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What are the current challenges for expats and tourists entering Thailand on visa-exempt entries?

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@William *****

, a visa that allows you to stay for whatever timings you require. In reality, visa exempt entry should not be used as a method to live in Thailand. In the past, it WAS used for this purpose. Thailand has started to crack down on this behaviour, especially if you show no real proof or activity of being a true tourist.

12 days ago

What are the current challenges for expats and tourists entering Thailand on visa-exempt entries?

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@Nate **********

, your statements are confusing and conflicting. Americans still currently can enter 60 day exempt. If you want to stay longer than 6 months, or keep leaving and coming back, Immigration would suggest you look to get an appropriate visa.

12 days ago

What are the current challenges for expats and tourists entering Thailand on visa-exempt entries?

Mitchell *******

If you keep living in Thailand on visa exemptions, they will start asking you to get an appropriate visa. Full stop.

13 days ago

What is a reasonable monthly budget for a single retiree living in Bangkok on an LTR visa?

Mitchell *******

I recently calculated $2,200 USD to live nicely in Bangkok for me if I was single. (Not including "set up costs".) This does not include out of country travel or any insurance. I could probably bring that down to $2,000 flat if I ate less western food and decided to spent less for accommodation. Travel would add $1,000 a month easily.

15 days ago

What is a reasonable monthly budget for a single retiree living in Bangkok on an LTR visa?

Mitchell *******

You are not single.

15 days ago

What is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to bring my Thai girlfriend to the US to get married?

Mitchell *******

Sadly, even to VISIT is a hell of a time. I know thais that have a hard time just transiting THROUGH the USA.

You would probably have an easier time though, if you are already married before initiating the process.

16 days ago

What address should I put on my TDAC application as a non-O visa holder married to a Thai national?

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If you have a long stay NON tourist visa, you can put your Thailand address.

a month ago

Is it possible to travel from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya in under 2 hours?

Mitchell *******

I swear my driver did it in just under 90 minutes about a year ago. Granted, it was about midnight, and the roads were relatively empty. But I did fear for my life a few times. 🤣

a month ago

What are the best visa options for staying in Thailand for three months?

Mitchell *******

If you only want to stay for 3 months, just come visa exempt, then either get an extension before your time is up (60 days), or go visit another country for a few days, then re enter Thailand for another 60 day exemption.

a month ago

What are the reasons behind the recent freezing of bank accounts for foreigners in Thailand?

Mitchell *******

Probably a belated ?? "Customer background check" of some sort?

We in the banking world know the 3 letter acronym very well. KYC - Know Your Customer. Know where their main sources of income/deposits are coming from, and any large regular withdrawals, etc.

2 months ago