Best way to send $$ from USD to Thailand?

**La Petite Adventurista** · 25th September 2012 07:19

Months after I moved out from my apartment, I might finally be getting my deposit back. What is the best way (i.e. takes out the least fees) to send money from the US to Thailand?

Does anyone have experience with using PayPal for this situation? Would sending a US check by snail mail work?

I'd rather not go through Western Union or another wire transfer service, since the fees they charge are so steep. And I want every last bit of my apartment deposit! I've searched other forums, and most of the advice seemed complicated where the other person has access to your account in the US. I do NOT want to do that!

Any helpful advice is appreciated. Thanks!

**jonny danger** · 25th September 2012 07:25

Originally Posted by La Petite Adventurista

helpful

I don't get why helpful is stressed. Should we know what is helpful to you and what is not?

I hope this is helpful .. there's one bank (branch) in Thailand that does business with the B of A. Easy peasy.

**cluezo** · 25th September 2012 07:34

Western Union

**tomcat** · 25th September 2012 07:59

...1) do you have an account with a commercial bank in the US?
...2) do you have an account with a commercial bank in Thailand?

...if the answers to 1 and 2 are yes: initiate a bank transfer from one account to the other (B of A charges $25 per transfer of up to $1,000)...

...or...

...carry the cash on your person and exchange it in Thailand...

**cluezo** · 25th September 2012 08:19

Originally Posted by La Petite Adventurista

Any helpful advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Come to think of it, such a transaction is fraught with peril. I can be of assistance, having successfully moved funds to and from Thailand. I will gladly handle this matter for you. Please PM me.