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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
4 months ago

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How can I navigate UPS's import requirements in Thailand for a small personal package?
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I think you’ll probably have to go to bangkok. I don’t think there are any buildings that are 120 years old in Pattaya
6 days ago
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What are the community's thoughts on recent visa regulations in Thailand and their impact on tourism?
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Come to beautiful Thailand, spend your money and Go Home
14 days ago
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How does US Medicare Advantage coverage work for medical expenses incurred in Thailand?
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@Kevin *********
 what he is saying is he has Medicare with an advantage plan
a month ago
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Can I repeatedly enter Thailand for 60 days at a time as a tourist, and how often is it allowed?
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@Bob ********
 the first time I flew to Cambodia one of the women customs officers asked me if I’d like to see her later that night. Actually I was still green and it scared the crap out of me.
a month ago
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What type of visa should I apply for if I want to start a business in Thailand with my Thai girlfriend?
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Does she have experience running a restaurant? If she doesn’t, just give her the cash. Everyone will be happier
a month ago
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What type of visa should I apply for if I want to start a business in Thailand with my Thai girlfriend?
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@Max *********
 big game Hunter
a month ago
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Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
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@David *********
 yes it was 24 years ago. I was responding to the post that said it was easier in the past. What did you think was happening?
a month ago
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Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
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@Sue *********
 not always. I opened two bank accounts with no trouble at all in 2001.
a month ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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38 comments
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370 comments
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