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  1. 3k Aus is about 74,000 Baht.

    If you use Bangkok Bank ATMs they give 25k per transaction if your card limit allows.

    Three transactions at 180 Baht a pop = about 22 Aus plus any international withdrawal charges made by your bank.

    yeah right, so the 22 dollars is not so bad but depends on the international withdrawal charge + the rate given .... I'll check if i can do the cash advance , but not sure with a debit card ...

  2. That's what I'd do. The Thai ATM charge will be about 200 baht, your Aus. bank may or may not charge your a fee, alot cards these days waive the foreign transaction fees.

    You ought to notify the Aus bank that you will be using your card in Thailand, otherwise they might put a stop on it.

    thanks Rob, as mentioned I'll try the cash advance and if not then the ATM ...

    I hate paying that $70+ for a transfer ...... to me that's outrageous .... $40 ok ... but not 70.

  3. TT is usually the most economical way to transfer money internationally.

    If you use the ATM you'll likely get stung for 180 Baht per withdrawal (max 20 - 30 k Baht depending upon the bank).

    If you do use an ATM and it offers to convert to your home currency (Dynamic Currency Conversion) do NOT accept the conversion, you get an awful rate. If you don't accept you still get your cash but you get the Visa rate.

    Ask in the bank whether they will give a cash advance against a Visa debit card, they certainly can against Visa credit cards.

    ok, I'll try the cash advance at SCB... that is the cheapest way,? if I can't I'll have to do the ATM and maybe over several days.

    Thanks.

  4. Can anyone advise what is the best option to get the best rate or minimal charge ...

    I want to get money from a Building Society in Australia .. say $3,000

    The building society uses Western Union as their transfer agent ( TT )

    however charges are $50 + ANZ $20 = $70 or 1,700 baht + 500 baht Bangkok bank. total = 2,200 baht

    Current rates : Buying TT = 24.61 Buying Bank notes = 25.64

    I have an ATM visa Debit card .....

    Am I best to withdrawal some using the ATM ? what will the charge be ? what rate ?

    Can I get a cash advance at SCB with the ATM visa Debit card .... is this the best option ?

    I am not sure if the building society will let me use OZForex .. ?

    Any suggestions .....

  5. The survey questions are not adequately defined ....

    It doesn't really have anything to do with ' minor offense ' ... it's more concerning if your a convicted criminal.

    In a simple answer ..... yes .. They should be able to hold your passport, if you are considered a suspect person with criminal intent or they have or are investigating an offence that you may be involved.

    If you are clean and have no record .... then it won't be a problem ...

  6. Are you being a bit paranoia ?..... I mean on the kids getting sick etc ... if they get a cold you take them to the doctor ... same as any parent would do.

    You are correct ... there is a cost in having kids, but that's all just part & parcel as they say ....

    But, I'm curious ... you married two weeks ago .... and now the kids has come up ....

    didn't you know she would want a child before you married ?

    wasn't it even mentioned prior to marriage ?

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