Kasikorn Bank can't confirm UK pension comes from abroad?

[Mattd 2,289]

If the funds are sent from a foreign bank, then you could ask the sending bank to give you a copy of the MT103, this would show the details needed.

[jacko45k 17,337]

15 minutes ago, Pappap said:

Sorry yes into Bangkok Bank.

 

I have read here on TV that yes, to Bangkok Bank Transferwise shows up as a FTT, or International transfer. Although one post suggested 2/12 transfers did not! Those odd ones may hurt an Extension application.

It may also depend on origin.

Edited January 8, 2019 by jacko45k
attempt to clarify

[trd 1,225]

Transferwise is not a foreign swift transfer. When you transfer pounds from the UK for instance they contact their local Thai office and they transfer baht to the local bank so how would that show up as money coming from abroad? That's why you don't get charged a transfer fee. That's why the TFW quote is exactly what is paid into your account.

[Pappap 46]

Bugger, seems the only safe way is from UK bank to Thai Bank monthly, that's a few baht lost per month!!!

[trd 1,225]

https://transferwise.com/help/article/1779442/basic-information/how-does-it-work-a-video-guide

[scotsman 126]

I use transferwise into my bangkok bank and it says on my statement International transfer. 

Regards 

Scotsman  

[KhunBENQ 15,472]

I have done three transfers with transferwise to my Bangkok Bank account in June, August and September.

In the internet banking the one from June can't be looked up (older than 6 months).

The latter two are shown as "international transfer".

 

    24 Aug 2018 14:02   International Transfer      18,762.43   xxxxxxxxxxx     AUTO
    27 Sep 2018 14:05   International Transfer      38,003.45   xxxxxxxxxxx     AUTO

[trd 1,225]

It seems that Bangkok Bank is the anomaly because it doesn't show up as international at Krungsri.

[trd 1,225]

I just looked at the last TW transaction on my online account app for Krungsri Bank and it just says "transfer deposit nobook".

[KhunBENQ 15,472]

In the Bangkok Bank book the latter two appear as "FTT" which sounds good.

(foreign telex transfer?)

 

I just noticed that there are no book entries for March to August. A gap with +30000 Baht

Update your book regularly!

Otherwise you get a "CMB", combined book update with no details!

 

Edited January 8, 2019 by KhunBENQ

[jacko45k 17,337]

5 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

In the book the latter two appear as "FTT" which sounds good.

(foreign telex transfer?)

 

I just noticed that there are no book entries for March to August. A gap with +30000 Baht

Update your book regularly!

Otherwise you get a "CMB", combined book update with no details!

 

Oh yes, I have a reminder 3 (plus a bit) months before extension renewal to update my book. That means when I do it for the extension I get a full 90 day listing. If people need to show every FTT deposit for each of 12 months that book may need dusting off more often.

Edited January 8, 2019 by jacko45k

[Andycoops 562]

Is there a statement from TI saying that the monthly income method used for extensions must come from a foreign overseas bank?

In light of embassy letters now not being issued by the UK. 

[trd 1,225]

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[ubonjoe 47,933]

7 minutes ago, Andycoops said:

Is there a statement from TI saying that the monthly income method used for extensions must come from a foreign overseas bank?

In light of embassy letters now not being issued by the UK. 

Yes there is a change to a police order. From the long topic about it that was posted yesterday.

 

[scubascuba3 10,578]

Nightmare for the banks also to provide a letter, what happens if some say Intl some not, etc etc, irate falang, maybe they will charge for the extra hassle