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

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6 months ago

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

Alan *********

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 :)

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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

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Why is Wise taking longer for my long-term stay transfers to Thailand?

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@Martyn **********

Same, never had a problem and I don't care how it gets categorized as long as it arrives quickly - which it does

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What are the costs involved in hiring an agent for a retirement visa and bank account in Thailand?

Alan *********

Contact me and I will provide you with the name of a really good agent. I've just completed exactly what you are after. The price is in the ballpark of what others are quoting here.

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Can you use the Onward Ticket website to secure an onward flight for a non-immigrant O visa application in Thailand?

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@Brandon ***********

I didn't know that they actually purchased a ticket. I thought they created a dummy one based upon the variables you enter, and I thought the booking reference was a fictious one. I learn something new every day!

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Has the new 60-day visa stamp been implemented for Australians in Thailand?

Alan *********

Snail mail or email? Email, right, just to clarify?

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How long does it take for a Thai citizen to get a US tourist visa, and is it advisable to hire an agent for the process?

Alan *********

"I am married to my Thai wife..."

Thank goodness for that, lucky you are not married to someone elses wife 👀

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

Alan *********

Sorry, but not at Thai immigration when I got stamped, have never been asked this before in Thailand, only as I exit my home country

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

Alan *********

On the way out yes, but I bought an online forwarding ticket and made that 30 days so there was no issue there.

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

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@Alastair *******************

Thanks.. Probably some naivety or over zealouness on my part also expecting it to work straight away

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