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How can I find a recommended English-speaking builder for renovating a Thai style house in Sumat Prakan?

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3 years ago

Can I extend my 60-day Thai tourist visa at any time before it expires?

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3 years ago

COMMENTS

What issues might arise when transferring money from a UK building society account to a Thai bank?

John *********

if your transferring say $

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0 then ask Bangkok bank for there dealing desk exchange rate. It’s alway better than their published rate.

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What do I need to prepare for my trip to Phuket regarding travel paperwork and health insurance?

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@Luke *********

oh that’s definitely a pain in the butt. On what’s grounds did they deny the claim?

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How can I find a recommended English-speaking builder for renovating a Thai style house in Sumat Prakan?

John *********

thanks but need a Thai builder who knows the traditional style plus the religious hoky poke.

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Can I extend my 60-day Thai tourist visa at any time before it expires?

John *********

@Stuart ********

thanks for clearing that up for me. These days we need to check then double check everything. Cheers

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Which Australian insurance companies provide COVID cover accepted in Thailand?

John *********

As far as I know there is no Australian Insurance company offering Covid 19 insurance. You can take out cover with a Thai insurer such as Sawadee AXA for the length of your Visa.

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How long does it take to get PCR test results for Bangkok's Test & Go program?

John *********

Arrived on the 29th into hotel at 10:30pm took the test got result at 7:30am good to go

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What are the current requirements and considerations for traveling to Thailand, particularly concerning PCR testing and insurance?

John *********

Once your tested prior to departure you have 72 hours to get into Thailand

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Why can't I upload my vaccine record QR code for my Thaipass application?

John *********

Just letting you know I received the QR code Thaipass After one day.

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Why can't I upload my vaccine record QR code for my Thaipass application?

John *********

I am an Aussie and had the same problem today. I took a snipet and also took a pic with my phone but no luck after trying many times. At the end of the application your able to upload extra documents so I uploaded the QR code there.

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What are the new regulations for STV visa renewal regarding Covid insurance in Thailand?

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I bought covid only insurance $170 aud for 90 days with cover $100,000 usd I already have travel insurance so no need to double up of course. AXA make you buy travel insurance as well as covid

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