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QUESTIONS

How Many Days Before or After Can I Renew My Non-O Visa in Thailand?
3 comments
5 years ago
Can I Convert a METV to a Non-O Visa Based on Marriage to a Thai National?
11 comments
5 years ago
What Should I Know About Using a METV for Extended Stays in Thailand?
7 comments
5 years ago
Can I switch from an O-A visa to an O visa in Thailand after marriage and will I need health insurance thereafter?
46 comments
5 years ago
What is the required time frame for a bank letter re funds for visa renewal at Chiang Mai immigration?
0 comments
5 years ago
Do short stay tourists need to submit a TM30 in Thailand?
2 comments
5 years ago
What should I expect when re-entering Thailand with a single entry tourist visa?
4 comments
5 years ago
Does proof of 20,000 Baht for self-support need to be in Thai Baht or can it be in another currency when arriving in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
How is the service at Chiang Mai immigration compared to Promenada?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the current procedures for obtaining a 30-day tourist visa extension at Chiang Mai Immigration?
0 comments
6 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the rules for using an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand, particularly regarding the 90-day validity?
Pete **********
@Mark *******
 maybe your a good driver but on the roads here there are many many bad drivers which you have no control over.
2 months ago
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What are the rules for using an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand, particularly regarding the 90-day validity?
Pete **********
@Mark *******
 insurance is invalid if you don’t have a license - so when you have an accident you end up paying everything yourself!
2 months ago
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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?
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@Ken ****
 I remember that time well - a sign that there was trouble was that the Thai banks were holding onto payments made from other countries and taking much longer than usual to release any incoming funds!
3 months ago
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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?
Pete **********
@David **********
 oh sorry I must have made a mistake! but just for a moment I bet plenty of people were checking!
3 months ago
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Why is the Thai Baht strengthening against the GBP and how can I optimize my currency exchange for a visit to Thailand?
Pete **********
Just checked and the pound is now 45 bht! Wow it’s going up quick.
3 months ago
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What is the current flooding situation in Chiang Mai and should I be concerned about my arrival on October 1?
Pete **********
The flooding has receded in Chiang Mai the large volume of water is going down river - to bangkok. Enjoy it!
3 months ago
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Why is Wise taking longer for my long-term stay transfers to Thailand?
Pete **********
Your probably under investigation for money laundering - they need extra time to forward your details to the investigators.
4 months ago
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Can you withdraw cash from a Thai bank using a foreign debit or credit card?
Pete **********
Compare the rate you received to the rate WISE offers.
4 months ago
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Can you withdraw cash from a Thai bank using a foreign debit or credit card?
Pete **********
You save atm fees but get a very low exchange rate.
4 months ago
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What should I do if my passport with Thai stamps gets washed out?
Pete **********
So do you get asked this a lot?
5 months ago
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270 comments
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101 comments
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64 comments
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46 comments
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104 comments
5 months ago
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60 comments
5 months ago
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153 comments
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5 comments
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134 comments
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503 comments
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193 comments
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178 comments
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48 comments
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79 comments
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73 comments
7 months ago
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4 comments
7 months ago
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164 comments
7 months ago
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267 comments
8 months ago
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
38 comments
8 months ago
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28 comments
8 months ago
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370 comments
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33 comments
8 months ago
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105 comments
8 months ago
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
93 comments
9 months ago
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175 comments
9 months ago
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1 comments
9 months ago
Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?
230 comments
9 months ago
What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?
55 comments
10 months ago
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
31 comments
a year ago
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