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What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
2 years ago
What are the specific dates for Songkran celebrations in Bangkok and Pattaya?
30 comments
2 years ago
What are the specific party days for Songkran celebrations in Bangkok and Pattaya?
90 comments
2 years ago
What is the best school to get certified to teach English in Thailand and what is the typical monthly salary for teachers?
49 comments
2 years ago
How can I apply for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand that can be extended to 90 days?
18 comments
2 years ago
What is the longest visa American citizens can obtain for Thailand and when does it start?
21 comments
2 years ago
Can I re-enter Thailand and obtain another 90 days after paying for an extension on my visa exemption?
33 comments
2 years ago
What are the best ways to spend 8 days in Thailand while in Pattaya?
139 comments
a year ago
Is it advisable to apply for the DTV 5-year visa from New York?
12 comments
a year ago
What is the best visa option for a 49-year-old man intending to marry a Thai woman, live in Thailand, and start a small business?
102 comments
a year ago
Can I apply for the 5-year DTV visa from the USA, and what are the costs involved?
19 comments
a year ago
What is the least expensive visa option for six months with multiple entries into Thailand?
33 comments
a year ago
Can Americans get another 60-day visa in Thailand through a border run or extension after their initial 60 days?
26 comments
a year ago
Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand after turning 50 while on a 60-day visa exemption?
22 comments
9 months ago
Can I leave Thailand after 60 days on a visa and apply for a DTV visa from another Asian country?
12 comments
7 months ago
Can you apply for the DTV visa after age 50?
5 comments
5 months ago
What are the differences between DTV and soft DTV visas in Thailand?
3 comments
5 months ago
What is the best affordable airline with big seats and good service from New York to Bangkok?
95 comments
4 months ago
Can I get a 5-year visa in Thailand for getting a tooth implant?
146 comments
4 months ago
Can I get a 5-year visa for dental implants in Thailand?
60 comments
4 months ago
What are the best party and beach destinations in Thailand besides Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi?
73 comments
4 months ago
What are some recommended self-defense schools in Bangkok or Pattaya for obtaining a DTV visa?
17 comments
4 months ago
What are some popular cashless payment apps for expats in Thailand without a local bank account?
226 comments
4 months ago
What is the best way to use a Wise card to withdraw Thai Baht without a Thai bank account?
40 comments
4 months ago
What are the best dentists for tooth implants in Bangkok and Pattaya?
46 comments
4 months ago
Is my plan to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok and Pattaya a good idea?
33 comments
3 months ago
What are the best affordable eSIM options for use in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines?
6 comments
3 months ago
Is it better to convert currency to Thai Baht or keep in American Dollars when using Wise QR code in Thailand?
59 comments
3 months ago
What are some safe hotel recommendations for nightlife in Surat Thani for one night before taking a ferry to Koh Samui?
17 comments
3 months ago
What should I do about my Qatar flight to Doha in light of the current war situation?
421 comments
2 months ago
When should the TM30 form be submitted for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand?
14 comments
a month ago

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What are the benefits and pitfalls of the DTV visa for expats in Thailand?
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9 months ago
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Can I obtain a multiple entry permit during my Non-O stay in Thailand before applying for a 1-year extension?
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What issues might I face when re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa after frequent short exits?
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how much and do you have a link for the agency in Hua hin?
9 months ago
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What issues might I face when re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa after frequent short exits?
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name of the agency?
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What are the best cities in Thailand for expats looking for genuine relationships and a good social scene?
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10 months ago
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What options does a person have after being turned back at BKK for frequent entries?
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Can he help himself or are you his baby sitter ??
a year ago
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Why is the process for foreigners to move to Thailand so cumbersome?
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Look at america and canada and europe. The destruction immigrants have done. Thailand does not want that. So go eat a hot dog and stop crying
a year ago
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What are the requirements and processing times for Muay Thai and Workcation visas from the US consulates in Chicago and NYC?
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What are the best health insurance options for long-term expats in Thailand?
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What is the current processing time for DTV applications submitted in NYC?
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I am also from nyc
a year ago
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What should I do if my TM30 date doesn't match my residency certificate application at Jomtien Immigration?
