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Jul 19, 2025
19 hours ago
Mick *******
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Hi Team, I'm looking at retirement in Thailand, just starting the process , what i would like to do is come to Thailand and look for a Condo to buy in a quite place . So what i need is a guide to take me around and show me places each day , no problems paying someone for quality service, local knowledge...Help me decide the best place to settle down ...If anyone could recommend , would be greatly appreciated...cheers
Jul 17, 2025
2 days ago
Rafal *******
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Muay Thai - DTV - Pattaya

Hello everyone,

I believe many of you here have successfully applied for the DTV using the soft power route — specifically Muay Thai.

I’m currently looking for a Muay Thai gym in Pattaya that not only has a solid recent track record of supporting DTV 5-year visa applications, but also offers serious training.

If you have any personal recommendations or firsthand experiences, I’d really appreciate your input!

Thanks 🙏
Jul 13, 2025
7 days ago
Scott ***
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My wife and I are from the USA and we received our Non-O (over 50) visas this week, with different dates because I had to resubmit my application. We have a flight to Thailand in just over a week, and we plan to settle in Pattaya initially.

My big concern now is how to open Thai bank accounts, and particularly in how to open them quickly enough for our visas not to expire before the 60 day seasoning period is over.

As I understand it, we need Thai sim cards, passports, visas, etc. to open the accounts (preferably with Kasikorn bank), but I'm unclear on the residence requirement.

If I have it right, then the TM30 form will be done initially by our hotel upon arrival, but it seems that's not enough for the bank to open an account.

Rather, it seems we need a Thai Certificate of Residence (TM13) from the Thai Immigration Office to open the bank account, which if I understand correctly, requires a rental/lease agreement (along with a new TM30 from the owner).

To complicate things even further, it seems that it might not even be possible to get a Certificate of Residence without living in said residence for several months, unless you are in a particular jurisdiction where the immigration officer might break the rules, possibly with the encouragement of an agent.

Assuming you get a TM13, it seems that it takes two to three weeks to actually get it, (by mail only ?).

Maybe I have this wrong, but that's why I'm asking. That said, I have a few questions:

1) Do our 90 days start with what's on our visas or do they start upon our arrival in Thailand?

2) Is a TM30 from a hotel enough to open a bank account or is a TM13 from Immigration required?

3) Can you get a TM13 from the Immigration Office with a TM30 from a hotel or is a signed rental/lease agreement required?

4) Can you get a TM13 at the Pattaya (Chonburi) office without living in a rental for an extended period of time, or do you need the assistance of an agent to avoid the waiting period in a residence (if there even is one)?

5) Must you get theTM13 by mail, and does it actually take two to three weeks to arrive?

5) Assuming a hotel TM30 isn't enough for the bank (as discussed above), then what's the fastest (recommended) way to quickly obtain a signed rental/lease agreement?

6) Am I missing anything regarding how to open our Thai bank accounts as quickly as possible?

Thank you everyone!
Jul 9, 2025
10 days ago
Jisel *******
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Has anyone experienced opening a bank account in Pattaya and the bank asked for 10,000 baht fee? as requirement to get a retirement visa. Thanks for any info.
Jul 7, 2025
12 days ago
Paulie ********
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Probably been asked but has anyone manged to renue licenses from 2 to 5 year using DTV or a agent pattaya area?
Jul 7, 2025
13 days ago
I’m looking for a DTV visa agent in Pattaya/Jomtien area
Jul 3, 2025
17 days ago
Ar *******
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Hi , what are agents charging for the retirement visa , the person would need the agent to show the finances. It would be better if agent in Pattaya area as he will rent a condo there.
Jun 23, 2025
a month ago
Oli *********
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Hello Friends,

Would you please recommend reliable agents to assist with DTV visa proccess (Bangkok, Pattaya, HuaHin area but can be the whole Thailand) and if you know how high are fees for such assistance? I would appreciate your help, thank you so much!
Jun 19, 2025
a month ago
Crystal ******
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Does anyone have any knowledge or connections to diving schools in or around Pattaya?

Any reccomendations would be much appreciated.
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