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I can't see this exemption being allowed. It's a bit like the condo funding. Adding exemptions just for foreigners (parked visa money, condo purchases) seems unlikely.

Once a year I'd pay for a SWIFT transfer. It's $45 at BofA, and 500 baht at BBL THL at the TT rate. AFAIK, you can transfer $9,000 via SWIFT or ACH (domestic), but check with BofA on limits. the $3,500 limit is just for Zelle. Maybe check out Scwab and Fidelity for brokerage/IRA.

I think that $3,500 limit is when using Zelle. I don't think WISE supports/accepts Zelle transfers. You can fund a WISE transfer with a ACH transfer from BofA. You may have to use PLAID. I did. What are you trying to do? Exactly?

Perfect Storm. Ultra Peak Season CNY Free Fare Large luggage Strollers Managing the free fares means handing out cards, which adds a bit to the confusion. I would just open the gates. Takes longer at each stop for folks to get off/on. Should just be this week through Friday.

Shortest meeting ever?

Note that the Airport Rail Link is very busy, and air travelers are advised to add an extra 20-30 minutes to their journey to the airport.

Huge run at the supermarket for fresh fruit, especially oranges.

Methamphetamine. Amazingly it seems like more than year since we've seen a "man goes crazy on cannabis" story. "Italian man in Pattaya throws refrigerator off balcony". May 2023.

High season, big luggage and strollers, and CNY. Now free rides. BTS/MRT easily the busiest I've ever seen (Monday). Challenging to get on/off a train, dwell times must be double. Trains backed up.

Shrimp Buffet Red Alert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhTAtJSZkrc

Emirates EK 374 diverted from BKK to DMK yesterday due to poor visibility. Plane-spotting challenging.

Visibility is very bad at both DMK and BKK this morning. A few flights inbound for DMK have to circle.

The Baan Eua-Athorn housing project, with 7,500 house units planned and a Bt2.5-billion budget. AKA BEA, Home with a Heart, or "One Million House Program". I think this was launched in 2003? https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/urpr/4/0/4_168/_pdf Yes, a relatively higher-than-normal level of corruption on this one. Thaksin re-recording all the old hits.

The Cabinet has decided against declaring disaster zones in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, citing concerns over potential impact on tourism The Cabinet clarified at a House meeting on Thursday that it could not declare PM2.5 disaster zones in Chiang Mai and Bangkok at this time due to concerns about potential impacts on tourism. In reply, Nattapol said that while the government recognised the severity of the issue, declaring disaster zones was a sensitive matter as it could harm tourism and the country’s reputation. He added that such a declaration will be made when necessary, but stressed the importance of careful consideration. https://www.nationthailand.com/health-wellness/40045484

Please, include a copy of payment confirmation email in your application package. An actual envelope will be delivered to U.S. Embassy in Bangkok/ U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai for returning your document. https://www.thailandpostmart.com/product/1013460000929/Courier-Pass-Back-envelope Provide the invoice number and confirmation email. If you think you screwed up buy another one, it's only 100 THB. recent thread: https://aseannow.com/topic/1328305-us-passport-renewal-hell-thailand-edition-may-2024/

I'd cancel it and refile, assuming you're still in the -14 to -7 window.

from the checklist... Pay Courier Pass Back electronically via Thailand Post Mart website. (If the page appears in Thai, you may use a translate function into English at the top right corner of the page.)  Please provide invoice number THP________________________ Note: Prepaid envelope cannot be accepted if you are applying for a U.S. passport in Thailand https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/Checklist-for-DS-82-Online-Payment-2.pdf

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How does a virtual TM6... ? Do Thai authorities plan to track tourists' phones? In theory, tourists can be located by the TM30 system.

In my case, no. As is evident by the amounts compared. I used a WISE quote for comparison. With SWIFT there is never a concern about the coding of the transfer re: FTT. And the Credit Advice Receipt (CAR) clearly shows the "source" of the funds, and matches up with a letter issued by Fidelity. You should ask the "brokerage" if you can specify the routing instructions. On the Fidelity Bank Wire Authorization form there is a space for the "Correspondent/intermediary" bank, with these comments... If the bank uses a correspondent bank, provide the information here. Correspondent bank information may not be required for all wires. You should also ask if there is an extra fee for the Correspondent/intermediary bank that you require.

I/we can choose to send USD, or THB. Sending USD yields a better rate. We get the TT rate (33.81 currently), which is not "terrible". The BBL fee slides from 200 - 500 THB (0.25%). For me, TODAY, as of this post. .. (SWIFT is free of charge) SWIFT/BBL $2,200 yields 74,182 THB WISE $2,200 yields 74,029 THB

July 2015, Thailand exports 100 Uigyhurs Thailand defends Uighur deportation to China: 'We didn't send them all back' Following international criticism, Bangkok claims China had asked for all Uighur Muslims to be sent back, but only 100 were deported https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/10/thailand-defends-uighur-deportation-to-china-we-didnt-send-them-all-back

My guess is that this option is no longer available. That seems to be the general consensus here. With effective from April 1, 2019, New York branch only process ACH with appropriate IAT format and all non-IAT transactions will be returned.

I think that page/chart is using the via US ACH system and Bangkok Bank's New York branch, using the IAT (International ACH Transaction) Format which remains unavailable for individuals. Notes from that page... Bangkok Bank, New York Branch, is required to receive the ACH transactions in the required IAT format. As some bank in U.S. may not provide the International ACH thorough their internet banking, please contact your bank on how to process your transfer. I think this old method was eliminated April 2019. Again from the page link you provided... With effective from April 1, 2019, New York branch only process ACH with appropriate IAT format and all non-IAT transactions will be returned. That is using the Foreign Remittance method, and sending USD to BBL THL.

No. For me, with Fidelity and a standing first-party international transfer order on file, I agree to allow Fidelity to choose the routing instructions. They use CHASUS JPMORGAN Chase Bank N.A. as the sending institution (aka correspondent bank). This order, and I have one for my SCB account, is visible in my outbound transfer options, but I cannot execute such a transfer. I must call in the order each month. This may be related to some Dodd-Frank regulations?