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QUESTIONS

What do I need to know about the new TM30 online reporting system and the use of the Section 38 app in Thailand?
21 comments
2 years ago
What are the requirements for foreigners making internal transfers over 50,000 baht at Thai banks like K-bank?
30 comments
2 years ago
What are the current visa run options in Savannakhet for those with ED or Volunteer visas?
12 comments
2 years ago
What are the implications for US passport holders in Thailand regarding 90-day reporting as of March 1, 2023?
5 comments
3 years ago
What are the requirements for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) to Thailand and when can it be applied for?
26 comments
5 years ago
When does the London Thai Embassy reopen for citizen services?
2 comments
6 years ago
What are the current quarantine requirements for travelers to Thailand from infected areas?
3 comments
6 years ago
Why is the London Thai Embassy Closed?
0 comments
6 years ago
Is Thailand Elite Now Operating from Don Mueang Airport?
0 comments
6 years ago
How Does Travel from Thailand to Vietnam Affect Visa Arrangements?
1 comments
6 years ago
What Are the Current Challenges with Getting a Single Entry Non-B Visa in Penang?
17 comments
6 years ago
Why Are Problematic Members Allowed to Rejoin Community Threads?
3 comments
6 years ago
How Effective Is the 1178 Reporting Hotline in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
What Should You Do if You Encounter Non-Legal Foreign Teachers in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
Why did a post about obtaining a Thai visa in the UK get deleted?
2 comments
6 years ago
Why Is This Situation Considered a Shame?
0 comments
6 years ago
What Are the Updated Procedures for Applying for Non-Immigrant Visas at the Thai Consulate in Hull, UK?
10 comments
6 years ago
What Actions Will Be Taken Against Illegal Foreign Workers in Thailand in 2020?
0 comments
6 years ago
What Are the New Requirements for the Non O Visa for Retirement in Thailand from the London Embassy?
10 comments
6 years ago
Will Thailand Ease Multi Entry Visa Processes for Expats?
0 comments
6 years ago
Are Non-B Visas Still Issued at the Thai Embassy in Hong Kong for Non-Residents?
21 comments
6 years ago
How Did Paulene Polly Anne O'keefe Successfully Obtain Her O-A Visa Online?
6 comments
6 years ago
What are the current restrictions for applying for a Non Immigrant Multiple Entry B visa in London?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the new Health Insurance requirements for O-A Visa applications at the Royal Thai Consulate in Vancouver?
1 comments
6 years ago
What are the photo standards for the online E visa application at the London Thai Embassy?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the new health insurance requirements for Non-Immigrant O-A Visa applications in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the new E visa application requirements for the Royal Thai Embassy in London?
12 comments
6 years ago
What is the current situation with IGLU Thailand regarding visa services and employment?
0 comments
6 years ago
What should I know about applying for a Thai E visa online from London?
10 comments
6 years ago
Is the Royal Thai Consulate in Liverpool only accepting appointments now?
1 comments
6 years ago
What are the new requirements for applying for the O-A Visa for the second time at the French Embassy?
8 comments
6 years ago
What should expats know about submitting a TM30 report at Jomtien Immigration?
2 comments
6 years ago
What are the new TM30 reporting requirements for expats entering Pattaya?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the requirements and considerations for applying for a Non O-A visa in London?
4 comments
6 years ago
What are the recent updates on the Vientiane booking website for Non Immigrant O visa applicants?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the latest updates on the online E visa application process for Thailand from the London Embassy?
13 comments
6 years ago
What happened during the bomb explosions in Bangkok on August 2, 2019?
8 comments
6 years ago
What should travelers carry when entering Thailand?
1 comments
6 years ago
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand for two weeks?
8 comments
6 years ago
What are the new visa requirements for non-UK and Irish residents applying for a Thai visa from Europe?
0 comments
6 years ago
How can I successfully apply for multiple visa applications using the E visa system in Thailand?
8 comments
6 years ago
What are the potential issues with using Transferwise for international transfers in relation to visa extensions in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
What technical help is available for online E visa applications through the Thai Embassy in London?
0 comments
6 years ago
What are the new income requirements for OA visa applications for expats in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
Can an Indian passport holder use the E visa for Thailand?
1 comments
6 years ago
What are the TM30 requirements for obtaining a Thailand Elite Visa?
8 comments
7 years ago
What are the current options for applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa on the E visa website?
6 comments
7 years ago
What are the current postal and application procedures at Thai consulates in the UK?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the updated requirements for a Single Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand from the London Thai Embassy?
0 comments
7 years ago
What changes have been made to the Immigration League tables in Thailand?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the recent changes to the Non-O visa application process at the Thai Embassy in London?
22 comments
7 years ago
What are the new online visa application procedures for the Royal Thai Embassies in London and Paris?
15 comments
7 years ago
What are the recent changes to visa applications for Thailand in France?
10 comments
7 years ago
When will the Penang consulate reopen after being closed in June?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the updated holiday dates for Vientiane in 2019?
4 comments
7 years ago
What happened to him?
0 comments
7 years ago
Do children need their own account for visa applications at the Vientiane consulate?
1 comments
7 years ago
Why are foreigners being denied entry at Immigration Checkpoints in Khon Kean?
1 comments
7 years ago
What do expats need to know about TM30 enforcement in Chanthaburi?
2 comments
7 years ago
What are the new e-visa application procedures for Thailand for applicants in the UK and Ireland?
10 comments
7 years ago
What are the recent updates on Non O and Non B visa requirements at the Thai Embassy in London?
0 comments
7 years ago
When will the Online Visa Application Service for Thailand be available?
7 comments
7 years ago
What is the new queue alert system for 90-day reporting at Jomtien Immigration?
9 comments
7 years ago
Is the Thai Embassy in Vientiane's consular appointment system currently operational?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the new financial requirements for an O-A Visa application in Thailand?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the new online visa application requirements and fee changes for the Thai Embassy in London starting April 1st?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the recent updates on visa appointment availability in Vientiane for expats?
22 comments
7 years ago
What are the implications of failing to notify your address for visa status in Thailand?
23 comments
7 years ago
What should UK parents know about traveling with children who have different surnames?
0 comments
7 years ago
What are the current regulations on monitoring expats in Thailand regarding overstaying visas?
6 comments
8 years ago
What details are available regarding the net closing measures in Phuket?
10 comments
8 years ago
What are the implications of outsourced UK Visa services for partners applying for visas?
3 comments
9 years ago

