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What is the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a 1-year renewable multiple-entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Steve *********

I did not use an agent. Had a Thai friend go to immigration office with me to help answer questions

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What is the best visa option for a 6-month stay in Phuket for my husband and me?

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@Chris **********

I am also American but was living in oman. I am guessing you don’t have residency in your current location

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What is the best visa option for a 6-month stay in Phuket for my husband and me?

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@Jan *****************

since I had residency in Oman, I just went to Thai embassy in Oman.

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What is the best visa option for a 6-month stay in Phuket for my husband and me?

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@Chris **********

are you in your country of residency? I was able to do my metv in oman

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What is the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a 1-year renewable multiple-entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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I did it myself with the help of a Thai friend. I gave her some money for her time.

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How long after my Multiple Tourist Entry Visa expires can I reapply for a new one to return to Thailand?

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it depends on your goal. I am living in Thailand now on nonO age 50+ retirement visa with one-year extension and multiple entry permit. Unlike the visa you had, I don’t have to keep leaving Thailand every 60 days (or 90 if I want to ask for extension)

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Do you need a US social security number to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Ta ***********

not just thai banks but banks in many countries....

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Has anyone else experienced the disappearance of the Thai baht from Wise after the app update?

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@Chris ********

same

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What are the steps and considerations for opening a clothing business for larger sizes in Bangkok, including visa options?

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Be sure to check out Krungthong Plaza. From what I can tell, if anyone asks where to go for bigger clothes in Bangkok, they will probably hear about this building.

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Is it advisable for expats to open a joint or separate bank account in Thailand when moving with a partner?

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Also more than likely, you will need to have separate accounts. Also if you are not married, it might be difficult to be beneficiaries on each other’s account is my guess. At my bank, I tried to list a cousin as my beneficiary and they were very confused so I am not sure how they will handle a partner.

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