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How quickly can UK citizens obtain a 60-day tourist e-visa for Thailand and what are the differences between this and visa exemption?

71 comments

10 months ago

What is the current state of tourism and shopping in Patong and surrounding areas?

24 comments

3 years ago

What are the requirements for COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Thailand?

12 comments

3 years ago

Do I need proof of passing PCR/AT tests from my hotel for future travels in Thailand?

4 comments

3 years ago

What should I expect when arriving in Phuket under the Sandbox program?

9 comments

3 years ago

What issues might arise when traveling from the UK to Thailand on a 60-day TR visa without a booked return flight?

11 comments

3 years ago

What is the process for obtaining a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand from the UK?

29 comments

3 years ago

Can I apply for an OA visa while in Thailand on a 30-day exemption or extension?

6 comments

3 years ago

Can I re-enter Thailand multiple times on a 30-day visa exempt and extensions?

14 comments

4 years ago

Can I re-enter Thailand on a visa exempt basis after leaving with a single entry tourist visa?

3 comments

3 years ago

Can I leave the flight number and hotel booking sections blank when applying for a non immigrant OA visa to Thailand?

5 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the best banking options for expats traveling to Thailand?

Ricky ******

Starling Bank no fees for card payment or atm withdrawals. The atm will charge its own fee though. 220 baht per transaction (c7% on average with a worse exchange rate as well) in most cases. Use card to pay for everything, even small

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purchases.

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What is a decent exchange rate for GBP to THB when traveling to Thailand?

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43 currently

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What are the requirements for traveling to Vietnam in March 2022 for a visa run?

Ricky ******

A plane might be usefu🤔

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Do I need proof of passing PCR/AT tests from my hotel for future travels in Thailand?

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@Brett *********

Thank you very much. I am sure I had read it before, but couldn't find it😃

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What are the requirements for COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Thailand?

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Nope. Hotel insisted (maybe their own rule, but seems pointless to rely on people). I did it in front of them. They then took my picture with the result. They have a 'wing' in the hotel for the poor sods who fail it.

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What are the requirements for COVID-19 testing upon arrival in Thailand?

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No it didn't

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What is the current state of tourism and shopping in Patong and surrounding areas?

Ricky ******

I stand corrected Sir. Due to your insistence I found Big C open y'day (tucked well away from the main road) after a fair walk in the blazing sun, so many thanks😄

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Will an unpaid phone bill affect my visa application for Thailand?

Ricky ******

That will never happen, but the Bangkok Hilton might have room for you.

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What is the current state of tourism and shopping in Patong and surrounding areas?

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Thanks....mate

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How can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand if I'm planning to stay for 80 days?

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@David ********

No return flight was asked for when I applied for 60 day visa and neither the airline or Thai immigration asked. I had bought a return flight on day 60 though just in case😊

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133 comments

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193 comments

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178 comments

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48 comments

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79 comments

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73 comments

a year ago

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4 comments

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164 comments

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38 comments

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28 comments

a year ago

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370 comments

a year ago

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33 comments

a year ago

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a month ago

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a month ago

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