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Apr 17, 2025
10 days ago
Alan *****
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Hi. I came to Thailand 10/11/24. Got 60 days on arrival, I then went to laos 4/1/25. Came back to Thailand on the 10/1/25 got another 60 days on arrival left Thailand 10/3/25 to go back home

I got back to Thailand on the 14/4/25

But when I went to immigration they took me in the office & told me that I had been in Thailand for 4 months. They let me go. & gave me 60 days. But I’ve been told that after the 60 days I won’t be able to come back this year. 🤔🤔🤔
Apr 15, 2025
12 days ago
Are you allowed to live in Thailand for 5 years with a DTV visa if you leave Thailand every 180 days?
Apr 11, 2025
16 days ago
Michael ********
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Hey all!

I’m planning on moving to Thailand permanently from the US in 2-3 months and starting to think about which visa is the best to get.

I’ve been thinking about the Education Visa. Has anybody here done that? I heard it’s possible they might not let me extend it to a different visa after that year is up. True/false?

DTV visa - pros/cons?

Retirement visa - I am not pulling social security yet so I don’t have passive income. Is this still even an option? (I’m 50 years old.)

Tourist visa runs every 60/90 days. Is this really sustainable over years?

Thank you so much for any insight!
Apr 7, 2025
20 days ago
after approval is it required to Keep Sending Immigration or embassy Information, Statements or anything about the business? or does approval mean your good no more questions for 5 years
Apr 3, 2025
25 days ago
Derrick ********
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I’ve had enough of the uk, Ime retired, fit and healthy.. Ime going to Thailand next month to see the mrs, what exactly is the cheapest way to stay for long periods? 3-4 months or more at a time?

I will be going to Nakhon phantom.

All replies will be greatly appreciated. 😊
Apr 2, 2025
a month ago
Shane *********
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Hello everyone, I’m hoping to get some clarification about the financial requirements when applying for the DTV.

Myself, my fiancé and two children all arrived in Thailand about four weeks ago, we absolutely fell in love and are considering the idea of staying long-term, up to one year at least.

We want to follow the rules and remain in compliance, and according to what I have learned about the financial requirements for the DTV, the only thing that remains unclear, is whether or not simply having money sitting in a personal checking or savings account will suffice, or is the Thai government Looking for regular income being deposited into those accounts?

I have reached out to a handful of Visa agents, and cannot seem to get a clear answer on this particular question. Hoping to get some insight or feedback from anyone here, thank you in advance 🙏🏼😊
Mar 28, 2025
a month ago
Jason ********
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Hi guys im a 55 yr young aussie wanting to spend most of my time in thailand but have no idea how to go about long term ( currently doing 30/ 40 days at a time)

Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it
Mar 25, 2025
a month ago
Bill *********
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I know people talk about soft power for DTV visa and it has to be Thai culture activity. I’ve been a licensed massage therapist for 20 years. Why can’t Thai massage classes be considered a soft power? 
Mar 18, 2025
a month ago
KC ****
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Hi I am 45 and just recently retired. I want to live in Thailand full time. Are my options for a visa to stay long term just an education visa where I learn Thai for a year?

Will I be able to renew this each year until I am 50?

Thanks
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