Retire In Thailand

This is a question for USA expats, particularly retired expats living in Thailand.

I am planning to obtain a retirement visa and live in Thailand in a few years. I need some rather specific information about personal finances.

I have a checking account with a bank checking card here in the USA. I use the bank card just like a credit card. For safety, I have a $200 per day limit on the card. My retirement check is direct-deposited to that account every month. I can use the bank card in Thailand, but there are fees. On a future visit I plan to open a bank account in Thailand. So, here’s the question:

How can I transfer money from my bank account in the USA, say every 1 to 3 months, to a Thai bank account, without paying fees, or at least having to pay the minimum of fees?

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Retire in Thailand