I have to step outside of my zone of comfort. Only because this is a little outside of my comfort zone. If there is anybody that's able to advise me with what's more feasible. Please reach out to me on messenger. I have less than 60 days to stay the course with my original plan. Or do I have to alternate between the two.

Here's the issue. I am all set for my retirement/move to Thailand late August, early September. The only thing I have left is to apply for my retirement. I recently rearranged my first class flight from Thailand to the Philippines. From the Philippines then to Thailand. Saving me a couple thousand dollars. Now here is my issue and why I need help. The cost of the currency exchange and how hard of a is it going to hit me. My goal is Thailand. I should consider staying in the Philippines because of the what is happening with the US dollar. I am struggling with this decision. Apologize for the lengthy post. Hopefully there is somebody with some sound advice. Thanks

Let’s talk about True money and its benefits. Please note I also have a long term visa and Thai bank account so I have an ‘advanced account’ with True Money.

Process

1) apply for an account using the app. You need a Thai phone number as everything is based on this. Any Thai carrier works it doesn’t have to be True.

2) once your advanced account is approved you can also get a virtual prepaid mastercard generated in the app. Useful

3) you can top up via bank transfer, cash at 7-11 or at a true money kiosk at the true shops in the mall.

Spending

1) can pay any business or individual with QR code payments. The so called ‘Scan’. Very convenient and no need to carry coins etc

2) utility bills can also be paid along with topping up your phone etc

3) can use with Grab. There is pre built integration between the apps so the transactions come out of your account. No more foreign credit card fees or drivers not having cash change

4) the prepaid Mastercard has many uses such as Bolt or online shopping

5) you also have your own QR code to receive money from other peoples bank accounts

6) can withdraw money to your Thai bank account but I haven’t tried that yet.

Overall what this allows me to do is keep my bank account ‘clean’ for immigration purposes without a large number of small transactions.

Hi all,

I am currently on 4 months long service leave and almost finished my 60 day tourist visa. I was hoping to do a border run to Krong Poi Pet this coming weekend to re-enter and kick off another 60 days.

I have heard there is some unrest with Thai-Cambodia relations. Has anyone been there in the last few days.? TIA😊

Not visa related - more anything else. I intend to marry in Thailand and have the certified marital status document and passport copy from the British Embassy. I believe the next step it to have these documents translated to Thai and then authorised. Does anyone know an authorised translation service in Jomtien/Pattaya that can translate at a reasonable cost (without using an agent)? Thanks in advance for constructive replies.

Hi.

Is the DTAC only for 30 days entry.

I’m guessing I can extend at immigration office.

Any one experienced this yet. Thank you ☀️

So after I getting everyone's opinion on whether I should rent or buy when I get to Hua Hin I'm going to rent so should I make reservations for 2 weeks for a hotel or a month and what type of Visa should I get I'm over 60 thank you for your input

Any update on Wise ? I know of a Thai woman who recently tried to send money from UK to the Kasikorn bank and the payment was refused by the bank.

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.

What if you wanted to legitimately tour parts of Thailand only for a total of five months a year, split into two stays, july and august and then later in Dec, Jan, Feb. Do you think you need to get a retirement visa, or some other form of visa, or can you just come in on a tourist visa?

Hi all ..

Anyone had the 60 day tourist stamp ( visa ) refused or had problems. while stood in front thai immigration officer ?

At the airport .

What happens returned on next flight ??

Can you get some sort of visa there .

I know of all the problems about over staying and going to often etc .

It's just about the refusal in the airport .