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What should I put as my occupation on the arrival form when I'm retired?

May 14, 2025
2 days ago
Henry ************
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I am arriving in 4 weeks. I am very sure of every question on the arrival form but one. “Occupation”. I am retired and now and receiving my state pension. Should I say my occupation before I retired or my current situation. Retired or on a pensionThank you.
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The individual is unsure about what to state as their occupation on the arrival form when arriving in Thailand, given that they are retired and receiving a state pension. Responses from the community suggest that simply stating 'retired' is appropriate, with multiple confirmations of this answer.
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Pierre *********
Retired
Peter *******
Retired
Henry ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank everyone for your replies. Now hope the rain 🌧️ stops. Roll on Bangkok and visiting by friends again. Mee khwam mak krap 🥳
James ********
Retired ✅
Colin ********
I just put retired and no problem at all
Egger *******
Are you employed?

Pretty self explanation to me. 🤔
Wolf ******
Current situation; retirement
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