Alan ********

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's contributions to the platform. They have posed 2 questions and added 35 comments.

QUESTIONS

Why did I only receive a 30-day visa exemption instead of the expected 60 days upon my arrival in Thailand?

42 comments

a year ago

Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand before returning from abroad?

11 comments

18 days ago

COMMENTS

What recent changes affect bank account opening for visa-exempt individuals in Thailand?

Alan *********

@THAI *****************************

So it was expensive from the start? It's worth the trip to Pattaya and getting it completed a lot cheaper and have a couple of nights holiday thrown in.

13 days ago

What recent changes affect bank account opening for visa-exempt individuals in Thailand?

Alan *********

Been tagged also. If it was Facebooks fault then I would be tagged in everything. Seems like blatant advertising to me trying to sell a product that just jumped from 35k to 55k. Quite the coincidence..

14 days ago

Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand before returning from abroad?

Alan *********

@Lloyd ********

I'm presuming they would all have the same knowledge and know the same tricks. If I don't have any luck I will pop in and see them. Thank you.

17 days ago

Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand before returning from abroad?

Alan *********

@Lloyd ********

Excellent, thanks Lloyd, will go and see my agent tomorrow

17 days ago

Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand before returning from abroad?

Alan *********

Replies so far are what I was suspecting, I didn't think there was a way to navigate out of it but it was worth asking. I'll have to do whatever I can to get back in time to renew it.

17 days ago

Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand before returning from abroad?

Alan *********

@Peter *********

Thank you. Any idea what their advice will be? Are you saying that because you know the solution to what I am asking?

17 days ago

What are the legal requirements and challenges for foreigners wanting to open a currency exchange business in Thailand?

Alan *********

You will need software and you will need a way to securely transfer physical cash in and out of the booth. It's also a regulated business so somehow you will need to be approved by the right government agency

a month ago

Is there a limit to visa-exempt entries in Thailand for US passport holders?

Alan *********

@Andy ***********

Again , depends on the IO. I know 1 FIFO worker that had to apply for an educational visa because the IO said no more

5 months ago

How much can I expect to pay for electricity and water in a small condo in Thailand, particularly when using air conditioning?

Alan *********

@David ******

Apparently I'm paying govt rates so in theory I should be comparing apples with apples. Maybe I have a very inefficient AC and maybe I take longer showers than most :)

7 months ago

How much can I expect to pay for electricity and water in a small condo in Thailand, particularly when using air conditioning?

Alan *********

I need to revisit my power and water as I am paying 1,800 and 280 per month in a small condo, aircon set at

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and only for 18 hours a day. Seems high in comparison to what is listed here

7 months ago