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Why is travel insurance important for expats in Thailand, particularly after a medical emergency?

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a year ago

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Can a Canadian citizen obtain a third visa-exempt entry into Thailand after multiple visits?

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If they bother to ask tell them You work on an oil rig out of Singapore and show them your return ticket

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How does PromptPay work for payments in Thailand, and can expatriates use it safely?

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My wife has a Kbank acc. The app is great to use to pay

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What is the best SIM configuration for expats in Thailand: e-SIM, physical SIM, or both?

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I have an Australian Esim and Thai Sim. I get all my messages from Aust while I am here, but not vice versa. Seems to work ok.

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What are the latest updates on the Thailand visa entry rules as of June 2024?

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Doesn't it have to be in the royal gazette first

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Is post-vacation depression common after returning from Thailand?

Bob ********

Have a look at cheap tickets, pull a sicky and go for. 4 days no luggage, sandwich on the plane, costs the same as a night out in Australia

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What visa options are available for teaching English in Chiang Mai without a degree?

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Hold your breath for a while it looks like all the rules are changing some next week some a bit later, it may be easier to use a different visa

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What visa options are available for spending 2-3 weeks per month in Thailand while running a business in Australia?

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I have been in and out for the last 50yrs, always make a point of being pleasant, smiling and saying hello, never get questioned

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Has anyone faced issues entering Thailand with prescription medication, specifically for cancer treatment?

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I have an app, that lists all my scripts and medicine as well as my wife's, I only had to use it to show a doctor here what she was using. Customs have never bothered to check, we come and go twice a year

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What are the options for an Italian citizen born in Thailand to stay and work legally while obtaining a national ID?

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For a start you. will need your original birth certificate, it has a registration no, that will identify you on the national database. If one of your parents is Thai you are Thai. If not you may qualify depending on how old you are, as they changed the rules. Good Luck

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What are the visa and work permit options for an Australian remote worker planning to stay in Thailand for 2-3 months?

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I would ask your company to soften their stance a bit and offer to do a bit of training of local staff if they will second you for up to 3 months, and you won't ask for Per diem allowance for the work

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