Transfer Money from US

If you’re like many, you’re getting yourself established here in Thailand and learning how to get around, find places, and save some money on transferring funds to/from US accounts. The best way to transfer currency from the US is either through Paypal and a Bangkok Bank account, or MoneyGram Transfer. Both can be done on mobile devices (very convenient) and once you get through the setup work, it works extremely well.

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Basic Info for Apartments in Bangkok

This article hopefully helps you with basic information on condo apartments and the rules of purchasing here in Bangkok. Like many flourishing modern cities, Bangkok has been experiencing a population surge.  Its stable economy draws investors from around the world, as well as locals who fill the city’s job market.  Urbanization has been rampant in Bangkok; it should be of little surprise the level of activity of apartment sales and purchases.

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Chiropractors in Bangkok – Recommendations by Experienced ExPats

I am one of those who constantly suffers from neck pains, back aches, migraines etc. Chiropractors are my saving grace; my husband often tells me my body should be donated to medical science.  HAHA!  But it’s because I have so many problems that I know many doctors, which comes in handy for people my age (no I am NOT going to tell you, either!).

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Foreigners Buying Condos – Information and Definitions

Requirements for Foreigners Purchasing Condos

The 1991 Condominium Act dictates that all expats or foreigners purchasing condos must transfer funds from overseas, in foreign currency (not Thai baht). You then need to obtain a “Foreign Exchange Transaction Form” certificate from the beneficiary bank, for each transfer. All original certificates must be presented to the Land Department to register the condominium into records.

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Condos for Sale in Bangkok

Bangkok’s skyline is impressive. During the day, high-rise buildings and towers dominate the horizon far as the eye can see, and night brings thousands of twinkling lights scattered from down to up high. Bangkok’s economic progress and its popularity as a tourist destination has brought in investors and business people from around the world who seek to build on the city’s growing success. You will find a very wide variety of condos for sale in Bangkok.

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