DrJack54

In that case your plan of obtaining eVisa in the states is best plan. With the non O you should be able to open a Thai bank account in your name only. This is the very first thing you should attend to after arrival..

Zero posts from OP despite posting other threads. Thread closed

Even if that occurred then fly visa exempt and obtain the non O at immigration. Are you planning on ongoing stay I'm Thailand? Meaning 12 month extension

Seriously? The eVisa will not be denied. @Pattaya57 can you advise this guy your recent experience non O eVisa all be it from Oz

You seem to be asking about eVisa non O (Thai wife) Why apply for visa without flight to Thailand. Passport country? Where currently located? If you already have Thai bank account in your name only you could consider visa exempt entry and obtain non O marriage at local immigration.

Thread closed. OP has his advice.

Not a rant at all. I have found it very nerve racking. I'm not a shrinking violet but was stressed by this. Relaxed now as funds arrived. Still bit worried about next transfer. I'm moving to monthly income method for extensions (retirement) so I want things simple. Previously I used OFX however comparison re costs moved me to Wise. Note for others: OFX were fantastic re assistance via phone. They call from Sydney not call center. Years ago.

Thankyou @orchidfan and @StraightTalk And the other guys for helpful posts. Thinking have a handle on it. 🙏

@StraightTalk thanks for the links Just now in the "bank wallet" I have a balance $30. It asked to verify .... So I followed prompts. Took picture of passport ID page Selfie (took many efforts. Hint do it in natural light) WISE then confirmed my account. Now hopefully my last confusion : My details list Account name: my name (not wise) BSB : Wise BSB # Account: new account number. So am I understanding correctly that I send money from my Oz bank to this "wallet account" in WISE they then transfer to Thailand comes from that account. Sorry just one very confused person here. Embarrassing

Update: WISE has transferred the funds. Yippi. So in reality this approx 24hrs

This is specific to Australia. WISE has sent emails to Oz customers to change BSB, Account details etc

Two days ago I did a $30 transfer to Wise (wallet) Made a new recipient to my list of billers/payees. Using new account name BSB and a/c number. Went through instantly. Note: my Westpac app account straight away asked series of questions also sent me a OTP using my Thai cell number. Then they sent the $30 to Wise. For the $5000 yesterday. Used the new recipient again and funds instantly out of the account. I expected them to land with WISE within the hour. Previously was ever sooner. Not Happy Chappy

The fall back plan if flying visa exempt without onward flight is to step away from check in and either buy a "rent" ticket from mob like "onwardticket.com" or cheapest throw away real ticket.. Sometimes the airline will allow you to sign a waiver

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My funds went out of my Westpac yesterday and still not land with WISE. Not happy. Previously transfer $5k aud every month. Transfers very quick sometimes hour or two to appear in my Thai bank. Have spoken (twice) on phone and twice via type chat (real person) All I get is be patient... What the heck going on "Show Me The Money "

The options for transferring funds is discussed extensively in "banking , finance .." forum. MANY folk use WISE. You can easily compare various methods on your cell in couple of minutes. Keep in mind can also depend upon country you are transferring from. Here is one thread USA specific. For the OP it's not to significant as it's a one time transfer. Bank to Bank may be easy option https://aseannow.com/topic/1212742-money-transfer-from-us-to-thailand/

Use WISE.

No. In any event why this plan. Taxation rules? Just transfer the 400k to your Thai bank account

Discussed in this thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1307757-getting-3060-day-extension-to-current-multi-entry-non-o-visa-to-visit-wife/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1303919-non-o-visa-and-when-to-start-extension/

I looked at OP post history. From another thread.... "Ill be back in the UK shortly, and whilst there i would like to renew my British passport....." = Visa exempt entry

Just check out onward flight flying visa exempt.. At check in airline may require onward flight.

No problem. It's not VOA it's visa exempt entry . Be aware airline at departure may require an onward flight

Has anyone else had recent issue with WISE. Previous transfer from my Westpac to WISE in minutes. Now several hours already. Reply from WISE basically "chill" Nonsense.

An alternative if the "need to travel" is fixed then you could obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife from your visa exempt entry. A reentry permit would be required to exit Thailand and reenter and would be valid to expiry of the extension. OR since you haven't even applied for the non O just exit for you "need to travel" and reenter visa exempt.

And my frustration is with Threads like this with vague OP and after opening thread vanishes. Myself and another guy have hit 2 confused emoji. Until OP clarifies its waste of time posting guess work