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QUESTIONS

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

103 comments

a month ago

COMMENTS

What is the process and consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand?

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@Hoffman *****

I thought the same thing. Because an immigration officer now won’t bother to look the poster up

a month ago

Is it better to book flights directly through airlines or via third-party sites like eDreams?

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@Jack ***************

I’m not saying it’s ethical. I’m saying somebody put together a website, spent advertising and wants to get paid

a month ago

Is it better to book flights directly through airlines or via third-party sites like eDreams?

Dave *********

I’m sorry I have to ask, were you expecting a business to do something for you for free?

a month ago

What is the time frame for getting a Thai Elite Visa affixed after approval?

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@John *******

I got the same reaction when I posted a question. Of course I have already visited the obvious places, now tell me real world. So much in Thailand differs completely from one to another. It’s why you join a discussion group I thought

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Bonnie ********

it’s pretty much dead money which is probably why the Thais make it a requirement. Current high yield savings accounts in the US are paying 5.5-6% with no minimum or length of time necessary. My 401k is up 20%. I appreciate your response tho

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Beverly *********

thanks. I was trying to avoid putting $23,000 in a Thai bank account that doesn’t get an ROI.

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Jenny *****

do you know if can I remove it after the visa is renewed or does it have to remain there?

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Dave ******

I’ve got Medicare but it doesn’t work outside the US.

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Jessie *****

the whole point of joining a discussion group is to avoid guys that have little or nothing to offer like yourself. I’ve lived in Thailand, I’ve been to Thai consulate site in Los Angeles and it did not answer my specific question

a month ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@John ********

two 60s + 30 seems like the easiest solution. Thanks for the help. Give me a reason to go visit my buddy in Cambodia. I did that for 2 years in 2001-2003. Wasn’t sure it was still workable

a month ago