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@David ******
You don't need an idp.

You only get five years if you are on a long stay visa or extension. Otherwise just two years each time.
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@Henry ********
Believe it or not, but that device sitting on the officer's desk is amazingly connected to a network. Your passport gets scanned and all your data is displayed.

Try going through without filling in a TDAC.
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@Nongnuch *******
I have never had an issue using fixed term deposits, and I have never read any reports saying they've been refused.

I do know many who use them and also seen reports as well.
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@Stuart ********
Stop trotting out drivel.

Term deposits are fine, many use them to get a bit more interest. I am unaware of any term deposit in Thailand where the funds are not accessible until maturity.

The penalty is loss of interest.
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@Jason *****
Ubud had a large mix of Asians and Westerners. Sure, they like taking selfies, but I wasn't struck by an enormous number of Russians and Ukrainians. I got fed up with the narrow roads and constant traffic jams.

Kuta was dismal.
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@Jason *****
It was the Bogans from Australia that ruined Bali, in particular the dump Kuta.
Richard ********
That's four bullets dodged.

Congratulations.

Do you really want to tempt fate and start facing real high velocity lead?

1,000 US citizens are killed EVERY WEEK through gun violence.

Jeeze, they don't like foreigners, and they sure as hell don't like each other either....