Frédéric *****************

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QUESTIONS

What are some tips for getting a Thailand Pass quickly?

47 comments

3 years ago

When will the Thai embassy in Paris start issuing real e-visas?

7 comments

3 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

24 comments

4 years ago

COMMENTS

What does the term 'farang' mean and how is it perceived by different ethnicities in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

David Broadfoot And the Franks are the ancestors of the French. Your point makes sense because when the French embassy came to the king Narai, there was an influent Persian community in Ayuthaya. They probably told the Thai elite that those white people where Faranghi.

4 years ago

What does the term 'farang' mean and how is it perceived by different ethnicities in Thailand?

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@Wil****

True for the majority, but not always. I was once at the Malaysian border Thai checkpoint. I asked the immigration officer in Thai for a TM entry card, she replied "Thai nationals don't need them anymore". Oh God I felt proud 😍.

4 years ago

What does the term 'farang' mean and how is it perceived by different ethnicities in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

Farang is the alteration of Farangset, Thai pronunciation for "Français" which means French in French language. The first Whites staying in the kingdom where people sent by king Louis 14th to king Narai. In Khmer it's Barang because they don't have the F sound. In Laos, Farang simply means France.

4 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

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@Lisa *******************

I thought only those on that list had a deal with the government to sell retiree insurance.

4 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

@Lisa *******************

I don't see Luma/Tune in the list, sorry.

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4 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

@Stuart ********

ie People who shared their experience on Facebook groups. I can't speak about the silent ones, that's why I can't say if the insurance was requested to all non-O or not.

4 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

@Stuart ********

All non-O retirement visa holders with re-entry permits who gave a feedback were requested to show the retiree's insurance in order to get their COE.

4 years ago

What are the consequences of using a visa exemption while holding a non-O retirement visa with a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

@Bob *********

I know.

4 years ago

How long is an International Driving Permit from the UK valid for in Thailand?

Frédéric ******************

"Note: Although International Driving Licences are valid for up to one year after arrival in Thailand, after three months many comprehensive insurance policies are made void if still driving on a foreign licence."

4 years ago

How long is an International Driving Permit from the UK valid for in Thailand?

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@Phill *****

"The licence needs to have been issued by a country that has a treaty with the Thai government allowing the mutual acceptance of driving licences. Most countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA have this agreement with Thailand".

4 years ago