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QUESTIONS

What Are the Options for Extending a Visa Exemption in Krabi Based on Marriage?

7 comments

5 years ago

Do I need a form to avoid paying duty on personal effects when returning to Thailand with my Thai spouse?

25 comments

5 months ago

COMMENTS

What options does my neighbor have to re-enter Thailand and extend his retirement visa after not obtaining a re-entry permit?

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@Steve ******

.NHS treatment is not based on citizenship, but rather on residential basis. But good for him that he has been able to access. If he told them he was a resident in Thailand they would refuse treatment, or charge him.

15 days ago

What are the drawbacks of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) compared to a Retirement Visa in Thailand?

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BeachDude for me it was the 800k. The opportunity cost of that is huge over 5 years. Say 4% compound interest for 5 years is a significant chunk of money.

21 days ago

What are the drawbacks of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) compared to a Retirement Visa in Thailand?

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@Adam ****************

yes. I just bought one last month.

21 days ago

What are the best money management solutions for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

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Wise and the Thai wife has SCB account, and I have a card for that, so I can get cash easily.. The only thing I can't do is qr code payment.

2 months ago

Do Thai banks offer high yield savings accounts for expats, and can these accounts be used for a retirement visa?

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Interest rates are rubbish in Thai banks. Moreover, interest on borrowing is very high, so they must be hugely profitable.

4 months ago

What should I expect while clearing customs with a work visa and multiple bags at Suvarnabhumi airport?

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I went through with 6 large suitcase. No problem. But I was a little nervous.

4 months ago

Why is Bangkok Bank closing accounts of foreign customers on DTV or tourist visas?

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As I have said before, I'm not that bothered. I can open a bank account in my wife's name and just pay for things via that. I'm going to get a cheap phone in her name and put the app on there so I can use for qr payments etc.

4 months ago

Do I need a form to avoid paying duty on personal effects when returning to Thailand with my Thai spouse?

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Thanks to everyone for their advice. As we are flying from Saigon, extra baggage is pretty cheap. We are probably only paying 350 dollars in excess baggage.

5 months ago

What is the experience of entering Thailand on a DTV visa and what documents are required?

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@James ******

Same here. I applied in Vietnam and been in and out a few times. Never asked anything. Not saying it can't happen, but so far it has been very smooth.

6 months ago

Can an expat declare their income and pay taxes in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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I can't get a Thai bank account on DTV. It is not possible. So I suspect it will be hard to assess tax liability without this. I'll just have to live off my wife

7 months ago