Srini *****

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QUESTIONS

What do I need to prepare when applying for a one-year retirement visa in Chiang Mai after obtaining a 90-day visa?

11 comments

3 years ago

Can I apply for a 30-day extension in Hua Hin if my TM30 is filed in Chiang Mai?

19 comments

3 years ago

When does the 90-day reporting period start after obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

19 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the first steps I should take when arriving in Thailand on an exempt visa for a retirement visa?

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@Jacques ****

800k baht is not a lot of money. It's best to do it yourself it's not that hard. However the bank account opening seems to be an issue these days.. maybe have an agent for that alone. It's best to follow the legal path. There have been instances of fake visa stamp and eventual deportation.

2 months ago

What are the first steps I should take when arriving in Thailand on an exempt visa for a retirement visa?

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@Jacques ****

You can't take it all out you need to have at least

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0 in the account. Otherwise you have to apply all over again.

2 months ago

What are the best mobile plans for a 20-day stay in Thailand?

Srini ******

Nomad is another site you can use was well.. mine was with DTAC and you can directly extend with DTAC by downloading their app.

2 months ago

Is a medical certificate required to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand, and can I apply for a Thai motorcycle license online?

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@Andy *********

Poor guy? Certainly choosing a short cut instead of doing it the right way.. they have this impression that anything is attainable if you pay money even though they would not think about doing this in their home country.

2 months ago

Is a medical certificate required to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand, and can I apply for a Thai motorcycle license online?

Srini ******

A lot of Western's think that Thailand is so corrupt they can get a driver's license without actually being present. They certainly don't think it's possible in their country so why are they so willing to think it's ok to skirt the law by paying someone to get the licence for them in Thailand.

2 months ago

What are the best health and travel insurance options for a 6-month stay in Thailand?

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@Frances *******

Sounds about right. Healthcare in the US is ridiculous. I pay $800 to Kaiser every month for poor service. In Thailand or India i can get top notch care and get seen right away.

2 months ago

Can I use a DTV to open a bank account and convert my scooter license to a permanent one in Thailand?

Srini ******

I think these days you have to use an agent to help you open a bank account.. It's getting very difficult to open one. It's very useful to have a local account to do payments to others using bank to bank transfers and also for shopping using the banks app.

5 months ago

Can I use a DTV to open a bank account and convert my scooter license to a permanent one in Thailand?

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@Bob ********

It's still very useful to have a bank account since you can make those payments using the QR code and also payments to others rather than use your debit card or wise especially because with Schwab the debit card seems to get compromised every time I'm overseas and then they block it.

5 months ago

Can I use Wise to pay my landlord in Thailand while I'm abroad?

Srini ******

why can't you pay ahead? That way you don't need to worry

a year ago

What challenges do expats face when bringing their Thai girlfriends back to the USA?

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@Casey ********

wow what an ahole

a year ago