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QUESTIONS

Is there a problem if my friend's flight leaves 2 hours into day 31 after a 30-day entry in Thailand?

18 comments

a year ago

COMMENTS

Can I Have Two Separate Bank Accounts in Thailand for Immigration Purposes?

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Do your best but you have to write it off as the cost of doing business. The system has been severely abused since the beginning of time and the people who don’t game the system pays for it.

15 days ago

What are my long-term visa options for living in Thailand after retirement?

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@KC ***

I believe it’s only 650K for the Bronze tier. Technically a 5 year visa for a bunch of Baht with no other “privileges”. A friend just got a 10 year Privilege, unknown tier, for $40K all in through an agent.

I said it was the most economical visa for your circumstances, being under 50 years of age.

24 days ago

What are my long-term visa options for living in Thailand after retirement?

David **********

Thailand Privilege Bronze is the most economical for you until you reach retirement age.

I had Thailand Privilege Easy Access for a decade but the pricing went off the rails. Hubris and greed is the only explanation.

Just received my

@LTR **************************

for the next 10 years.

25 days ago

What is the best U.S. phone plan for receiving texts while living in Thailand?

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I pay T-MOBILE $3 a month with a prepaid plan. When I travel to US I activate a full plan for the time I’m there. Used it for 20 years.

a month ago

What are the implications of the new visa regulations for border runs in Thailand?

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@Rob ****

3 more are off list near the beginning of the post

a month ago

What are the implications of the new visa regulations for border runs in Thailand?

David **********

Evidently still miffed about Agent Orange.

a month ago

What is the longest tourist visa available while recovering from spinal surgery in Thailand?

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LTR. 10 years.

3 months ago

What are my options for using a new phone with both US and Thai SIM cards, especially considering eSIM technologies?

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I use an AIS eSIM. I also use a T-Mobile physical SIM. Have had the US number over 2 decades for $3 a month. When I go to the us I activate a different plan while in country. Even with the $3 plan you get all the bank codes and stuff via SMS at a dime each. It is a prepaid plan. iPhone 15.

6 months ago

What are some good dental clinic recommendations in Bangkok for implants and bridge repair?

David **********

Even the doctors use other services. Bangkok Smile.

6 months ago

Will US tourists need authorization to visit Thailand starting December 24, 2024?

David **********

Maybe. A soft rollout for yet unnamed

Countries may begin in December.

The full implementation scheduled for middle of next year.

7 months ago