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What should I know about bringing expensive road bikes into Thailand without facing taxes or issues at immigration?
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a year ago

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What health insurance options are available for expats on DTV in Thailand?
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@Sara ******
 Cancer is outpatient for chemo and such .. the only part of that would be in patient would be surgery but chemo is extremely expensive, something to consider
6 days ago
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Can I apply for a visitor visa for my girlfriend in Thailand to bring her back to Canada?
John **********
Very very difficult... my wife was denied twice .

She needs to have solid ties to Thailand ie: good career , own a house etc
3 months ago
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How can I open a Thai bank account for a marriage visa if I currently have no visa?
John **********
Can you not just do a joint bank account using your wife's account and call it a family account ? Not everyone has seperate bank accounts in the world
4 months ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for an adult and four dependents in Thailand?
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@Rio *****
 Im not side stepping anything ..the rules are very clear but you're wanting to interpret them your way
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for an adult and four dependents in Thailand?
John **********
@Rio *****
 its not a permanent visa , it was never designed to be
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for an adult and four dependents in Thailand?
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@Rio *****
 DTV is 180 days at a time not permanent
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for an adult and four dependents in Thailand?
John **********
I love all the Influencers that moved to Thailand on DTV's and say in their videos that they moved permanently 🤦‍♂️
6 months ago
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Where can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa, and what are the rules regarding my stay duration?
John **********
On tiktok there is a woman with partner on a DTV they got one in Chaing Mai but can't remember which bank

She was stating they moved here for 5 yrs and when I advised her of the 180 day rule she blocked me 😆
7 months ago
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What is the best way to transfer money internationally to Thailand using Wise or Western Union?
John **********
I've been using Western Union, Bank to bank , the fee was cheap $1.99 cdn
7 months ago
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What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?
52 comments
3 days ago
What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?
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4 days ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
9 days ago
How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?
32 comments
12 days ago
What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?
106 comments
15 days ago
What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
122 comments
16 days ago
What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?
48 comments
19 days ago
What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?
14 comments
21 days ago
What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?
12 comments
a month ago
How do I navigate tax obligations as a 180-day Thai Tax Resident?
96 comments
a month ago
What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?
37 comments
2 months ago
What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
105 comments
2 months ago
How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?
34 comments
2 months ago
What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?
113 comments
3 months ago
What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?
40 comments
3 months ago
What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?
70 comments
3 months ago
Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?
49 comments
4 months ago
How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?
57 comments
4 months ago
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5 months ago
What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?
43 comments
5 months ago
What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?
18 comments
5 months ago
Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?
91 comments
6 months ago
What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?
153 comments
6 months ago
How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?
40 comments
7 months ago
What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?
50 comments
7 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 comments
7 months ago
What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?
180 comments
7 months ago
What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?
198 comments
7 months ago
Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?
408 comments
7 months ago
What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?
57 comments
7 months ago
What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?
136 comments
8 months ago
What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?
63 comments
8 months ago
What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?
306 comments
8 months ago
How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?
85 comments
8 months ago
What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?
51 comments
8 months ago
What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?
178 comments
8 months ago
What are some funny memes related to current events?
14 comments
8 months ago
How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?
36 comments
8 months ago
What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?
74 comments
8 months ago
What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
133 comments
8 months ago
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
9 months ago
What are the requirements for a successful DTV extension application in Thailand?
85 comments
9 months ago
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
66 comments
9 months ago
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
44 comments
10 months ago
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
48 comments
10 months ago
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
137 comments
10 months ago
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
428 comments
10 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
51 comments
10 months ago
How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?
197 comments
a year ago
What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?
95 comments
a year ago
Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?
125 comments
a year ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
7 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
9 comments
a month ago
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
21 comments
a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
16 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
8 comments
a month ago
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