Chris *******

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QUESTIONS

What are the requirements for proving income with a Thai wife for visa extension, and does the source of funds matter?

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4 years ago

COMMENTS

Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?

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@Psyde *******

visa exemption is for genuine tourists. It's literally the rule. Same rule in pretty much every country in the world.

Every immigration officer globally investigates and determines if you are a genuine tourist and if you are entering on the correct visa.

5 days ago

What benefits and rights does a Thai Pink ID card offer to a foreigner married to a Thai citizen?

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@Brook *******

- Agree. It has made my life easier. Especially opening bank accounts. I have had mixed success using it to get Thai price for national parks and tourist places with dual pricing. But always worth a shot in case it works.

9 months ago

What documents are needed to obtain a Thai pink ID card?

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@Peter ******

My experience has been pink Id has been extremely useful.

2 years ago

Can I deposit 800,000 Baht in Citibank or other foreign banks for visa purposes in Thailand?

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@Malcolm ************

citibank sold their thailand consumer business last year.

2 years ago

Do I really have to buy life insurance to open a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Thailand?

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@John *******

many countries use a period Rather than comma in the thousands measurement.

The intention is clear based on the trailing 000.

2 years ago

Why do some foreigners feel mistreated by Thai immigration, and how can the process be improved?

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@Ned *******

sure that's why you were asking questions about a TR visa previously and 90 day reporting. 🤦

2 years ago

What should I do if my Thai visa is about to expire and I need to catch a flight soon?

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@Anthony ******

It's because your asking for a 7 day refusal. It comes into effect the day they process it, you would have less time if they did it now. Just go ask for standard 30 day extension.

2 years ago

What is the most secure way to send my passport via post in Thailand?

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@Jez ********

they refused to transport a passport in my experience.

2 years ago

What should I do if I've lost my UK passport before renewing my retirement extension in Thailand?

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As an Aussie this is what I had to do

Apply for emergency passport and replacement passport.

Apply for extension under emergency passport.

When receive proper passport transfer to new passport.

Note you will only get an extension for the validity of the emergency passport.

2 years ago

What are the rules regarding the 90/180 days stay in Thailand for tourists?

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@Roshni ******

as an FYI. Embassies fall under ministry of foreign affairs (MFA). Immigration falls under Royal Thai Police. RTP

MFA sets the rules for a Visa

RTP sets the rules for Immigration

Your question would fall under RTP so anything MFA advises is often incorrect.

2 years ago