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What is the current status of border crossings into Thailand and how are expats impacted?

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a month ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

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21 days ago

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What are the updated requirements for maintaining financial funds for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

John **********

Depends on what your extension of stay based on. If it's based on marriage or thai child you don't need to keep it in the bank once you have the extension. For retirement

@Gerg *********

is correct

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Will I encounter any issues with immigration if I use a METV for my six-month trip to Thailand?

John **********

You won't have any problems with the multiple entry tourist visa

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What are the current requirements for the retirement visa renewal at Bangkok Bank?

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@Sean *********

that's exactly what I inferred. If the funds have only been in the bank for 2 months you still get the letter but the 800k baht is frozen for an additional 2 months. At least that's how I understand what is being said. No direct experience as this wasn't an issue when I did my extension last month

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What are the current requirements for the retirement visa renewal at Bangkok Bank?

John **********

in other words it makes zero difference to a retirement extension as immigration requires you have the 800k funds in place for 2 months (3 in some places) before applying and keep it there for 3 after you receive the extension. The ones it will affect are those on a marriage extension

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Is there a limit on the number of days I can spend in Thailand each year?

John **********

There is no rule governing the amount of time you can spend inside Thailand nor is there a rule governing how many times you can enter. It's entirely up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of, they can see your history and if it looks like you are not a typical tourist they are likely to deny entry

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What visa options are available for working remotely in Thailand without meeting the financial requirements for a DTV?

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There is no visa that fits your situation. You can come as a tourist but you can't work on a tourist visa

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Can you open a bank account with a non-O visa in Thailand and are there international bank branches in Pattaya?

John **********

International banks in Thailand are commercial banks, not regular banks

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What is the correct timeline for submitting the TDAC before arriving in Thailand?

John **********

No earlier than

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How can expats obtain a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN) and what is the process involved?

John **********

180 days in a calendar year

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Will I face any issues re-entering Thailand on a visa exemption after my work permit expired?

John **********

Probably not, but not cancelling your work permit and associated extension of stay can be an issue if you have to visit an immigration office

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