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QUESTIONS

What is the experience of renewing a retirement visa extension at the Hua Hin Immigration Office?

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6 years ago

How can I prove my international money transfers for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?

9 comments

6 years ago

What documentation do I need to provide at Bluport Immigration for my TM28 when renting from my girlfriend?

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7 years ago

COMMENTS

Should I apply for a Partner Visa for my Thai girlfriend from Thailand or from Australia?

Steve ********

I did one for a friend of mine and his partner a couple of years ago. I live in Thailand, as did they, so the application was submitted from here. I believe the cost was about AU$ 7900 with no agents fees, as I did it. If you can work your way around the bureaucracy, and the not user friendly online application, it’s doable yourself.

a year ago

What color ink should be used for filling in the TM 7 non-O visa at Jomtien?

Steve ********

Weird, but thanks for the information. I will type mine in both colours next time, just in case. 555

a year ago

What color ink should be used for filling in the TM 7 non-O visa at Jomtien?

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@Kim ********

Can't remember what colour ink I used for that, you may have a good point.

a year ago

What color ink should be used for filling in the TM 7 non-O visa at Jomtien?

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@Sue *********

Let us know, please.

a year ago

What color ink should be used for filling in the TM 7 non-O visa at Jomtien?

Steve ********

I always type it, using the online TM7 word document and then print it. As a consequence it is completed in black and that has never been questioned. That is at Hua Hin immigration.

a year ago

Why has Western Union become cheaper than Wise for transferring money to Thailand?

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@John *******

I transfer from the UK to my Kasikornbank account using Wise and they do not charge a fee. Previous international transfers, prior to using Wise, incurred a 500 baht fee, so it’s another saving.

a year ago

What are some recommended travel and health insurance options for expats in Thailand?

Steve ********

Try contacting this company. I have medical and vehicle insurance through them since I moved here 12+ years ago. They speak English.

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a year ago

Can a foreigner drive a Saleng in Thailand with a motorcycle license?

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@Brian *******

That’s the crux of the matter, if you have extra insurance, that you take out, rather than just the compulsory insurance, which you get when you tax the motorcycle. I am not sure what that says. It’s something I would check.

a year ago

What type of insurance should a 70-year-old consider when visiting Thailand for three months?

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@Frances *******

You had a great experience. Mine, in Hua Hin, is different. One experience and I won’t go into too many details, involved a friend who had a heart attack, that necessitated a stay in ICU for a couple of weeks, if I remember correctly. Initially they wouldn’t even admit him until a person accompanying him handed over 30K THB!

a year ago

What type of insurance should a 70-year-old consider when visiting Thailand for three months?

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@Frances *******

Really? Maybe they thought you were Thai. BKK hospital normally check your insurance, credit rating and anything else they can think of, before they shaft you. Without insurance I wouldn’t go anywhere near a BKK hospital.

a year ago