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QUESTIONS

What are the current entry requirements and challenges for travelers going to Thailand during COVID-19?

62 comments

4 years ago

COMMENTS

What are alternatives to Skype for calling landlines in Germany from Thailand at low cost?

Mark ***********

Does anybody know if Microsoft teams will allow for a dedicated number, that people can call me at in Thailand, and will also allow me to make calls around the world?

8 days ago

What are alternatives to Skype for calling landlines in Germany from Thailand at low cost?

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@Phil *****

that is a completely ridiculous reply considering how non-competitive those services are. Fanytel is one cent per minute to the US.

8 days ago

How can I import my 13 cats to Thailand for retirement while ensuring their safety and finding suitable accommodation?

Mark ***********

Nobody can help you. Stay where you are. Your cats will perish here.

a month ago

What is the easiest type of visa to obtain for long-term stays in Thailand without frequent renewals or trips out of the country?

Mark ***********

The US is gone, it is obliterated, it is a pale shadow of its former self, and anyone who has the potential to leave that broken down nation should do so without hesitation.

a month ago

What should my non-English speaking girlfriend expect during her USA B2 visa interview in Bangkok, and is there a service to help with translation?

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@David *********

it's especially helpful if you travel back and forth and your passport demonstrates a history of multiple trips and consistent return to Thailand.

a month ago

What should my non-English speaking girlfriend expect during her USA B2 visa interview in Bangkok, and is there a service to help with translation?

Mark ***********

The best tip I was given was to have her bring my original passport as an American. I highly recommend it.

a month ago

How can I help my Thai girlfriend apply for a tourist visa to visit the US?

Mark ***********

It is very difficult to get a Thai woman a tourist visa, it is more difficult if she is young and pretty. The older she is, and the uglier she is, the easier it is for her to get a visa.

Nonetheless, she still has to qualify. It helps if she has property, assets, bank accounts, and significant cash on hand.

5 months ago

Which SUV is better: Toyota Fortuner or Ford Everest?

Mark ***********

Keep in mind that the Fortuner is an absolute gas hog, so you really need to decide if you need an SUV that's that big.

5 months ago

Can I use the Thai immigration line with my Thai wife if I have an O-A visa?

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@Graham *****

that went right over the head of Marcos Ferreira.

5 months ago

What are the best visa options for an American wanting to bring his Thai girlfriend to the USA?

Mark ***********

It was impossible for us, we tried a tourist visa, and we tried a student visa, both were denied. We only got the visa once we were married, and then we got a 10-year multiple entry.

If she is wealthy, comes from a wealthy family, or owns many properties, that might help.

6 months ago