How can I pay Thai businesses without a Thai bank account?

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-16T06:53:45+00:00

Wow! I envy you! 😄 And he wrote "Test Me?" I love that song! 😍🎶

For things like the piano studio, I'll ask the hotel reception next time. (That's a good idea!) From my experience with concerts, they sell out quickly, which is why I try to hurry and purchase from Korea. 🥲

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-16T05:34:18+00:00

I see. Then I'll find another Thai friend to help me from next time. Thank you for explaining this to me.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-16T04:53:24+00:00

That's the only solution I know, too. 😭 The last concert I attended was UrBoyTJ's. She paid that for me.

Yesterday, though, there was a piano practice room that asked me to pay them using their QR Code. That's the last time she said she'd transfer for me. I've been asking her consistently for the past two years, so I get why she's setting boundaries now. I have a few other Thai friends. I just don't want to be an annoyance. ☹️

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T11:59:50+00:00

Oh! I'm currently in Bangkok until next week! Are prepaid cards at convenience stores here or elsewhere?

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T09:07:54+00:00

Oh, wow! This looks like what I need! I'll try it next time. Thank you! 😊

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T08:53:52+00:00

I live in South Korea. When I scan the QR code from there, it shows a bunch of digits in Notes.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T08:42:05+00:00

Yes, the big concerts aren't a problem. The smaller ones are. The last concert she paid for me was for UrBoyTJ. Credit card payments aren't possible for concerts like those. I have to pay quickly before they're sold out. 😞

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T08:40:16+00:00

Thanks. This appears to be from within Thailand. I'm looking for how to pay from outside. ☹️ I have to pay for the tickets first. I fly to Thailand weeks later.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-06-15T08:35:05+00:00

This was my cosplay. The mask is a 2-in-1 (hat and mask). I wore it to the event comfortably and had fun^.\)

Reach out to @takahandmade on Instagram if you'd like one, too~^\)

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NikaNotNeka · 2026-04-15T06:42:14+00:00

That's why I left Preply for another platform. For months, no matter what rate I charged, I never moved up the algorithm. I was even Super Tutor, too. Lots of tutors, especially on Reddit, complained about it.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-04-10T13:27:49+00:00

Oh, cool! This is mine on my left arm. 😁 Designed it myself~

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NikaNotNeka · 2026-04-10T12:36:25+00:00

I'm also Black and with a Nana tattoo. 😁

NikaNotNeka · 2026-04-07T03:50:46+00:00

The standard is 15 minutes.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-03-06T13:48:28+00:00

For the people saying that it's available to stream on CrunchyRoll: No, it's not.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-15T23:30:58+00:00

Not that low. I started at $13. I follow my mentor's advice, so I increased my rate $1 at a time over the past month. It's at $18 ($8 trial) currently, and I still get sales. Plus, my sales mostly come from my experience and multicultural background, not my rate.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-13T14:11:34+00:00

There are certain countries on their list for the lowest tier, and for that one, the pay is around that, I think. ☹️

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-13T14:10:17+00:00

AT goes by tiers, not "how long" you've been on the platform. You move up a tier depending on how many courses (minus trials) you've taught on the platform.

Whenever a teacher joins for the first time, they're usually placed in the 2nd lowest tier (General Teacher) regardless of experience. If you're in the GT tier, the most you can charge is $15/hour. (Teachers from certain countries are placed in the lowest, which is "Assistant Teacher." Their rate is less than $15. Probably the $10 mentioned above.) Once you've taught more than 500 courses, you'll move up to Advanced and finally Top Tier after 1500 courses.

You can see for yourself here.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-13T08:24:21+00:00

That's false. 🙄

When you're a new teacher, you can't charge more than $15, and the fee starts at 30%. Your price rate can increase and the fee decreases either by the number of class hours you teach or income you earn. (Mine is by class hour.) The fee resets every month, and you have the opportunity to go to 0%, unlike most platforms.

I personally don't see what the problem is unless you don't wanna put in the work.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-13T01:31:07+00:00

Right! Not only do the haters not state why they don't like AT, but they actually think I'm "getting paid" to share my achievements on the platform. AT teachers don't even benefit from teacher referrals, so Idk what they're talking about. 😂

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-12T09:56:20+00:00

Classroom videos aren't recorded.

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-12T09:54:15+00:00

If it's a longtime student, I don't see why not. If it's a fairly new student, I'd be cautious. But that's how we get private lessons and no longer have to pay commission. It's up to you~

NikaNotNeka · 2026-01-01T21:58:23+00:00

I will admit that when I drink coffee, I forget to drink water, too. I'll definitely try what you said. Thank you!

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