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Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Jason *******
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Hi All

Aussie here , going to apply for a Long Stay OA visa , all requirements including medical no issue , except I’m time poor (long story) and to get a chest X-ray will be a bit of a hassle (anyone in Australia knows this 😉) , my question is , has anyone received an OA visa recently without a X-ray? Is it worth the risk to submit without the X-ray ? Or do I just did to make the time and get it done ?

Thanks for the advice
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Lesley ********
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I have a question regarding work visas for Thailand please.

My husband and I are hoping to come and stay in Chiang mail for 6 months and we can both work online.

Just wondering which visa would be best for this situation and length of time. If he likes it there we may want to extend our time.

Thank you for any info
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Mike *******
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(edited) The DTV launched in July last year, so during the past couple of weeks, the first visa holders who stayed the full initial 180 days should have started leaving and re-entering Thailand. For anyone who has recently done this, could you please tell us of your experiences. I am particularly curious about people who obtained their visa based on something short term (like a four month cooking class), and whether they were scrutinised by Immigration Officers on whether their original DTV justification is ongoing. Cheers.
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Ka *****
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Hi group, can I do 6 weeks online cooking course for DTV and extend for another months? Thanks in advance
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Hein *******
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Hello everyone, would like to seek advice regarding visas/work permit/ licenses pertaining to starting a personal retail business here in Thailand. Any recommendations on services that I can consult or can help facilitate this for me? Thanks.
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Ian *******
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Hi

I don’t know if this question has been asked before. Can I arrange an AO visa in the UK and have insurance by a UK company, or do I have to pay Thai Insurance prices? Which seem at best very expensive

Any help would be grateful
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Mike ********
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If I arrive with a Non o (retirement) visa and do my 1 yr extension in Jomtien, will there be a health insurance requirement? Tia
Feb 16, 2025
5 months ago
Ofer **********
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For those of you who have done the DTV while on business visa, did you just fly out with the Non b and back in with the DTV?

Appreciate the response from those who have done it.
Feb 15, 2025
5 months ago
Chris **********
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When i arrive at DMK next week and get a 60 day VOA and extend another 30. Can I do a border run say to Laos by land crossing, stay a few weeks for sightseeing then return to Thailand and get another 60 days VOA and extend another 30 days.

Fly to Bali and back to Thailand and get another 60 days plus 30 or is that pushing it?
Feb 15, 2025
5 months ago
Mi *******
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USA passport. My husband's 19 yr old nephew would like to visit us (we reside here) in Thailand for 6 months. What would be the best Visa for him to apply for?
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