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QUESTIONS

What steps should I follow to renew my passport while keeping my visa valid in Thailand?

13 comments

4 months ago

What additional documents are required for a Long-Term Resident visa in Thailand for wealthy pensioners?

42 comments

6 days ago

COMMENTS

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Wylie ******

In many if not all other countries it’s normal to enter with a visa from an embassy and not as a tourist and getting a visa in the country.

As far as I know you can get a green card in the US. And you can’t get a B visa in Switzerland after entering the country either. Same for the EU.

6 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Graham ******

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@Tom *******

Your Link isn’t useful. It only cites the agencies again.

That’s no proof that the standard way of getting a long term stay is blocked: NonO from embassy, enter the country, open account.

6 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

Robert ********

And what about doing it without an agent?

I have never used one for anything here in Thailand.

They only take your money to either bribe somebody to get what isn’t legal. Or they just ask a lot of money for little work (e.g. 3000+ for driver license 🤣)

6 months ago

What is the best way to handle a £200,000 savings when moving to Thailand, considering interest rates and banking options?

Robert ********

Stocks. And because you have to ask:

Buy MSCI world ETF for 150k and only the rest in bank for emergencies.

And: open your broker account before moving! It’s way easier to prove your residence.

6 months ago

Is it better to have a dual SIM card phone or is an eSIM sufficient for use in Thailand?

Robert ********

An eSIM is 100% the same as a SIM card.

Maybe you should read the manual of your phone to see if it does what you need.

6 months ago

What is the best way to achieve a 6 or 9 month visa or stay in Thailand while visiting other countries?

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@Martin ********

Then I suggest getting a tourist visa, out 800k in a bank and do the retirement extension yearly.

7 months ago

What is the best way to achieve a 6 or 9 month visa or stay in Thailand while visiting other countries?

Robert ********

6 or 9 month stay?

Non-O plus year extension like marry or retirement.

Or non-OA directly which needs a health insurance on top but starts directly for a year before extension is needed.

Just thought you might be asking and forgot the question mark.

Sorry if that was a statement.

7 months ago

What should I consider before going into business with my Thai partner?

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@Ralph ******

Oh sorry. Seems I touched the wrong comment

7 months ago

What should I consider before going into business with my Thai partner?

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@Ralph ******

Yes , I have a prenup.

A copy must be given to the guy at the Amphoe when you marry.

Can’t be added later as in other countries.

7 months ago

What should I consider about proving the source of my funds for a Thai visa application?

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@Jack ******

Then maybe the bank’s letter doesn’t state “foreign transfer “ or they really just want tea money (which is rarer lately).

Try using google translate app with camera to understand the letter.

7 months ago