What is the expat experience like in Thailand compared to other countries?

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Jun 1, 2017

8 years ago

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Not so bad in Thailand afterall

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The discussion begins with a positive reflection on the experience of living in Thailand as an expat, with a specific mention of taking a Thai spouse abroad, indicating cross-cultural interactions and travel experiences.

Ken *******

I took my Thai wife to the Republic of Ireland when she visited the UK last August....

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Ken *******

I'm not sure if you can do it the opposite way...a visa for Ireland and visit the UK....

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Fred *******

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Ok, the post is for applying a tourist visa in Ireland. Of course there is some exceptions for each countries.

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Ken *******

No a she had a UK visa there is an agreement between UK and Ireland that enables the same visa to be used for certain nationalities...Thailand is one of the nationalities :-)

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Fred *******

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I think she had a schengen visa, right ?

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