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General Discussion / Visa PRoblem

« Last post by andy on February 23, 2024, 04:49:29 AM »

Hoping someone can help on a visa problem?
My friend has been trying to get his Thai wife a UK residency visa; however, the only part she's having a problem with is the English exam (she's failed it twice, everything else has gone through ok).  Also, she is doing this application through a visa company; however, the visa company is not much use, as all they seem to want is more and more money.
So the question is (actually two questions), does anyone know how many times you can resit the English test or if there's a time limit on the visa application?
Thank you.

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by urleft on February 17, 2024, 07:03:11 PM »

@Urleft, is there a fee at the receiving bank for OFX transfers? I ask as there are no such charges for Wise transfers.

No, I got exactly what OFX quoted at SCB. 

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by Gerry on February 17, 2024, 03:17:55 PM »

Thinking the one you mentioned is the one where you pay Thai government 50,000 Baht; meaning, you don't get it back.

That's 31000 Baht more than annual extensions.

Just wiped out the difference in money transfers, and more.

@Urleft, is there a fee at the receiving bank for OFX transfers? I ask as there are no such charges for Wise transfers.

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by Mod on February 17, 2024, 03:12:46 PM »

I'm considering moving back to Thailand and getting the 10 year visa, which means you need 3 million baht in a Thai Bank.  I just checked the transfer using Wise and OFX of $100K USD.  You Decide:

I hear from someone the 10 year visa is difficult to apply for.

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by BillH52 on February 17, 2024, 01:44:14 PM »

Which isn't all that bad - around $1500

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by BillH52 on February 17, 2024, 01:38:20 PM »

Thinking the one you mentioned is the one where you pay Thai government 50,000 Baht; meaning, you don't get it back.

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by urleft on February 17, 2024, 01:26:35 PM »

Agree those are options, but I'm trying to minimize visa/extension hassles.  Also, it may be in my best interest to have money outside of my country.  That said, trying up money for 10 years may not make economic sense, decisions decisions.

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by BillH52 on February 17, 2024, 01:15:33 PM »

Retirement, marriage or dependent child visa might also apply without handing over 50,000.
   

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Bangkok Bank no on-line funds transfer thru NY Branch

« Last post by urleft on February 17, 2024, 01:02:57 PM »

I'm considering moving back to Thailand and getting the 10 year visa, which means you need 3 million baht in a Thai Bank.  I just checked the transfer using Wise and OFX of $100K USD.  You Decide:

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Jobs, economy, banking, business, investment in Buriram / Re: Update: Thailand Clarifies Tax on Foreign Income

« Last post by urleft on February 15, 2024, 08:24:35 PM »

link to article: 

https://www.expattaxes.com.au/update-thailand-clarifies-tax-on-foreign-income/