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Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Peter *********
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We are a legally married couple looking at applying for an OA retire visa and I know that the primary applicant (I am male, 60 yo) must be over 50, but is there any age requirement for my wife? She will be about 46 yo at the time of application. TIA! Peter.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Hi! Just wondering if anyone applied for the Cambodia DTV in early June? I'm curious about the current situation and which application batches are getting approved these days.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
About to apply for a DTV but my finances are spread over savings (cash isa's , bonds , savings ) account. I very rarely have much in my current account just covers my bills due to it being 0%. I was told by somebody else who has thinking of applying that the 12k has to be in a current a/c for three months and not savings accounts , is this true ? thanks.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
For the last 4 hours, I have tried to pay for my application via the website. But it keeps saying " payment failed or cancelled." Now there is nothing wrong with my cards and I also tried numerous browsers and even cleaned out my cache. I have no idea what to do from here. I have heard people online say it took them 3 days before the website would accept their payment. Does anyone have any idea how I can resolve this issue? Thank you.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Hi. Im trying to make sense of this DTV and Im constantly coming up with more questions the more I read!!!!

1) Is the 10.000 baht fee the full cost of the visa? (Without using an agent)

2) If accepted, do you only need to complete the first 6 months of the activity in the whole 5 years?

3) If accepted, are you required to leave EVERY 180 days and if so, how long do you need to be outside Thailand for and when you return, do you get another 180 day stamp?

4) Is teaching online accepted?

I am over 50 and would qualify for the Non-O retirement visa but I want to continue receiving an income rather than just watch my own bank account reduce as I age! You cannot jump from a retirement visa and then start working or at least that is what I was advised but that was over 5 years ago

Online teaching supplies me with enough to live on easily in Thailand so I would much prefer to take this route if I am eligible.

I have the funds required (500.000)
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Pierre-Marc **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi there! I need to make one visa for the UK and one visa for France for my Thai girlfriend who will be visiting in September. What is the best strategy for the best chances to get those visas, knowing she is not working at the moment and doesn't have any property or business to her name? Thanks for your answers!
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi members..

Just want to confirm something. Please reply if you only know the truth.

Different stories about visas.

If you been married to a Thai national for over 2 months the bank fee comes down to

400000bht.

And can you show funds in your bank or does it have to be deposited into Thai bank.

Does the money stay in bank

And no can use.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Abey *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Quick question. I used wise debit card at ATM to withdraw 20000baht from my baht current account. ATM charged 220baht but wise also charged me 350 baht. Is this normal , l was told only ATM charge will be 220 baht.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Martin ********
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Hello all

Here's a suggestion to some of you, a novelty I'm sure, something outside your comfort zone.

How about when asking people for advice and receiving the advice from total strangers who are more than willing to help another human being, try using "please" and "thank you" maybe even saying "hi I wonder if someone could help please".... even a 'like' for their comment and advice would be nice.

Manners and politeness cost nothing especially when people are willing to take time out of their day to help a fellow traveler.

Thank you.
Jun 15, 2025
6 months ago
Lynn *******
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I am currently having a retirement visa but now

Planning to change to DTV as I will be out coubtry 4 to 5 months a year. Anybody here has moved from Retirement to DTV? Was it a good idea or you regretted later after changing? Can younplease share your experience?
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