

You can do a comparison if you check both at similar times. You should know what your bank will charge to send - make sure it is in Euros. SCB will charge you 500 baht plus 20 baht if your branch is outside Bangkok . Look at the rate online https://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/foreign-exchange-rates.html but not at the weekend when it generally is lower.......Calculate what you end up with doing it either way. I found that with my bank it was better to accept all charges which meant I avoided any intermediary/correspondent bank fees (which could easily be $50 or more) and I no longer seem to pay the 500 plus 20 which I did in the past. I know roughly what my bank will charge me within a few $.

It has always been the case. You can argue it is discriminatory but "barbaric" - get real......

I never had this issue when I added a few years ago to an L&H account. Also Jomtien immigration have accepted a fixed account with no additional transactions as recently as 12 days or so ago. However I understand other Immigration offices may have their own requirements.

Snap.

Several posts recently on people ringing up to claim their state pension - from memory one said 20 minutes done and dusted........ When is yours due?

I think they all have a UK sort code so you may be ok - you could always ask them?

Agreed - but he didn't mention that in the op.........

Update here - https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/13/google_chromecast_fix/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=top-article

It is nothing new. Accept it or not - I doubt it will change in the short term.

Not sure if that is rhetorical but if not this was my answer to you from another thread

You need to make up your own mind. However based on your question in another thread that you are only bringing in US SS which is taxable only in the US according to the DTA. If that is the case what is your downside for not filing as nothing is assessable - potentially only 2k fine as per regs as you owe no tax. However no-one so far has reported anyone being fined at any stage. If I was you (but see my first sentence) with US SS only I would not even be participating in these discussions.

Why did you need to show him the 800k? If transferred in 2023 it would have been taxable in 2024 if at all so did he say you needed to do a late tax return........ If only transferred 299k why go at all? If you already have a TIN you could file online.

Apart from all the consumer products imported from mainly China.......which will become more expensive ........... Simplistic I know but so was your comment.

What has that got to do with a Chromecast?

Great if it goes through however this leaves me wondering if the major players can potentially try and hold it up -