Guides

In-depth guides to what your money is really worth in Thailand — funding a visa deposit the cheapest way, the exchange-rate traps to avoid, and how to move US dollars without losing them to fees.

Money & transfers

How to fund the 800k Thai visa deposit the cheapest way

The cheapest way to fund the 800,000 THB retirement (or 500,000 THB DTV) deposit is a low-fee transfer at the mid-market rate — then get a credit advice so it counts as a foreign transfer. Here's how.

The best way to send money to Thailand in 2026

The best way to send money to Thailand is a low-fee transfer service at the mid-market rate — but the right choice depends on whether you're funding a visa deposit, paying rent, buying a condo, or just spending. A decision guide.

Visa costs

The 800k seasoning trap — how the exchange rate can drop you below the line

The 800,000 THB retirement-visa deposit must season for months — and if you funded it in US dollars, a stronger baht can quietly pull your balance below the line before immigration checks. Here's how to avoid it.