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Is the visa on arrival still a 60-day option for UK citizens traveling to Thailand in December?
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60 day visa exemption
2 days ago
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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa, and if so, which banks allow it?
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@Mark **********
 yes luckily I got mine many years ago but have been communicating with agent again on my friends behalf
2 days ago
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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa, and if so, which banks allow it?
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@Mark **********
 I messaged her the other day and she can only open for over 50’s now. Rules have changed apparently
2 days ago
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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa, and if so, which banks allow it?
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It’s a struggle now even with an agent. Even agents are saying they cannot open an account unless you are over 50 so for the younger people it’s hard
2 days ago
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Are 125cc scooters in Thailand powerful enough to travel uphill easily?
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160cc PCX is loads better. That’s what I always get
3 days ago
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How can I secure a visa extension appointment in Thailand if the booking system is full?
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Go to the immigration office, no appointment needed
3 days ago
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Are there visa agents in Thailand that can help me get a 60-day tourist e-visa approved in under 5 days?
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@Dane *****
 having a visa doesn’t mean you won’t get issues
4 days ago
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Do tourists need to carry 20,000 THB in cash when entering Thailand, or can a credit card suffice?
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I have been asked once in 15 years of travelling to Thailand. I didn’t have 20k cash on me so showed them my bank account and they were more than happy that I had sufficient funds for my trip
11 days ago
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How can I open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist or student visa?
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@Sarah ********
 not Bangkok no. I have contacts in Pattaya, Krabi and Phuket
16 days ago
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Should I apply for a tourist visa or can I enter Thailand visa free after my recent stay?
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@Михайло *******
 paying to skip the queues doesn’t eliminate the chance of being asked questions
16 days ago
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