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Quite simple really . Wise have my debit card number which gives access to my UK bank account . They simply apply to the bank for the transfer money that I asked for . Normally done in seconds unless the amount exceeds 300 GBP . In that case I have to use my card reader to get a code to give to my bank as a security measure . This procedure has never caused a delay on Wise drawing money from my UK bank . My reasons for requesting a transfer on the Wise app page are nearly always for medical expenses . IMO there is no mystery why there are delays in paying out . Simply Wise holding on to the money as long as possible to gather interest . When you consider the amount of transactions that Wise carry out daily , it will no doubt be a large amount of money .

Thanks Mike

To any doubters about the forthcoming tax for long term residents , they should click your link . The only thing I am not sure about is the amount of income that can be offset in allowances . It makes a huge difference on the tax bill as was explained to me by the writer of your link but I cannot find the info .

A quick search shows that Wise are a regulated company in every country that they serve . However there is no consistency with the time it takes them to transfer money , as clearly shown on this topic .

If he had given an honest answer and not B/S lies . As it happens I did not shout but it was controlled criticism of Wise . I am well aware of telephone conduct and you do not have to lecture me .

Wise pull from my UK bank in seconds , as happened in my last 2 transactions

Wise took my money from my UK bank within 10 minutes of the transfer request and held on to it with no attempt to pay into my Thai bank . No problems in 10 years with Wise until now . Their agent lying to me , made things worse .

A quick Google search shows the UK operation in a private hospital at around 2500 pounds Sterling or 117,000 baht . Thai hospitals charge way over the top .

Update . The promised pay out time of 12 30 pm did not happen . So I waited for a couple of hours but still nothing . So I managed to talk to one of their reps who actually called me within 2 minutes of me inquiring . He said that the delay was caused by the time it takes to do the conversion from Sterling to Baht . I told him " don't b/s me , I can do it in 1 minute " , though he would cut me off for swearing but no . I told him that I am going to look for and use another transfer company . He was not too bothered . I said I am finishing this conversation and he said " thanks for talking to us and have a nice day " . Money arrived in my BBK in 1 hour later . Are there other money transfer companies to use in Thailand that can do quick transfers at competitive rates ? Because normally I let my funds run low , knowing that I can get money via Wise in an instant but I can no longer rely on them and to continue using them means forward planning . Pain in the axx

Hi , we have had a similar conversation on this topic before . Can you please advise how to satisfy that a visitor can convince all concerned with the application , that they will leave the UK at the end of the permitted stay . I ask this because my lady was refused a tourist visa on the grounds that they believed she would not return to Thailand .

I have used Wise for 14 years here in Thailand . I have recommended them to many others . Always give 10/10 on their customer satisfaction surveys . However over the last 3 days they have , on one occasion , not made my transfer after 24 hours , so I cancelled and made a fresh transfer for slightly less money . When filling out the transfer form they said you money should arrive in seconds but no it did not . Got an email from them saying they had received my money from my bank and that was it . So I tracked the transfer and it told me it would pay out at a given time which was 6 hours after the initial transfer . Normally I get the money in 1 minute and can access from an ATM straight away . I am used to the instant transfer but this latest event means some forward planning ahead to get funds transferred . Anyone else having the same experience as me ?

I am being pedantic but true . To be on the safe side 6 months and 2 weeks not in Thailand . 179 days is under 6 months and I guarantee that the Thai authorities will do everything they can to make you pay . So no cutting it too fine , me thinks .

Update . I reported earlier about the cost of the procedure called Rezum that is a water therapy to shrink an enlarged prostate . The Thai hospitals start at 220,000 baht . It is available in the UK at 117,000 baht , so nearly half of the price . All for a 20 minute non invasive treatment and go home the same day . Outrageous or what ?

Strangely , my Wizz tv is now back on . However they have not replied to my email . I got a message from gmail saying it was not deliverable and that the mailbox may be closed down .

Outrageous is true . My own recent experience with Thai Bangkok hospital prices is similar . E.G. A procedure called Resume water therapy treatment for an enlarged prostate , quote 220,000 baht is the lowest fee quoted for the procedure plus pre op consultation fees. The procedure takes only 15 minutes ( a follow up 1 week later for removal of a catheter if fitted ) and is not surgery as such , only some injections of steam . Maybe these high prices are made for patients with insurance to pay the fees .

Thanks for your message ( the only one so far ) . I did email Wizz TV asking if their service had been blocked but till now I have not received a reply . Using these pirate companies seems to be the only option to watch UK TV . Unless you know better .

That I quoted was in Surin , Issan . 25k baht seems very cheap in comparison to other Thai prices . Do you have a link to the Hua Hin dentists please ?

My Wizz TV has stopped working on the live TV but the movies and Youtube are working . Anyone else have the same problem ?

Dentistry seems expensive globally . The UK is a prime example . I paid 130 pounds 2 years ago for 1 extraction . Today UK people are pulling out their own teeth using pliers because there are no NHS dentists available and going private is very expensive . Some Thai dentists , away from the big cities , are very reasonable ( 40k for 1 implant + the crown at 10K ) . India is known to be much cheaper , even factoring in the flight and hotel .

I have seen recommended by doctors , to avoid DVT on long haul flights . 1/ Take a baby aspirin to thin your blood , prior to the flight . ( Sheryl's opinion / endorsement is welcomed ) 2/ Exercises for your legs can be done when seated and belted . Yes , walking around for 1 minute every hour was also stated but will put you at risk from turbulence events . Even normal ( scary ) turbulence can cause you to fall through loss of balance .

The Sky news report this morning said 1 dead and 6 in a critical condition in hospital

Life jackets should be compulsory when using water ski or jet ski . At high speed , if you come off and hit the water , it hurts and can cause internal injuries or even knock you out . Also alcohol should be avoided when taking part in water sports .

I had a similar experience 35 years ago , flying out of Logan Airport Boston USA . When we took off the sky was blue on one side but black on the other . After 20 minutes drinks were served and I had a whiskey . All of a sudden the plane dropped like a stone . My drink disappeared behind me and in the aisle was the stewardess laid down and holding on the the trolley . At the same time a big American guy sat in front of me shouted out " Holy xxxxing xxit , were going down " . I was terrified and when it all settled down I asked the stewardess if that was the worse turbulence that she had experienced . She said no , there was an event where the food trolley hit the ceiling . I was once a nervous flyer but I find that a couple of beers negates that plus helps me sleep . Sear belt , always have it on and not loose . If on a long haul flight and there are empty seats it is possible to lay out ( 4 seats in a row ) . If wearing a blanket I always place the seat belt outside of the blanket so that the flight attendants do not bother to check if I am wearing the belt under the blanket and waking me up .

Local gov; supplied us with sandbags last year because of flooding in our soi . Only problem was the bags were plastic and not hessian . Chocolate teapot scenario .

So banning the vape is to protect and take care of children ? Have the authorities considered banning motor bikes , electric scooters etc for use by children ? Not even a crash helmet needed . If they really cared there would be a good government school education not just a cover up by poorly qualified teachers teaching a low standard curriculum that ends up with education diplomas not worth the paper they are written on . How about the regulation of decent school meals ? Some might say that it could be that tobacco companies have lobbied the Thai government to ban vapes because of the loss of revenue from tobacco sales . Likewise with cannabis . Top scientists have said that vaping is far less harmful than tobacco but Thailand knows better . I have seen many Thais vaping in the open and police look the other way but look out if you are a foreigner and seen vaping because you represent an easy target for big fines .