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Jun 8, 2025
3 days ago
I have to step outside of my zone of comfort. Only because this is a little outside of my comfort zone. If there is anybody that's able to advise me with what's more feasible. Please reach out to me on messenger. I have less than 60 days to stay the course with my original plan. Or do I have to alternate between the two.

Here's the issue. I am all set for my retirement/move to Thailand late August, early September. The only thing I have left is to apply for my retirement. I recently rearranged my first class flight from Thailand to the Philippines. From the Philippines then to Thailand. Saving me a couple thousand dollars. Now here is my issue and why I need help. The cost of the currency exchange and how hard of a is it going to hit me. My goal is Thailand. I should consider staying in the Philippines because of the what is happening with the US dollar. I am struggling with this decision. Apologize for the lengthy post. Hopefully there is somebody with some sound advice. Thanks
May 12, 2025
a month ago
Barry *******
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Hi all, I would appreciate any advise on any agents that can help me get a retirement visa. I don't have the required 800, 000 THB but can pay agency fees , thank you
May 10, 2025
a month ago
Renaldo ********
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If I want to live in Thailand for a year what type of Visa do I need and how much money is required to bring
Apr 20, 2025
2 months ago
Corrado *******
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Good evening everyone I was born in Italy but I have been living in London for 26 years. I am 59 years old and would really like to retire in Thailand where I have already traveled several times and where I met a lady and would like to get married. Question: what do I need from A to Z to do this? bank account, visas, if I need to have a house with her etc.. Thank you all so much
Apr 17, 2025
2 months ago
Nelson ******
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I've just submitted my application for the DTV into the Thai Embassy in Canberra and was surprised to find the 10,000 THB fee charged as A$600 which at the current exchange rate is 12,600 THB! I have THB to pay with but the system only accepts A$.
Apr 11, 2025
2 months ago
Susan *********
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Has anyone heard of or gotten a “Thailand elite” visa or is this a scam? Looking to retire there in the next 6 months and trying to figure out the best way to go about it. Thanks
Apr 3, 2025
2 months ago
Adrian **********
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Been here nearly 6 month so getting close to doing my first border run. Has anyone done an organised minivan border run from pattaya for there next 180 days yet?

I messaged a local agent asking if how much for a border run, they replied 3800baht for 60 days, I replied I had the dtv so would automatically get 180 days to which they replied oh the price is 5800 baht, when I asked why they said its because you get more days, I asked why that matters it's the same distance your taking me and there's no extra cost to you. Your getting more days so you pay more was the reply! Gotta love Thailand, always a way of them getting a few extra baht when they can!!

Edit. I do have a car, just dont fancy doing the trip on my own and getting stuck on the cambodian side if for any reason i dont get back in 🙄
Mar 13, 2025
3 months ago
Sue ***************
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Hello group. My husband Gary and I are coming back to Bangkok and Hua Hin for a holiday and recognisance to hopefully collect further information on our hopeful retirement in Thailand. Can anyone suggest a business or someone to book a time to ask questions on the right type of visa for us, best locations to look at to live in etc. I have collated a lot of information but we want to go through this with the appropriate party to make sure we understand what is required. We want to check out some recommended areas to live, apartments costs before we move.

Thanks for any helpful info.
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