residency options in thailand

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Mar 25, 2024
8 months ago
Chris ***********
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I am considering renting a condo in Bangkok. One concern I have is about visa runs, as I keep seeing things about new laws and people warning others that they may be denied entrance on the grounds of "being in Thailand too long." I can't actually find any personal stories of anyone being denied entrance and it is hard for me to understand why immigration would deny anyone entrance unless they had a legitimate reason for doing so, like evidence of criminal activity. So I don't know if these are just rrumors circulating on the net or a real concern.

The only personal sstory I could find connected with denial of visa was a guy denied a visa at the Vientiane embassy and told he couldn't return. The reason they gave was he was "suspected of working in Thailand." He seemed very upset and said one should not do visa runs out of Thailand without taking all one's stuff with one because one might not be allowed back in. But it's hard to know what really went on there without any background or context.

I would just like to know that if I rent a condo in Bangkok, and have all my stuff in there, some official isn't going to be able to deny me entrance one day on a whim. How would I get my belongings then? How likely is it that something like this could really happen? would there be any way to at least get permission to come in and get your things if you explain to the officer you are renting there? Is there any other recourse I would have if that happened like contacting an agent or visa service and getting entry that way?

I've lived in many parts of asia longterm either using visa waiver or tourist visa and never personally had anything worse happen than the occasional official ask me a lot of questions. Is it really that much different in Thailand? Has anyone had personal experience with this or do you really know someone who was actually denied entrance on returning from a visa run?
Feb 20, 2021
4 years ago
Gabriel ********
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I am from the USA, and I entered Thailand on January 23. My visa exempt expires on March 8. I understand that I am eligible for a 60-day covid extension which I intend to take care of on my own. After that I need to stay on in Thailand as I've accepted a job at an international school that begins in August. That means that I will need an alternative visa for the period between May and August. I am married to a Thai national (11y years) and have had the marriage visa in the past. I have the required funds in bkk bank account to be eligible for the marriage visa, however my Thai wife is still in the USA on business for another 6 months or so. We own a condo in Bangkok, and a farm in Chaiyaphum; both in her name.

I understand that her not being present effects my ability to receive a marriage Visa and extension based on marriage......does anyone have advice? Please let me know, thank you

Nationality: USA
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