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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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago

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

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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.

3 months ago

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

Mitchell *******

You are not single.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago

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

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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. 🤣

3 months ago

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

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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.

3 months 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.

4 months ago

Is £2000 enough for two weeks in Thailand if flights and hotel are already paid for?

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Unless you go FULL 2 week millionaire, then that should cover you for 2 weeks.

4 months ago