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Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Floyd ******
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I now have my retirement Visa and I'm within my 90 days before the first report in if I leave the country before then does my 90-day start when I return and then can I report to another immigration office other than the one that I initiated at

I have multiple entries so I can return to the states to finish the business and come back I just need to know if my 90-day check-in starts again when I return and can I change the immigration office
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Stephen *********
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For someone who may want to switch from the expensive Elite Visa scheme to the DTV, and who already has a Thai bank account, are there any risks that the bank might close the account due to the visa status change? Any relevant experiences to share most appreciated.
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Jack ********
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I signed up for True money. Working well for 7-11 and grab payments. Trying to unlock the advanced features such as scan to pay . When I uploaded my non O visa they said it was expired. I am on a retirement extension. Has anyone else experienced this?
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Mike *******
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When keeping money for your visa-minimum, do you put it in a separate account from your regular savings in a Thai bank?
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Kyle *******
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Today I got the approval for the 90-day Non-O (retirement). Thanks again to all who helped with my previous questions. One more: it says it is valid until August 30. Am I correct in thinking this means I need to enter the country by that date, and I will still have 90 days after arrival?
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Patrick *********
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Does anyone have any experience in transporting stuff to Thailand from Europe? I’m about to move to Thailand for workation (DTV visa), I’m a music producer and sound engineer so obviously I’ll need to bring some gear with me to do my remote work.

How much? Well, here’s the thing: I could technically take the bare minimum that will fit into let’s say 3 flyable cases. That plus personal items would make me fly with at least 7-8 pieces of luggage, and give me only basic stuff. To be comfortable I’d need to bring gear in volume closer to a pallet or preferably two.

Is there any point in trying to organize something like a pallet freight or is it simply not worth it / not possible / not economically viable? Do you actually know someone who could help?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Jun 3, 2025
7 months ago
Roxanne *****
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Edit for all the enquiring minds:

My husband receives a steady monthly income from the VA. We will have DTV visas. We homeschool our children and will be be putting them in muay thai. Thanks for all of your input and concerns for our family. P.S. we've done a lot of research but are also looking for feedback from people who are actually familiar with the areas.

Hi, we are a family of 5 looking to move to Thailand by the end of the year. I would like opinions on Hua Hin vs Chang Mai for families. TIA
Jun 2, 2025
7 months ago
Paula ********
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Hi guys. From which country or city in Southeast Asia is it easiest to get a DTV visa? Any experience?
Jun 2, 2025
7 months ago
Sam *********
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Is your monthly about 90,000 baht?

Then, in your opinion...

Is using an agent to get non.O and open a bank account relatively expensive to you?

[US retired guy asking. ThanX in advance for your time]

AND Thank you for your responses.

Thought about it. I'll be 70 in November. I think I'll keep my house for a place to visit until I get tired of long flights, maybe in 6 or 8 years. Then I'll sell it. That's the only way I could get an elite visa. I want to live in Thailand, probably til death.

Meanwhile...

I'll see if the town's "guv'ner" can help, along with my fiancé, represent with me at the local bank. Soon enough it seems from reading the constructive comments here and other same-group posts... I'll be able to use the monthly income method for the 800k/yr.
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