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Should I complete my 90-day report online and visit immigration in late September in Thailand?

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a year ago

COMMENTS

Is it the right time to convert GBP to Thai Baht considering the exchange rate and Thailand's potential joining of BRICS?

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Yes

Bring your cash to Thailand and possibly pay tax as from January 1st this year.

Troll.

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How can I get a Type O retirement visa in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

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. But they will offer it.

Say you have already.

I opened my account 4 years ago. Hopefully regulations not changed

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How can I get a Type O retirement visa in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

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Go to sukhumvit soi 43, Bangkok bank. You will open an account immediately

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What is the cheapest way to exchange UK pounds to Thai Baht in Pattaya, Wise or currency booths?

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As already mentioned. In Pattaya use TT exchange.

Try to avoid changing at weekends: the rate will go up on Monday..negligible maybe ( before someone mentions the difference)

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Why was my friend's visa extension in Phuket charged 2200 baht instead of the standard 1900 baht?

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I agree. It's the principle.

I never use agents either

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What should I know about the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa in Thailand for retirement?

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'from USA'

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What are the common misconceptions about relationships with Thai women among expats in Thailand?

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Maybe it's true. My advice to any visitor is give a dummy email upon departure.

I have been asked for money from many ladies (in 18 years I have been here),previously upon my departure to UK

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What is the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a 1-year renewable multiple-entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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I'll give it a miss

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What is the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a 1-year renewable multiple-entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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@David ********

tell me where

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What is the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a 1-year renewable multiple-entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Stani **************

not for when you first apply

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