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QUESTIONS

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

28 comments

2 months ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

29 comments

a month ago

COMMENTS

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

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@Gerg *********

yes for an extension funds need to be in Thailand. But you can get pretty much 2 years out of a Non-OA if you border bounce just before it expires and have insurance cover for the 2nd year. To avoid bringing funds to Thailand you can then return to your home country, apply for a Non-OA visa, rinse and repeat

a month ago

Is my 90-day Non-O visa invalid if I leave Thailand, and should I switch to a 60-day visa exempt?

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If you come in visa exempt you have to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa at your local immigration office and only when down to the last 30 days of that will you apply for the 12 months extension of stay. Easier to get the Non-O before you come

a month ago

Can an expat in Thailand get a Thai credit card or should they use a home country card?

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Banks will happily give you a debit card

a month ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

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@Jeremy *******

which border are they using?

a month ago

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

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Depends on what you call a retirement visa. The Non-OA which you can only get from your home country allows you to keep all your funds offshore. The Non-O requires funds in Thailand unless your embassy still issues an income certificate which most don't

a month ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

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@Jeremy *******

depends where they're running to I guess. The graphic talks about the Sa Kaeo borders. Some others are also closed but I don't know if it applies to all

a month ago

What should I do about my Non-O visa situation after a medical emergency led to a withdrawal from my bank account?

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@Martin *************

since when? According to phuket volunteers they still do it

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a month ago

What should I do if my Thai visa's date of validity is incorrect?

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@Matthew ********

visas are issued with a 90 days validity but when you stamp into Thailand within that period you get stamped in for the period of the visa. Its simple to plan

a month ago

Can I use a Revolut account to prove funds for my visa application in Thailand?

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It depends, revolut is a bank in some countries but not in others

a month ago

What steps should I follow to stay in Thailand for more than 90 days with a DTV visa?

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@Chenghoe ****

you still have to do a 90 day report every time you spend 90 consecutive days inside Thailand

a month ago