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Jan 26, 2022

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Rani ***************

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Hi everyone, 

Which VISA can you recommend me? I'm trying to stay as long as possible? STV seems very complicated is it worth it?

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The discussion revolves around the best visa options for staying in Thailand for an extended period. Participants suggest various visas including the Special Tourist Visa (STV), Retirement Visa, Educational Visa for language classes, and Thai Elite Visa. Opinions vary, with some having had positive experiences with the STV, while others recommend exploring educational options or considering a Retirement Non-O Visa due to changing regulations. There is also a humorous suggestion about marrying for a visa.

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Felix ****

Elite Visa if you have the money. Education visas are decent too.

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John-Paul ******

Retirement Non O with present Thai Pass or Sandbox or wait 2 months and see what changes here with regulations. Then maybe agent?

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Marcel *********

Thai Elite Visa

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Philip **********

Marry a bar girl then get a marriage visa. Well worth the money. 🤣🤣

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Bobby ********

What is your age and how long do you consider "as long as possible?"

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Rani ***************

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im 21 and up to one year I’vr been think to come with a visa on arrival and switch it to educational visa I don’t mind taking thai classes at all

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Nick *******

@Rani **************

This is your best option.

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Terary **********

I did the Tourist Visa recently.. So far its been a hell of mess. If I had to do it all over again I would have done the STV.

Down side to the STV is that it can't be converted to a different visa.

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Albert ********

Retirement.

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Rani ***************

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@Albert *******

im 21

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Albert ********

@Rani **************

student visa

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Andy *******

I did it last year, very worth it.

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