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Thanks, KhunBENQ. I was thinking that was also a possibility (only 1 night in BKK and then ok to go to CNX). What you wrote makes a lot of sense and clarifies/confirms things. Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

Thanks, clokwise. I appreciate the response. I think you are correct. Thanks again.

I will be flying into Thailand to Suvarnabhumi Airport in March. The same day, I am wanting to fly to Chiang Mai via Air Asia (staying in the airport until a flight to CNX departs). My questions are: Is it ok to transit to Chiang Mai the day I arrive in Thailand at BKK (staying in the airport until a flight to CNX departs) and book my SHA extra hotel for day 1 and 5 in Chiang Mai? Or are the regulations as such that I need to book the SHA hotel in Bangkok? Has anyone done this, that is: 1) entering Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport, 2) same day transit to CNX, and 3) booking SHA hotel for day 1 and 5 in Chiang Mai? (Please note: I understand not staying in BKK for both RT-PCRs may increase risk of infection between test #1 and test #2.) Thanks.

Thanks for your response. I just started looking into money transfer services and came across Remitly. Hadn't even heard of Wise. Did a Google search now comparing the two - after reading your post. You're correct; while Remitly has some advantages over Wise (advantages which are not needed by me), Wise looks to be the best choice for me. Thanks again for your post.

Thanks for your response, Jingthing. Much appreciated!

I've been looking for an international money transfer service and came across Remitly which has a lot of positive reviews. It can be used using a PC or a smartphone. I've spoken with one of their reps and transfer in and out of Thailand is ok (Bangkok bank is in their "system"). I haven't used it yet and am wondering if anyone has used Remitly.

Costa Rica. Was there not too long ago. All went very smoothly from pre-entry process to exiting the country once my great vacation was over. By the way, my time with the ladies there was exceptional. Mmmm... latinas :-)