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How can American expats prove a monthly income of 65,000 baht without an embassy letter for Thai immigration?

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3 years ago

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Can I apply for another Tourist Visa On Arrival after leaving for Vietnam from Thailand?

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@Michael ********

make sure you have an E-Visa to Vietnam because you will need it to enter. I went almost a year ago. It will cost you more if you don't get it earlier. There is no Visa on arrival in Vietnam for the time being I think.

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Is my damaged passport still usable for travel?

Steve *****

Get some blue ink to mark your face then you are ok 😉

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What are the best health insurance options for retirees in Thailand, especially for those over 65?

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@Christopher **********

I have Government FEHB with Blue Cross Blue Shield from the USA. I have coverage in Thailand. No need for returning to the states.

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What are the best translation devices or methods for Thai/English communication?

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@Anthony ********

how's that working ? I bought it and yet to use it ?

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?

Steve *****

oh I didn't know you can do that. So you can transfer USD and withdraw the USD from the Thai bank ?

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?

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it also depends on how much you transfer. The Thai bank will give you a better rate if you transfer a certain amount. I always use this way with big amounts.

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?

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Open a Charles Schwab account. Wire Transfer fee is a fix $15 charge. Their ATM card they reimburse all ATM fees world-wide

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What are the best options for transferring large sums of money in USD to a Kasikorn bank account in Thailand?

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Get yourself a Charles Schwab brokerage and checking/savings account in the states. All can be done online. Do an international wire transfer via USD to the Thai bank. Thai Bank will give you a better rate if it is a large sum. Charles Schwab wire transfer fees is only $15. If you just open an account the first 3 wire transfer fee is free.

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What should I do after being denied a tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Hanoi?

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@Daniel **********

unless you are running for your life running don't make sense 🤣

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What are the requirements for converting a marriage visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?

Steve *****

I think you just have to have the full 800K or 400K 3 months prior to renewal of stay.

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