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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

6 years ago

What Should I Know About Using a METV for Extended Stays in Thailand?

7 comments

6 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

6 years ago

What is the required time frame for a bank letter re funds for visa renewal at Chiang Mai immigration?

0 comments

6 years ago

Do short stay tourists need to submit a TM30 in Thailand?

2 comments

6 years ago

What should I expect when re-entering Thailand with a single entry tourist visa?

4 comments

6 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

7 years ago

How is the service at Chiang Mai immigration compared to Promenada?

0 comments

7 years ago

What are the current procedures for obtaining a 30-day tourist visa extension at Chiang Mai Immigration?

0 comments

7 years ago

What can my friend do about his frozen Bangkok Bank account while living in the UK?

94 comments

2 months ago

COMMENTS

Does cleaning your car or gardening on a marriage visa in Thailand count as work?

Pete **********

Great - so next time my wife moans at me about not finishing the painting, or weeding the garden I can just tell her immigration won’t allow me to do it!

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What happens if I am denied entry into Thailand at the airport?

Pete **********

but your details will be recorded on the immigrations data base.

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What are the dress code requirements for submitting a visa application at Jomtien Immigration Office?

Pete **********

The very idea of presenting ‘new photographs’ is to show you are still in a relationship. Otherwise you could just carry on using one set of photographs for ever more - obviously there is more to this story than you are stating.

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What are the dress code requirements for submitting a visa application at Jomtien Immigration Office?

Pete **********

You say three previous extensions had been granted using the exact same photos! Strange as new photos should be taken for every yearly application.

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Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

Pete **********

received front page news in the Bangkok post!

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Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

Pete **********

There is a crackdown on agents at the moment - so they are having to pay a lot more ‘tea money’ to get the visas processed. Expect the charges to go up significantly over the next few months.

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What should I consider before going into business with my Thai partner?

Pete **********

Just waiting to read the response to this!

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What happens to the 800,000 baht deposit in a Thai bank account if the account holder dies?

Pete **********

True but as your so keen about abiding by the legal requirements - maybe you should.

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What happens to the 800,000 baht deposit in a Thai bank account if the account holder dies?

Pete **********

@Greg **********

by law you must carry your passport with you at all times. maybe you don’t know the difference between a driving license and passport?

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What happens to the 800,000 baht deposit in a Thai bank account if the account holder dies?

Pete **********

@Greg **********

then your acting illegally.

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What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?

97 comments

8 days ago

What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?

52 comments

10 days ago

What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?

1 comments

12 days ago

What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?

76 comments

16 days ago

How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?

32 comments

19 days ago

What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?

106 comments

22 days ago

What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

122 comments

24 days ago

What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?

48 comments

a month ago

What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?

14 comments

a month ago

What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?

12 comments

a month ago

How do I navigate tax obligations as a 180-day Thai Tax Resident?

96 comments

a month ago

What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?

37 comments

2 months ago

What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

105 comments

2 months ago

How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?

34 comments

2 months ago

What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?

113 comments

3 months ago

What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?

40 comments

3 months ago

What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?

70 comments

3 months ago

Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?

49 comments

4 months ago

How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?

57 comments

4 months ago

0 comments

5 months ago

What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?

43 comments

5 months ago

What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

18 comments

5 months ago

Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?

91 comments

6 months ago

What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?

153 comments

7 months ago

How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?

40 comments

7 months ago

What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

50 comments

7 months ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

7 months ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

7 months ago

What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?

198 comments

8 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

408 comments

8 months ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

8 months ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

8 months ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

8 months ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

8 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

8 months ago

What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?

51 comments

9 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

9 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

14 comments

9 months ago

How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?

36 comments

9 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

9 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

9 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

9 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

10 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

10 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

10 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

10 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

428 comments

10 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

10 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

a year ago

What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?

95 comments

a year ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

a year ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?

7 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?

9 comments

a month ago

What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?

21 comments

a month ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?

16 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?

8 comments

a month ago

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