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Is hitchhiking common in Thailand and what is the experience like?

22 comments

a year ago

What are my options for a one-day overstay in Thailand with Turkish Airlines?

65 comments

10 months ago

What should I do with my granted 60-day Thai visa email attachment?

14 comments

10 months ago

How can I purchase train tickets for travel from Hua Hin to Udon Thani and then to Bangkok?

9 comments

a year ago

How can I locate my friend Nick Houghton in Thailand?

31 comments

2 years ago

What can I do if I have a 35-day stay in Thailand but only a 30-day visa?

21 comments

2 years ago

What are the best VPNs or alternatives to watch Sky UK from Thailand?

30 comments

3 years ago

Should I accept the offer to use my girlfriend's brother-in-law's car while in Thailand considering insurance implications?

50 comments

2 months ago

COMMENTS

What are the current visa requirements and restrictions for traveling to Thailand in mid-June?

Martin *********

I've got a private number for Prayut, he may know something.

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What are the steps and requirements for buying a car in Thailand?

Martin *********

80% import duty on a foreign made and high sales tax on domestic made that gets passed on when it's sold again, making second hand very expensive too.

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What are the steps and requirements for buying a car in Thailand?

Martin *********

Big money

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Is it too far to travel to the Full Moon Party from my accommodation, and how can I get back safely?

Martin *********

It took the Apollo program 8 days to get there, so best you get the afterburners fired up.

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Will UK £50 notes still be accepted at currency exchanges in Thailand after they go out of circulation?

Martin *********

Send them to me, I'll deal with them for you

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What are the best VPNs or alternatives to watch Sky UK from Thailand?

Martin *********

@Dave **********

funnily enough I can do the Super 6 and it links to Skybet but no TV.

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What are the best places to get Pad Thai in Bangkok?

Martin *********

If you make your way to Pattaya I'm rustling one up as we speak, pretty fecken good even if I say so myself

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Do I need to present my Thai pass to Jetstar when flying from Thailand to Australia?

Martin *********

No pass no fly

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What are the best ways to manage money while living in Thailand?

Martin *********

Good thread, pros and cons for cash or card, on my 1st visit I had travellers cheques and lost the lot on the train into Bangkok within minutes of arrival. Luckily I had cards to see me through. Any benefit in wiring yourself money via Western Union?

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Can anyone see this post?

Martin *********

Nothing to see here, move along please.

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What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

223 comments

11 days ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

72 comments

13 days ago

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

45 comments

17 days ago

How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?

132 comments

a month ago

Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?

155 comments

a month ago

What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

109 comments

a month ago

What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?

224 comments

a month ago

What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

71 comments

a month ago

What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?

71 comments

2 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

57 comments

2 months ago

What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?

106 comments

2 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

2 months ago

What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?

86 comments

2 months ago

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

31 comments

3 months ago

What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?

19 comments

3 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

3 months ago

What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?

18 comments

3 months ago

What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

60 comments

4 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?

101 comments

4 months ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

64 comments

4 months ago

What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?

46 comments

4 months ago

How quickly can one get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as an Australian?

104 comments

4 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

60 comments

4 months ago

What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?

153 comments

4 months ago

What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?

5 comments

4 months ago

What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?

134 comments

4 months ago

What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

503 comments

4 months ago

What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?

193 comments

4 months ago

What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?

178 comments

4 months ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

48 comments

4 months ago

How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

79 comments

4 months ago

Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?

73 comments

6 months ago

What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?

4 comments

6 months ago

Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?

164 comments

6 months ago

Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?

267 comments

7 months ago

How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?

38 comments

7 months ago

What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?

28 comments

7 months ago

What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?

370 comments

7 months ago

What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?

33 comments

7 months ago

Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?

105 comments

7 months ago

How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

93 comments

7 months ago

What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?

175 comments

8 months ago

What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?

1 comments

8 months ago

Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?

230 comments

8 months ago

What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?

55 comments

9 months ago

What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?

31 comments

a year ago

How can I share my Thai visa experiences and get advice from the community?

3 comments

a year ago

Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?

191 comments

a year ago

What are the challenges of teaching English in Thailand as a foreigner?

309 comments

a year ago

Is Thailand really as heavenly as some expats claim, or are there hidden challenges?

221 comments

a year ago

Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?

32 comments

a year ago

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