@Mick Aveling … “Elite Visa”

There are to many differing opinions here which only leaves the question of which is the right advice.

The elite visa in its various forms will allow you to stay in Thailand from 5 to 20 years. Google it, review it and if you have any further questions, I recommend you contact your local Thai Embassy

Interesting information. Can use this info to be better prepared when I need to renew my visa.

Thank you for sharing.

What is the struggle. More info needed

@James *******

yes, I would like an explanation as well. Simply writing “Scam” won’t make you any friends here without context.

I am on my 3rd trip this year. Immigration asked me where I was staying, even tho my address was clearly visible on my TDAC. I added that the address given was my wife’s and I home and that my purpose for the visit is to visit family. The next question was how long I planned to stay which is only 4 weeks in my case.

I think it helped that I had family ties in Thailand.

If I were able to leave a review for this particular immi officer, I would give him a 10. These guys have to deal with all sorts in their job so I can imagine why some of them can be really narky.

Got to remember too that there is a large downturn in tourist numbers to Thailand, so with that in mind, its probably safe to assume that immigration are probably instructed to go a little bit easier.

@Chris *****

your not factoring the really bad exchange rate your home banks only allow gives you in international transfers. They also will charge you a usually large fee for doing that transfer transaction. Then the Thai bank will charge another handling fee.

I advise everyone to do their own research before taking the advice of others on this platform, including mine.

@Dildil ******

some home banks only allow a limited amount to be transferred per day

@Hilik *******

well, if that’s a problem, just take cash.

You don’t need a bank account unless you live there. Get yourself a wise card and just use that to get cash from ATM’s or over the counter at a bank.

@Kono *****

bar girls tend to spend a lot of your money for you.