Big Changes to Wise in Thailand — Here’s What Expats Need to Know
Wise has announced major changes for users in Thailand, with new rules set to take effect on August 3.
In this interview, we sit down with Carl Turner from Expat Tax Thailand to break down what’s changing, who may be affected, and the practical steps expats, retirees, digital nomads, and long-term residents should consider taking now.
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Chapters
Intro
What Changed 1:05
Forced Currency Conversion 1:47
Do you have a Thai Wise Account? 2:13
KYC 2:46
Wise Investment Accounts 3:29
Tax Implications 4:45
Frozen Accounts Possible? 6:00
Who is Unaffected? 7:27
Positive Changes 7:55
Who is Affected 9:01
Steps to Take 11:25
Global Trend 13:17
Free Webinar 14:00
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