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What ever the mechanics are for the Wise transfer system are not really an interest to most users , only that Wise commit to their promise of quick transfers . When Wise state that the monies will be paid out in seconds ( as is the case most times ) but then do not deliver until much later , that is annoying especially to ex-pats on a limited income who have become used to an instant transfer and are relying on the funds to hit their Thai account in seconds . I suppose that answer is to plan for a delay when making a transfer when using Wise .

Thanks Yagoda , may I ask if you have found a better alternative ?

Fact , many Thai ladies are successful with their UK visa applications . Many of these ladies have no reliable employment , employer or income ( maybe false employment claims on the application ? ) . Many are working in bars with little or no collateral or savings. I have heard that some use an agent who guarantees a visa if paying the agent a fairly high fee . My case , my lady has her own business , own house and large restaurant . Money in the bank , employs up to 7 Thais . Takes care of parents . Visa refused on the grounds that they thought she would not return to Thailand . I stood as sponsor which I have been told may suggest that she would like to stay in the UK and an application to purely take part in an organized tour would / may be successful . Do you agree ?

Why would there be a delay in paying out at this end ( Thailand ) . Why is it beyond the control of Wise ? Why are some transfers paid in seconds but others are delayed ? Their is no consistency with Wise anymore which is a pity because in the last 14 years of using them I have never had a problem , until now and I am not alone on this . Do you have the info to back your statement that money is used to pay entities in the UK ?

Go preach elsewhere and stop wasting oxygen 🤐

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 .