74 comments
4 days ago
What advice is there for obtaining a Non-O visa extension in Thailand?
15 comments
11 days ago
What are the latest rules for Non-O visas for married expats and retirees in Thailand?
194 comments
12 days ago
Why is it now recommended to obtain a Non-O visa before arriving in Thailand instead of applying in-country?
16 comments
14 days ago
What are the consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand for one year?
323 comments
a month ago
Why are one-way flights from Bangkok to LAX priced around $1000?
478 comments
a month ago
What alternatives to Bangkok Bank do expats recommend for banking in Thailand?
155 comments
a month ago
What are the tax implications for depositing a UK pension into a Thai bank?
180 comments
a month ago
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand for 12 days as a first-time visitor?
35 comments
a month ago
What are the current requirements for a Non-O Marriage visa extension in Thailand?
50 comments
a month ago
What is the experience of applying for a Non-O Immigrant Visa based on Retirement in Thailand?
56 comments
a month ago
What are the implications of Wise launching services in Thailand for expats and digital nomads?
149 comments
a month ago
What are the current visa-exempt entry rules for Thailand and how do they affect tourists?
10 comments
a month ago
Is $2,800 USD per month enough for a couple to retire comfortably in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
428 comments
a month ago
Has the visa exemption rule in Thailand changed from 60 to 30 days?
203 comments
a month ago
Why does Bangkok Bank frequently lock expat accounts without notice?
240 comments
a month ago
Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand without having 800,000 baht?
318 comments
a month ago
How long does it take to apply for the LTR visa from Canada and what are the requirements?
11 comments
a month ago
Why is Thailand considering changes to its visa-free entry policy?
56 comments
a month ago
Does flying business class into Thailand affect immigration scrutiny?
190 comments
2 months ago
What should I do if I'm held at BKK immigration and refused entry?
120 comments
2 months ago
What should I do if my landlord refuses to provide the Tabien Baan for my Thailand Non-O visa extension?
74 comments
2 months ago
Why did the police contact American expats in Thailand?
95 comments
2 months ago
Why is Bangkok Bank requiring customers to hold 400k for 4 months before issuing a bank certificate for visa renewal?
247 comments
2 months ago
Can I extend my visa without the required bank deposit if the bank didn't ask about it?
136 comments
2 months ago
What should I do about my Qatar flight to Doha in light of the current war situation?
421 comments
2 months ago
What does my friend's visa on arrival stamp for 60 days mean given that his country is listed for only 15 days VOA?
77 comments
2 months ago
What are the advantages and disadvantages of notifying U.S. Social Security about moving to Thailand?
34 comments
2 months ago
Can I bring 450,000 Baht into Thailand without declaring it at immigration?
153 comments
2 months ago
What is a Certificate of Residence and how can it help expats in Thailand?
55 comments
2 months ago
How can I retrieve my TDAC arrival card number after accidentally deleting the email?
121 comments
2 months ago
Why did Bangkok Bank not provide necessary paperwork for my retirement visa renewal?
184 comments
2 months ago
What documents do I need to enter Thailand besides a passport?
233 comments
2 months ago
Can I organize a long-term visa for myself as an Australian citizen married to a Thai woman while living in Australia?
14 comments
2 months ago
Can I handle my NON O visa extension and 90-day report at the Bangkok immigration office if I reside in Pathum Thani?
5 comments
2 months ago
Why is it difficult to re-enter Thailand on a tourist visa after short trips abroad?
154 comments
2 months ago
Will Thai banks accept my coins for cash exchange?
384 comments
3 months ago
Is the cost of living in Thailand now 80% of that in Australia?
626 comments
3 months ago
What are the experiences and tips regarding the TDAC form at Thai immigration during peak season?
230 comments
4 months ago
What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?
52 comments
5 months ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
5 months ago
How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?
32 comments
5 months ago
What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?
48 comments
5 months ago
What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?
14 comments
5 months ago
What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?
12 comments
6 months ago
What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
105 comments
7 months ago
What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?
113 comments
7 months ago
What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?
40 comments
8 months ago
How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?
57 comments
8 months ago
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9 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 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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