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Oct 24, 2025
13 days ago
When do I need the TM30 first time? For the 90 days report?

Generally, could I also use a TM29 (Self reported) if the lanlord refuses to do a TM30?

I plan to rent an airbnb for the first month in order to rent an appartment myself after that. But I realize that some Airbnb hosts are not willing to do the TM30. I know they are legally required to do it, but if they just don't... well...
Oct 23, 2025
14 days ago
John ********
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What's the best agent to use to buy condo kata ,Karon

Have you bought one in the area

Is it a good area is it manly one country tourists and expats or multiple countries

Looking around 4million bhat

Thanks

Appreciate your help
Oct 12, 2025
a month ago
Russ ***********
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If I wanted to spend 6 months a year in USA and 6 months in Thailand, what are my visa options?

Thanks all!
Oct 10, 2025
a month ago
I'm looking to rent for 6 or 12 months after getting my DTV.

Any essential do's and dont's to consider when doing so?

Thanks in advance!
Oct 10, 2025
a month ago
Stefani ********
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 hello. I have a very specific question. I am in Thailand half the year in Canada half the year. I have a year round condo rental.

With this visa, we can obviously not get a bank account.

I am wondering how people pay their bills during the time they are not in Thailand.

Specifically, I am looking to pay my true phone bill, my water bill, my electric bill and my cable bill

I really appreciate any information you can offer 
Sep 30, 2025
a month ago
What’s the safest option when applying for a DTV by way of soft power? I don’t want to do Muay Thai but would love to learn Thai cooking. Is it still feasible to get the visa from a cooking course? And which courses are trustworthy? Thanks
Sep 25, 2025
a month ago
Brandon *********
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What are my best long term visas I should look into? I will be late 30s, from USA, fully retired living off my long term investments. Have no remote work nor plan or want to work at all. Is DTV soft power a good option? I don’t want to have to do cooking classes or Muay Thai every week for 5 years(though may end up doing Muay Thai anyways)

Should I just shell out the cash and get the elite?

Obviously once I hit 50 I will switch to retirement visa but need something for the next 11-12 years
Sep 21, 2025
2 months ago
TL *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello!

I'm trying to narrow my move between thailand and ecuador. Any suggestions why I should pick one over the other?

For a long time it was ecuador. Just recently I've been considering Thailand.
Sep 14, 2025
2 months ago
USN****
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Not a visa question but I hope some can help. I got my International Drivers license from AAA (the only verified U.S. source). It’s stamped and legit. Is there anything I should do when I arrive to help avoid paying fines when stopped at checkpoints? When I previously lived in TH, 20 years ago, that was my biggest frustration-constantly getting stopped. Should I go into a Government office and get the DL verified?

Thank you!
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