Big Changes to Wise in Thailand — Here’s What Expats Need to Know (w Carl Turner)

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. 🟢 Free Webinar with Expat Tax Thailand - Open Q&A with Thai lawyers (May 20, 2026) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4817782014808/WN_oW2vgRUVRmqJBalFFEpALg#/registration 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 SUPPORT 💵 🟢 Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajarncal Recommendations ✅ ✚ My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25111590&campaign=6&utm_campaign=6&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌐 My esim - https://saily.com/bangkokguide (use coupon code 'bangkokguide' for a 15% discount) 🔗 My VPN - https://nordvpn.com/thebangkokguide (use coupon code 'thebangkokguide' for exclusive offer + 4 months free) Travel Tools ✈️ 💵 How I transfer money internationally (Wise): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3CdDM ✈️ How I book flights (Skyscanner): https://skyscanner.pxf.io/BnPPx4 🚂 How I book Train and Bus Tickets in Thailand (12Go): https://12go.asia/?z=10875997 The Music in my Videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/c9rtec My Film Gear 📸 💻 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4av6EHK High Quality Camera - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD Action Camera - https://amzn.to/4twsrYp External Microphone - https://amzn.to/3MsvArl Drone - https://amzn.to/4rfGErh Main Computer for editing - https://amzn.to/3MucP6V Second Computer - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajarncal/ 🌐 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajarn.cal ✅ SUBSCRIBE & JOIN TO BE A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/@thebangkokguide/