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Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Satoshi **********
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hello to all!

need advice, moving to Thailand next month with 1 dog.

Am I forced to take an A/R flight or will just one way do it? , I don't risk being refused because I will return with a tourist visa and then ask for my retirement visa on the spot?

where should the retirement visa procedures be done before coming back?

Do you have a solution to my problem?

Thank you

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Bonjour à tous !

j'ai besoin de conseil, je vais m'installer en Thaïlande le mois prochain avec 1 chien.

Suis-je obligé de prendre un vol A/R ou juste un allé simple peut suffir?, je ne risque pas de me faire refuser car je vais rentrer avec un visa touriste et ensuite sur place demander mon visa retraite?

ou faudrait-il faire les démarches de visa retraite avant de venir?

avez vous une solution à mon problème?

Merci
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Damodar ********
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Hello Friends😊

Just a quick question about something I'm still confused. Do I need to renew my TM30 report everytime when I leave Thailand after my 180 days on a DTV Visa.

I live at the same place so the adress and everything will be the same.

Also if I need to do it can I do it myself or is this the landlords job?

Thank you so much and have a great weekend!
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
When exactly should we do TDAC before arrival? People say "up to 3 days before" which is unclear. If my flight arrives on 10th September should I do it BEFORE or AFTER the 7th September? Thank you
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Angela *******
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Hi! I just got my DTV 5 year visa approved. What is a good travel insurance to buy before I go?

I am in my 20s, from the USA, and ideally just need the basics including medical. Thanks!
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Update: I reapplied at the same embassy one week later, with 6 months muay thai, via "Issa Compass" agency, and sent more freelance work invoices, and got approved

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Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Have you all been getting your bank accounts closed if you had your account before you got your DTV? I’m scared to go into my branch and hand them my passport. I use my ibanking quite a bit. Any info on this? Is it in fact bangkok banks policy to close your account if you’re on a dtv?

I’m gonna try the drivers license trick. That is a god idea. Unfortunately I was just forced to renew a 5 year (my secomd 5 year) to a 2 year also due to Dtv. I wonder if the 2 year license will give them a heads up to request my passport?
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Tarem *****
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So you already have a bank account on other visa lets say ED and you intend to apply for DTV will bank find out and close yours like kasikorn SCB. i don’t care about bkk bank. Still wondering should i continue with ED or DTV since thai bank is very important for me
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
I been seeing conflicting things do I need to bring my bank statements with me when I fly into Bangkok for 1st time on my DTV? If yes will my bank app be good enough? I going September 10
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
Greg *********
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If I want to apply for a non-O visa based on marriage, do I apply online before leaving Canada, or in person after arrival?
Aug 30, 2025
15 days ago
I will be applying for my retirement non-o visa from southern India. Can that be done online or does it require a visit to a Thai embassy?
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