Allianz which I believe is fairly global travel insurance as far as I know will do travel insurance policies up to 1 year.

With the current banking woes with DTV, be sure to have accounts opened at multiple banks using your current visa before changing over.

@Kevin *****

one bank in particular in recent years had been easier to open accounts at especially with agents compared to at other banks. A lot of scammer mule accounts used that go-to bank to open new accounts so they now got to clean up a lot. Other banks were previously more stricter with their opening account requirements so haven’t had as much trouble so most with those banks have been ok. It has something to do with OECD as well telling Thai banks to enforce anti money laundering measures more. Accounts opened 2023 onwards seem to be under their radar more. Older accounts will have some history to determine if genuine or not.

@Ant **********

putting the 800k in a Thai account is one of the cheapest options long term (unless you fear the baht crashing or your money getting hacked and stolen). A quick calculation for me shows a modest 5% return had I invest the cash wouldn’t pay for return flights and multi entry tourist visa as an alternative option for a large chunk of the year. It returns less than the agent fees. Only the 2nd year monthly banked method seems more economical.

Today mine came through as international transfer, just 15k but it took 3 days. I was hoping it was to be instant as I was doing a trip to Hua hin. Ended up uploading more money to wise and sending to my gf at another bank instantly. I also assume international transfers are back on the table and will need to label it in such a way for either fast receiving or those that need for immigration as long stay. Good luck to all those needing it labelled correctly.

I think if you sign up using Muay Thai soft power and get called into for an interview at an age where you come in with a walking stick they might be a little suspicious

Anonymous participant extra guests add to electricity, water, wear and tear, possible noise and attraction by the condo managers if someone complains about disturbances. Just avoid partying and be respectful to other residents. Keep the stays short

Purges seem to be of accounts opened 2023 and later by tourists especially if they know DTV holders. Haven’t heard of earlier accounts having issues other than the phone number id matching

Just make sure the phone number you have registered to your banking app is topped up so that it doesn’t go inactive and gets recycled to a new person.

Once you got a tm30 filled by your condo owner, head on over to IT Square in Lak Si. That is where they process the visa exempt entries. If they don’t give you one then check in at a hotel the day before and get one from them and use that address. At IT square 3rd floor they have printed forms of everything you need to sign. Anything else you need you can get done at the printshop right next to the immigration area. Remember to use a blue pen. They even sell them there and at the coffee shop nearby. If you have your forms already filled in then take them along as it will speed up time. Wait times are fairly decent currently. Just be aware that they take a lunch break from 12-1pm. So have your lunch then as well if you haven’t got all done first.