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What visa options are available for moving to Thailand for a family with a 50-year-old mother, an 18-year-old brother, and a 30-year-old sibling?

Keith ************

Air pollution is a risk factor for lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Some of these may not have obvious warning symptoms so no one can say 'it doesn't affect me'.

The air quality isn't what I'd call good the rest of the year. It's average. Historical data is out there for anyone who wants to research.

7 months ago

What visa options are available for moving to Thailand for a family with a 50-year-old mother, an 18-year-old brother, and a 30-year-old sibling?

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@Karim **************

Chiang Mai was the most polluted city in the world one day last week. I love the city -- I lived there for a year. But long term it's not good for your health.

7 months ago

Can I deposit cash into my Thai bank account for my visa requirement, and what are the cash limits for carrying money into Thailand?

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@Kev ********

yes. You have to select 'funds for long term stay' or similar wording in a drop down menu.

7 months ago

How can I demonstrate having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my visa application without being able to open a bank account in Thailand?

Keith ************

The banking rules changed in 2023, maybe about a year ago? So, anyone in here saying "It's easy, I did it" and it was from a year or more ago, is giving outdated advice.

Sometimes, an immigration office can help by communicating with a bank that you're applying for a long-term visa.

If it were me, at this point, I'd get an agent.

7 months ago

Can I buy a business in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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@Tom ********

if American, you can own 100% of a business under the treaty of amity between the US and Thailand.

8 months ago

Is the 800k deposit method really straightforward for the Non-O visa extension process?

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@Glenn ****

phuket town.

8 months ago

Is the 800k deposit method really straightforward for the Non-O visa extension process?

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@Glenn ****

in a bank statement that showed all my transactions for the year. I did it today, again. 25 pages of bank statements. I highlighted the 65k transfers for them.

8 months ago

Is the 800k deposit method really straightforward for the Non-O visa extension process?

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@Glenn ****

I've done the 65k method and didn't need a special statement showing only the 12 transactions. Perhaps this is particular to some offices.

8 months ago

What are the rules for bringing personal items and books into Thailand on a retirement visa?

Keith ************

I brought a guitar in by taking the neck off the body and putting it in my larger luggage. You can probably carry another one in without having to pay as I've heard many people say they've carried guitars in without being stopped. No guarantees, though.

But if you ship guitars in, you will pay.

8 months ago

Is it better to open a Thai bank account in the city where I apply for retirement or can I maintain my account after moving?

Keith ************

My bank is in a different province than where I live and I have had no issues. There is a 30 baht charge of you use a bank card at an ATM , but I just use the phone to withdraw and there's no charge. I can print any records I need for immigration from the phone, and go to the local branch to get the letter immigration needs.

8 months ago