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Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Katya *********
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Hi, what documents I need to apply in Thai embassy in Laos for Dtv? And for my spouse, who will be dependent?

Thank you in advance ๐Ÿ˜Š
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Tanner **********
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Hello Everyone,

When proving the 500k bank balance what is the requirement for how many months it needs to show?

I am from Canada and will be applying in my home country.

Thanks in advance
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Jack ********
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Has anyone been asked to show your 500k baht on your bank balance at immigration in the airport on your first time entering with an accepted DTV visa? Or are you okay to move the money out once you get accepted?
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Hello everyone, tomorrow is my interview for DTV. Can anyone give me some suggestions or advice?
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Doug **********
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I built a house on my wife's property 2 1/2 years ago. We winter there 5 months and 7 months in the U.S. According to the Royal Thai Consulate I can apply for a yearly renewal retirement visa as follows: retirement income plus money in bank for 60 days equals 800,000 bht. I used to go to Laos to get re stamped but almost didn't get back last time. Not doing the border bounce.
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Brett *******
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Please confirm that with an OA visa you do not need money in a Thai bank. Just proof you have either the 800k or the monthly 65k in a bank offshore. Cheers
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Troy *********
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Okay so I got an overwhelming response to my last post about buying in Thailand and finding a bride at 47. Thanks for all the advice, I now understand about how polluted certain places get, to watch out for scammers and ladies that just want your money, to rent first and experience the culture as I might not like the culture or the area.

Are there areas that have living local westerners to socialise with as well as offering genuine ladies? I'm not interested in the drinking/nightclub scene, just chilling with good company ๐Ÿ‘
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Suzana *******
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Hi all. I have been following posts of many of you moving to Thailand . Can I ask what itโ€™s like to retire in Thailand ? What do you do to keep busy ? Also is it not a dangerous place for a single women ? It seems many of the comments suggest not , which has perked my interest in perhaps moving over, although I am a bit weary ?
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Tommy ******
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Iโ€™m currently in Thailand on an Education visa, but Iโ€™m now looking into the possibility of switching to a Non-O visa to follow family.

I was wondering if anyone here has experience with this kind of visa change specifically, is it possible to change visa status from an ED visa to a Non-O while staying inside Thailand, or would I need to leave the country and apply from abroad?

Also, if anyone knows a reliable agency that can assist with this process locally (preferably without having to exit the country), Iโ€™d really appreciate any recommendations or advice.

Thanks so much in advance
Jun 30, 2025
6 months ago
Jack ********
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Has anyone been asked to show your 500k baht on your bank balance at immigration in the airport on your first time entering with an accepted DTV visa? Or are you okay to move the money out once you get accepted?
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