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Thank you

Thanks Mayank, ps, and Tony! 🙌

I do want to have the option to drive a car, so will just get the IDP.

It seems the process of getting the IDP online (while abroad), and the validity of the soft copy of the IDP is uncertain too. I guess I will do a trip to the homeland to get the physical IDP before heading to Thailand then. 🤷‍♂️

I asked my family to ship it to me in Thailand.
I applied from Delhi and shipping took about a week and less than 500 inr to get here.
Transport dept will only ship it to your registered Indian address though
I used India post.
If you have any family member or friend there, might be a decent option( definitely cheaper than flying back😄)

Found out yesterday that you can use a pink id card for government digital services.
That's probably the most useful thing about it, in fact.

Was looking at USD → THB last weekend, found something weird. One top ranked provider widened from 0.15% to 1.01% between Friday night and Saturday morning. Same corridor, same amount, THB 305 less landing on the other end.

Full breakdown here if useful: https://zoeylee.substack.com/p/the-provider-that-saved-you-the-most?r=bpd1y

Anyone here pick a different provider for weekends vs weekdays, or just stick with one?

I use Curve most of the time. I've been curious for a while how it compares.
I think mostly Wise wins, but it'd be interesting to see it tracked.
Don't think that's applicable to a US citizen.
Not actually applicable to me either since I'm not Eu/UK resident at all... but still.

I used moreta but not curve. I liked the ability to pay via QR code in Thailand and Vietnam but it’s partial and not 100% reliable. Plus the fees are comparable if not higher to getting cash from a digital bank account ( I use Revolut )

Huh. Earlier this month an acquaintance claimed he was using Moreta constantly without issue.

It’s a relatively new service in active development so I’m totally aware it might have changed or I might have had an unfortunate combo happen to me ^ ^

doesn't actually matter where you're a citizen or resident, the comparison works for all available corridors. we're expanding based on what users tell us matters most (landing page: https://www.tryglintz.com/)

on Wise, it's interesting bc they have really wide coverage but they're actually only top ranked on 3 out of 111 corridors we track rn. usually they land #2 or #3, and on some routes they're the most expensive option

the assumption that "Wise mostly wins" is pretty common but the data doesn't really back it up, depends heavily on the corridor

Curve and Moreta we don't track yet, but good to know people are using them

if you want to see how your usual corridor stacks up you can check here, it breaks down every fee layer so you see what actually arrives on the other end

app.tryglintz.com

what corridor do you usually send on?

I'll DM 🙂

Have been using Moreta around Vietnam - and haven't found any place where it doesn't work. I load money into it using crypto though, so the overhead is just the ~1.5% fee they charge while spending.

My top priority is 0% markup cards though - if the vendor accepts haha!

Hey, planning to go as a digital nomad to Bali mid-may. How is it? Would you say its a nice time to go or better to go further down the line

Hi, I’m in Ao Nang right now and selling my Sony XM5 headphones.
They work perfectly, just don’t need them anymore.
Comes with case.
7000 THB, can meet today 👍leaving soon.

You probably want to ask that question in #bali instead of #thailand 🙂

For anyone in BKK, join us later tonight : https://nomads.com/meetups#91f47dcb9b14682717867cee41de20bc

I will be. See you soon!

We at the bar me + mark

Struggling to find it

Hey the bkk event, ended or still around?

Just found out thta it is compulsory to have a flight back from Bali within 30 days of arrival. Is there no way to get round this? Cant I stay 40 days?

This is Thailand chat.

You can rent a flight for some hours, there are websites for that

Anyone can tell me how's the overall vibe on Koh Phangan right now? Still crowded? Are Nomad MeetUps happening?
Not sure whether I should go there or to Bali. Thx 🙏

hi, does anyone have recommendations on coliving/coworking space in bangkok? (like alt chiangmai types) thanks!

Curve is good if you have an underlying card collecting airlines

Hello guys, question for Nomads who lived in Koh Samui and Ko phangan. Would you recommend for long term? Whar are biggest cons for both places and which you like more for digital nomad life and is it community good there?

I don't think it matters what the underlying rewards are, exactly. Only that they're there, and rewarding.
And for my underlying cards, Curve provides an apple pay proxy which the cards don't allow.
That said, collecting airlines would be cool 😎Honestly, just having one airplane would probably be enough for me, but owning emirates would be epic too.
How much do you have to spend on a credit card to get a medium sized airline?

Probs about 20k

Hi guys! I’m in Phuket for working online and hopefully surfing. Anyone in Phuket/Patong? I’d like to network with other nomads

Koh Samui is more suitable for families, offering chill, relaxed vibes and beautiful nature. Koh Phangan is more about communities and events, attracting open-minded people. Both are suitable for long-term stays; however, Koh Phangan is smaller, so you need to have friends there, otherwise, it will become boring too quickly.

So where is stronger digital nomad community? Koh Phangan?

Hi guys! Going to be in Bangkok, June 3-13 and then in Chiang Mai from June 13- July 5. Is anyone else is there in these dates?

Hey all — just joined. Been in Bangkok for a bit.

Originally from France , working in sales. Mostly bouncing between work and trying to stay active here.

