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Dec 27, 2025
16 hours ago
Herbert *********
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Hello!

I stay in Thailand for six month on a METV, make trips to different locations in the country and abroad, but always has my hone in Hua Hin, same adress. I will not do any TM30 (except first day), is this okay? The owner of the house comes from sweden und most time unreachable. Thank you...
Dec 27, 2025
16 hours ago
Don *********
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I'm supposed to do my 90 day on Jan 6th. However I'm in Vietnam now returning on 29th December. Does the 90 day reset when I come back to Thailand or do I still need to do by 6th Jan. Thankyou
Dec 27, 2025
17 hours ago
Dean *********
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i have been to thailand 3 times since11may 2025 can i go again in march 2026
Dec 27, 2025
20 hours ago
Rob *************
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I have been to Thailand 8 times in nearly 3 years. Last trip the Customs officer asked how long I was staying 'this time'. I am back in April 2026 but I am a bit concerned they may knock me back. I have never overstayed and purely come to see friends as a tourist. I am near retirement but not in need of a retirement visa yet. I plan to have 2 trips on 2026.

Is there a tourist visa that lasts 12 months?

I don't want any unnecessary problems.
Dec 27, 2025
a day ago
Alex **********
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Specific questions for 90-day reporting on a non-immigrant O-A visa.

I’m sure this info has been answered elsewhere, but these boards have been very helpful.

Generally speaking, is my understanding correct that the first time you do a 90-day reporting it should be done in person at the immigration office where you reside, but then subsequent reporting can be done online, regardless of where you are staying at the time?

Is my understanding correct that if you leave Thailand, that your 90-day reporting clock resets from the time you re-enter Thailand on this visa? If that’s true, is there any place online to check when you’re 90-day reporting is due or do you have to essentially keep track of everything on your own based on your last 90-day reporting and/or your last arrival stamp?

And then I have questions on these two scenarios:

1. If I have a long-term lease in Bangkok, but at the time of my 90-day reporting, I happen to be traveling in Phuket, am I supposed to report my leased residence in Bangkok or where I am currently traveling in Phuket? If it’s a hotel in Phuket, does that matter? 

2. If I don’t have a long-term lease at the time of my 90-day reporting, and my location has changed since my last 90-day reporting. Let’s say, my first reporting was at an Airbnb in Bangkok, and now I am traveling and I’m in a hotel in Phuket, which I presume would not have TM 30. What would I do in that scenario?

Thanks again for helping the newbie!
Dec 26, 2025
a day ago
Ian *********
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Can you advise me

Fist my history January to end of march with a 10 day trip to Cambodia then back for 6 months to my home country scotland

Then back to Thailand October 11th 2025 with a 30 day extension

Leave for Laos 30 December for 1 possible 2 months then hopefully back to Thailand leaving 26march 2026 back to Scotland

What are my chances of being denied

Thank you
Dec 25, 2025
2 days ago
Moritz ************
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hello, I've a question, I'm Italian and 61 years old, I'm non retired because in Italy it's possible with 67, it's possible a permanent Visa?

it's possible if I invest in a business like hostel, café or something else?

I've to transfer all my money to a local Bank?
Dec 25, 2025
2 days ago
Paul ********
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So some help needed

I have a ride on mower. They don’t have parts in Thailand. Has anyone had experience on getting parts for machines imported to Thailand and what was the import tax if any?
Dec 25, 2025
2 days ago
Hello everyone, I want to know about living proof or living certificate in Thailand, how can I get this one. I will apply this from Czech Republic and I will live with my girlfriend in her apartment but I'm just not sure which document she shout prepare.

Thank you in advance

Ps. I apply this for DTV working type
Dec 24, 2025
3 days ago
Stephen *********
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Started a Non O visa application 27/11/25 after getting various emails requesting further documents. I sent my final document 16/12/25. The web site still says processing application. I fly Christmas Day with no NON O visa. I’m will be in Thailand for 59 days. What can I do if I receive the visa while in Thailand. I was hoping to have it in place at my time of arrival as I need to open a bank account.

TIA of any help

MERRY CHRISTMAS
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