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QUESTIONS

Can you obtain a Non-O volunteer visa before entering Thailand or convert a tourist visa to it in-country?

5 comments

a year ago

What is the best way for friends with ED visas in Chiang Mai to obtain a TR visa through a border run?

22 comments

2 years ago

Where can I find a blank affidavit of a US marriage certificate notarized by the US consulate in Chiang Mai for my Non-O-over-50 visa application?

4 comments

4 years ago

COMMENTS

Can I fly directly to Chiang Mai from overseas and only need to book a SHA+ hotel for my first night?

Don-Laura *******

You can do your test and go in Chiang Mai if your international flight flies directly into Chiang Mai (not through Bangkok). As of today, the only international flight into Chiang Mai is through Singapore. Hoping more will be added over time.

3 years ago

How long does it take to receive a response for the Thai Pass application?

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[ x ] D. All of the above

3 years ago

How can I obtain a vaccine certificate for the Thai Pass?

Don-Laura *******

Don't worry about your passport number not being on your certificate. That's actually quite common for the U.S. CDC certificates, or whatever you have from the clinic that gave you your vaccine. Our certificate doesn't have our passport number, and it's not a problem for the thailand pass.

3 years ago

What are some suggestions for Test and Go hotels in Chiang Mai, and do I still need to do an RT PCR test before my flight?

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Just one international flight in from Singapore. So if coming directly from Singapore, you can do your Day 1 here in CM. Lots of options in town. Several friends booked with Stay with Nimman.

3 years ago

Who should I contact to complete the document required for the STV visa?

Don-Laura *******

Your insurance company has to fill that out

3 years ago

What are effective methods for keeping pigeons away from my house, and should I consider buying a drone for this purpose?

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3 years ago

What are the costs and processes for converting a Tourist Visa to an Education Visa in Thailand?

Don-Laura *******

Yea, these aren't cheap visas.

3 years ago

What are the costs and processes for converting a Tourist Visa to an Education Visa in Thailand?

Don-Laura *******

Data point: ProLanguage charges 15K for the conversion fee in-country (TR->ED). They do all the paperwork associated with the conversion. Another language school I know charges close to that. Then add tuition, books, and costs for each subsequent 90-day renewal depending on how long you want to be on the ED visa.

3 years ago

What are some important considerations for expat families relocating to Thailand?

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@Karim **************

I would agree. Many people have filters in their homes, and it can be pretty thick some mornings. I wear contact lenses and those sometimes get a bit irritated on the bad days. That season doesn't last too long though.

3 years ago