noobexpat

I have the card, never used it. Yes, thankfully Wise isn't a bank. Thats why its so cheap and efficient.

I believe you can with Wise.

There is no need for assets to leave their respective uk wrappers. Emergency fund is all i intend to keep in the thai bank. When i arrived i was far more curious to experience daily living than partying. I was out last night (and subsequent drunk post) for the first time in 2 weeks. Usually 1 night per week is ample. The condo has a decent gym and i embrace healthy eating. Having some structure midweek whilst i do a bit of *stuff on laptop* keeps me in the traditional mindset of mon to fri work week. That structure has mental and financial benefits. I assumed that when talking to other expats that most would be happy that someone has made the move here ...but mostly they are not. There isn't a collective sense of ...everyone enjoying it together. Some get rather salty when they hear about geo-arbitrage. Been lurking for a few weeks without registering. Only realised it was the old thai visa forum when i clicked on something about buying the forum. Enjoy your day.

What bill do you consider a worst case scenario...and i'll tell you if it affects my long term plans. I'll tell you how i would fund it. Don't bother with anything below 10m baht. Thats easily covered, implication free.

First post! ...just joined I always planned to sell up. Did so in July 2023. Peak of the UK market. House was way too big for one person. Income from it was not desired as i *do things online* that i now do from Thailand. The unencumbered proceeds were a modest addition to what has already been accumulated...as opposed to the ONLY assets. I've heard the burning bridges quip - but there is nothing i can't repurchase in UK, now or in the future. Old age/care is planned for thailand if needed, not the UK. I'm in my 40's and plan to be here forever. Its so great owning nothing.