Related to my last post, can I get by for 1 year without having a bank account in Thailand? Use a xfer service like Wise or western union?

My money goes to my Philippine bank and is in pesos..

I'll be on a tourist visa and will rent.

Thank you

How long can you leave Thailand for if you have an O/OA retirement visa and keep the visa? I am considering if a 185 day return to UK in order to update my pension would be possible. Thanks to the group, I did search for answers first.

On the everything else subject.

Has anyone use bolt truck? As I need to get some sheets of 20mm wood back to my condo? Just want to know what turned up if you have used it for that. I doubt anyone has but thanks in advance 🙏

Is it planned to be more easy to apply for the DTV e.g. without leaving Thailand? Why is it not even possible now? And yeah I know it's a new visa and not fully developed yet, but damn... I can't be the only one who finds that super exhausting. You can even apply for the funny ED Visa within Thailand.

I hope this is okay as it says...and Everything Else. Would anyone have an idea of a good hotel to stay at in Phnom Penh for a couple of nights in mid-Dec. Thinking of good location, clean and safe. Maybe up to $100 a night or so.

Does anyone know some of the Muay Thai or cooking school that legit for the DTV? Thanks!

Hi , looking for advice. I’m a U.K. citizen and own a condo in Thailand already. I will be retiring next year to Thailand permanently. My question is regarding a visa to stay in Thailand . I have the required funds to deposit in my Thai bank account but is there a visa that lets you keep the funds in the U.K. but show proof that you have them and it’s compulsory to buy medical insurance?

I don’t want to go through an agent.

Thanks for reading

Hi DTV journey peeps.

The requirement to provide proof of accomodation or a lease for 6 months accomodation as proof of residence in Thailand.

Can anyone provide what the requirement is as my understanding is that you require the visa before you can sign a lease.

Will a receipt for accomodation from a Hostel be acceptable?

Many thanks

How y'all can afford to fly to Thailand from the States? Before covid, I used to fly Business class on my limited income. Nowadays, I can't even afford economy or cattle class! Today lowest price for an Economy Seat from east coast to BKK is $2,500 for the period around and post Christmas! DANG!