Still figuring out the city a bit open to meeting people / activities.

Hey all, I am selling my ikea marcus office chair which is in very good condition, message me if you are in Bangkok and interested. Sorry could not find any channel for second hand stuff

Wow - Wise update for Thialand is horrific:
To send transfers between 2 non-Thai bank accounts — for example US to Singapore — payments must go via your Thai account, requiring 2 currency conversions (to THB, then to the destination currency). This will increase the total transfer cost.
You won’t be able to withdraw money from Wise in currencies other than Thai baht to a bank account in another country. If you receive money in a currency other than Thai baht, we’ll automatically convert and add it to your THB.

Some fast wifi here in bangkok

Anyone living in Thailand long term? I’ve been in Bangkok now for a couple months. Debating on getting DTV, I’ve been learning Thai also. Where do you think offers the best lifestyle? Bangkok is cool but it’s a bit too compressed for me long term. The fun is repetitious and I think it starts to feel like a transient hub. Curious to hear some thoughts

I moved to Bangkok 4 months ago and signed a long-term lease there. I'm on DTV.

It's been awesome so far. People are great, Infrastructure is really good, and the airports allow you to go anywhere in Asia easily.

I finally have a stable address after 4 years of nomading, although I still plan to travel around Asia and Europe for about 3-4 months during the year.

It’s your favorite place?

Phangan

So far, yes for long-term living

Phangnan seems like a sick vibe. I’m training at one yoga in Bangkok, their main studio is out there.. you like it for year round living?

I used to, during my first 2x times in the city when I was just traveling. After 5-6 weeks I would go a bit sick of all the concrete and constant noise surrounding me

The main issue was actually that I was living in districts that were very busy and with not much nature around: Phrom Phong and Rama 9. Now I live a bit outside of downtown, surrounded by a bit of trees and some parks. It feels much better.

what neighborhood?

Where’d you move to bro? I’m staying at the Voque on Sukhumvit 51 now. It’s an upscale pocket of thong lo but I find it can still feel crammed. I think Bangkok is all about you play it, some areas like Asok are 100% no go for living for me

I’m right next to True Digital Park (Punnawithi BTS station). A bit outside of downtown, but still close enough so I can be in Asok within ~25min door to door

Heyyy will anyone be in Koh Tao next week?

Anyone here on DTV visa who can guide how long the process might take?

We spent a few months in Bangkok couple years ago with our then 2 y/o, and are thinking of doing a slightly longish term again.

For me, it took like 2 weeks to be approved

Yeah - I've lived in Thailand for 4+ years. My home is on Ko Lanta, and I like it there.

Hi Joseph! I live in Koh Samui since 2024! I didn't chose Bangkok since I prefer the island life. it's more relaxing here, and it's easy to connect with people doing some activities. I just started learining salsa and bachata taking lessions, and there are weekly dance parties here to dance with other people. I also joined a board game group that does weekly game nights. I also went to language school to learn Thai.
I think it's important to find a community to join and connect with people.

Hope this helps!!

Took about 3 weeks for me

lphnvsewutteoemjqu khznzfmqbselna thank you so much! Also, just to confirm it’s an online process if applying from the US, right? No visit to the consulate required?

I believe it depends on the embassy. I applied from France, and didn’t have to visit the Paris embassy at all. They just called me.

But I believe some people had to come in for an interview in certain countries.

Anybody knows a trustworthy secondhand bike seller in chiang mai? Or someone that could help me with inspections?

Thanks Vicky I appreciate your detailed reply 🙏, the community piece is so important. I’m considering Samui also. I’ll probably finish my Thai course here then move somewhere with more nature. Something I’ve learned is that what works for one person might not work for another. For me Bangkok is a cool place to get things done but day to day it starts to feel cramped. That’s just my take.

Hi, does anyone know a modern website where I can find 1-month short-term stays in Chiang Mai especially? Apartments, condos …

I know many Facebook groups, but skimming all the unrelated news filtering by price or location is pretty inefficient time spent. I'd prefer a website with filters, like NomadRental / BaanMe (though they're no fit). Thanks!

Going through this now.

I'm hesitant to leave dowtown Asok though because I work 24/7 and when I walk outside I like to be surrounded by people so I don't feel isolated. But I also miss nature- such is life

A trip to Chiang Mai or some island once in a while fixes it 👌

Hello everyone, my MacBook screen broke, need to get it fixed.
Any ideas where can I get it fixed for a reasonable price and reliable in Chiang Mai?
Thanks in advance

i live in thonglor , tons of greenery here

Could you share which area or building exactly? I spent a bit of time there and didn't notice much greenery, but maybe I just didn't go to the right places

There is a studio7 near maya mall

I would suggest to get an authorised repair if it makes sense to you financially

Thanks will get the quote from authorised icare as well

when i look ouyt the window i see tons of trees and grass everywhere

Looks pretty good

theres some apartments available here if you want

Are you on a yearly contract? How much is rent over there?

im paying 27K

For how many sqm?

35

Got it. Well I'm not looking to rent a new place at the moment, but always keen to hear about what other places look like 👌