If you have used Transfer Wise to transfer funds I was unpleasantly surprised that beginning July they are “funneling” their transfer through Kasikorn bank. When the money got to my Bangkok Bank account it was no longer a foreign transfer and Immigration would not accept it toward my retirement visa. I had to go to a main branch of Kasikorn and pay additional fees for a letter to confirm the transfer. Lots of wasted time and money. I loved TransferWise but not so happy now TransferWis
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user experienced issues with TransferWise following changes that began in July, as their transfers were routed through Kasikorn Bank, which converted the transaction into a local transfer. This change resulted in their funds not being accepted by Immigration for retirement visa purposes. They also mentioned the need to pay extra for a confirmation letter at Kasikorn Bank. A commenter advised selecting the 'Long Stay Thailand' option when using TransferWise for funds intended for visa applications.
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