I moved to Bangkok with my girlfriend in April, as she got a great career opportunity here, however, as I am not working in Thailand, the visa struggle has been real...
I've been traveling in the region, and extending my tourist entries until now, but the constant in and out has been taxing on both my time and finances.
She's aiming to be here for the next 2-3 years, and I'd love to stay with her but I need a long term visa solution.
Any advice?
Please and thank you 😁
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat in Bangkok is seeking long-term visa solutions to remain in Thailand with his girlfriend who has a job opportunity. Currently, he struggles with frequent tourist visa extensions. Suggestions from the community include obtaining an education visa for language courses, exploring employment opportunities, considering the Thailand Elite Visa, or even marriage for residency, although marrying solely for a visa is discouraged.
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