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What is the history and significance of the 800,000 baht requirement for retirement visas in Thailand?
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a year ago
How has the community helped expats with their visa-related questions?
11 comments
3 years ago

COMMENTS

What is a reasonable fee for an agent to organize a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?
John **********
Well, The other figure probably correct. Here in CM it’s
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that. But shop around
a year ago
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What is a reasonable fee for an agent to organize a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?
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Where. It varies by city
a year ago
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How can I demonstrate having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my visa application without being able to open a bank account in Thailand?
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@Simon ******
 Going to send you a DM about the Phills if that works ?
a year ago
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Will my Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Paramount Plus work in Thailand?
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Fire stick and they will work fine
a year ago
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Does my Thai girlfriend need a drinks license to sell beer at her cafe in Korat?
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@Mar ****
 I just read this and you just made my day 😁 LOL
a year ago
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Is it permissible to bring home-canned salmon without a label into Thailand?
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I think the issue as mentioned is "unlabled". Going the other way into the US the FDA and Customs just wouldn't let it happen. IMHO
a year ago
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What is the best health insurance for a 71-year-old expat with no medical issues in Thailand?
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@Marc ******
 I pay yearly. I will have to look it up later today
a year ago
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What is the best health insurance for a 71-year-old expat with no medical issues in Thailand?
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WRLife has treated me very well @ 70 yrs young :-)
a year ago
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What are the best options for forwarding US mail to a Thailand address without an APO or FPO?
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Has been suggested many times here:
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