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QUESTIONS

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

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5 months ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

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5 months ago

COMMENTS

How can I ensure my Wise transfers to Bangkok Bank are classified correctly as international transfers?

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@Jackie ***********

there's a FAQ on Wise about Thai baht transfers that tells you what you need to do if it's important to prove an international transfer. Even Wise recommend using SWIFT if it showing as an international transfer in your thai bank is important

2 months ago

What proof of income do I need to provide for my DTV visa application in Thailand if I'm unemployed and earn from online trading?

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They may want to see proof of how you can support yourself for the period of the visa but its probably best not to give that up front and wait for them to ask if they want to see it

2 months ago

Can I stay in Thailand for 6 months without a visa by applying for extensions and doing an exit?

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Assuming you enter under the visa exempt rules you get stamped in for 60 days and can get one 30 day extension from your local immigration office and then you must leave. You can try repeating this but whether or not you are allowed to enter again will be up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of

2 months ago

Can I add my Thai wife to my Thai bank account while on a retirement visa?

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Be wary of doing this on the account you use for your extension of stay. Even assuming your immigration office will accept joint accounts you would need double the money in the bank as they view only half the money belongs to you. Get her an account of her own

2 months ago

Which banks in Thailand allow DTV visa holders to open a bank account and what documents are needed?

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You will find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to open a bank account on any tourist visa including a DTV

2 months ago

How can I ensure my Wise transfers to Bangkok Bank are classified correctly as international transfers?

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You need to look for the "partner bank" on the invoice. This partner bank is the only one that can provide proof of international transfer

2 months ago

Can I renew my visa at any immigration office if I move to another district in Thailand?

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@Eric *********

hiring one of the dodgy agencies can lead to all sorts of problems. Always best to do these things yourself if you can

2 months ago

Can I renew my visa at any immigration office if I move to another district in Thailand?

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@Paul ******

best thing you could do is leave Thailand without a re-entry permit, apply for a fresh Non-O visa using your own funds then do the 12 month extension by meeting the criteria of the immigration office that serves the area where you live

2 months ago

What is the best retirement visa for an Australian citizen moving to Jomtien, Thailand: O, O-A, or O-X?

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@Graeme ******

opening a bank account is not so difficult if he arrives with the 90 day Non-O visa.

2 months ago

What is the current process for applying for an OA Thai retirement visa from outside New South Wales, Australia?

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All applications are online now, you provide your location as part of the process and get routed to the appropriate consulate (Canberra if not in NSW)

2 months ago