COMMENTS

Do You Need Health Insurance for Yearly Extensions Based on O-A Visa in Thailand?
Ron *******
At this particular time, yes that works. Do you really think though that they will continue to allow the exact same extension for retirement on an 'O' with no insurance as you get on an O-A needing Insurance? They very obviously want those over 50 years old to be on this Health Insurance scheme.
6 years ago
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What Are the Insurance Requirements for Switching a Non O-A Visa to a Non O Visa Based on Marriage in Thailand?
Ron *******
@Ted *****
 yes. Some people have managed to do it but the majority of offices won't do it.

Your issue now 'COULD' be the very fact you will need Insurance at your next extension if you are on a marriage extension from an O-A visa.
6 years ago
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What Are the Insurance Requirements for Switching a Non O-A Visa to a Non O Visa Based on Marriage in Thailand?
Ron *******
The majority of immigration offices won't allow an extension for being married against an O-A visa. An O-A is specifically for being over 50 years old and retirement.
6 years ago
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What Are the Insurance Requirements for Switching a Non O-A Visa to a Non O Visa Based on Marriage in Thailand?
Ron *******
'If' they allow the switch to extension for marriage, you'll still be running from the original O-A. How that is going to work regarding medical insurance, only immigration can say.
6 years ago
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What Are the Flight Requirements for Applying for a Retirement Visa to Thailand?
Ron *******
@Andy *******
 thanks. Perhaps they haven't yet updated it.
6 years ago
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What to Expect When Checking into Thailand with a Non-Imm O-A Visa?
Ron *******
Sections 1 2 3 and 4 says immigration WILL check you have it.
6 years ago
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What Are the Flight Requirements for Applying for a Retirement Visa to Thailand?
Ron *******
I am wondering how your getting to the end of the application without choosing the correct visa and uploading each page to be able to see this biography thing?
6 years ago
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What Are the Flight Requirements for Applying for a Retirement Visa to Thailand?
Ron *******
Yes as
@Rob***
 has said. I'll have a £5 bet you selected the wrong long stay option at the very beginning and it's now defaulting back. Perhaps you can be so kind as to let us know if the E visa application website has been updated to include the mandatory Health Insurance for O-A Visa applications.
6 years ago
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Why was my tourist visa entry to Thailand denied despite having a valid visa and sufficient funds?
Ron *******
Will be interesting to see if the London E visa system will issue a visa with a denial of entry stamp in your passport.

I'm not aware of anybody that has tried that one
6 years ago
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Why does the Thai government require a Foreign Insurance Certificate for health insurance when applying for a visa?
Ron *******
They are not interested in looking through reams of paper in a foreign language when entering at immigration. Most people cannot understand an insurance policy themselves. Hence they want a certificate.
6 years ago
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What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?
97 comments
11 days ago
What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?
52 comments
14 days ago
What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?
1 comments
15 days ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
20 days ago
How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?
32 comments
22 days ago
What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?
106 comments
a month ago
What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
122 comments
a month ago
What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?
48 comments
a month ago
What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?
14 comments
a month ago
What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?
12 comments
a month ago
How do I navigate tax obligations as a 180-day Thai Tax Resident?
96 comments
2 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?
37 comments
2 months ago
What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
105 comments
2 months ago
How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?
34 comments
3 months ago
What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?
113 comments
3 months ago
What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?
40 comments
3 months ago
What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?
70 comments
3 months ago
Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?
49 comments
4 months ago
How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?
57 comments
4 months ago
0 comments
5 months ago
What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?
43 comments
5 months ago
What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?
18 comments
5 months ago
Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?
91 comments
7 months ago
What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?
153 comments
7 months ago
How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?
40 comments
7 months ago
What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?
50 comments
7 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 comments
7 months ago
What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?
180 comments
7 months ago
What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?
198 comments
8 months ago
Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?
408 comments
8 months ago
What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?
57 comments
8 months ago
What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?
136 comments
8 months ago
What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?
63 comments
8 months ago
What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?
306 comments
9 months ago
How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?
85 comments
9 months ago
What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?
51 comments
9 months ago
What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?
178 comments
9 months ago
What are some funny memes related to current events?
14 comments
9 months ago
How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?
36 comments
9 months ago
What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?
74 comments
9 months ago
What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
133 comments
9 months ago
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
9 months ago
What are the requirements for a successful DTV extension application in Thailand?
85 comments
9 months ago
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
66 comments
10 months ago
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
44 comments
10 months ago
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
48 comments
10 months ago
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
137 comments
10 months ago
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
428 comments
10 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
51 comments
a year ago
How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?
197 comments
a year ago
What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?
95 comments
a year ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
7 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
9 comments
a month ago
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
21 comments
a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
16 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
8 comments
a month ago
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