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What documents are needed to obtain a multi-entry Non-O visa due to marriage with a Thai national at the Thai Consulate in Savannakhet?

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2 years ago

How to Obtain a 12 Month Multi-Entry 'O' Visa for Visiting Family in Thailand from Savannaket, Laos?

1 comments

3 years ago

Does 400,000 baht need to be seasoned in a Thai bank account for a multi-entry Non-O visa at Savannaket consulate due to marriage?

13 comments

a year ago

Is it necessary for the 400,000 baht required for a marriage extension visa in Thailand to be shown as coming from abroad?

13 comments

2 years ago

Is there a fine for missing your 90-day report by 14 days in Thailand?

4 comments

5 years ago

Can I Extend My Marriage Visa Again After One Extension in Thailand?

6 comments

5 years ago

Can I Transfer My Multi Non-Immigrant O Visa to a New Passport in Thailand?

4 comments

5 years ago

What Documents Do I Need to Extend My Non-O Visa in Thailand?

16 comments

6 years ago

What should I write for the 'Duration of Proposed Stay' on my multi 'O' non-immigrant visa application in Savannakhet?

7 comments

6 years ago

Can I apply for a multi-entry Non-O visa before my current extension expires?

3 comments

6 years ago

Where can I find the search feature for previous questions in the Thai visa advice group?

5 comments

7 years ago

What questions should I expect during the renewal of my multi O visa in Thailand?

10 comments

7 years ago

Should I take new passport size pictures for my O visa extension due to marriage?

5 comments

7 years ago

What documents are required for a 90-day report in Thailand?

33 comments

7 years ago

Can I use money from inside Thailand to meet the 400,000 baht requirement for a marriage visa extension?

3 comments

7 years ago

What is the process like for arriving at Don Mueang airport in Thailand regarding immigration and customs?

3 comments

8 years ago

Does my Thai wife need to report the arrival of our visitors from the UK to immigration?

5 comments

8 years ago

Is the 12-month extension for retirement processed differently than for marriage to a Thai national?

6 comments

8 years ago

Is it common for Thai immigration to request neighbors for verification when applying for a marriage extension?

23 comments

8 years ago

Can I use the 400,000 baht required for a 12-month visa extension while it's under consideration?

33 comments

8 years ago

How soon can I access my funds after applying for a 12-month marriage extension in Thailand?

23 comments

8 years ago

What documents are needed for a 12-month visa extension for marriage to a Thai national in Mahasarakham?

5 comments

8 years ago

Can I extend my Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national after a border bounce?

6 comments

8 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the tax implications of the 800,000 baht requirement for a Thai retirement visa?

Ken *******

@Bruce **********

same as me..

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What are the tax implications of the 800,000 baht requirement for a Thai retirement visa?

Ken *******

It will depend where you live when in Thailand and the revenue office you go to AND who is on duty behind the desk you go to..if you don't get the answers you like in the revenue office go back another day and see a different officer.

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What are the requirements for registering a postpaid SIM card in Thailand without a work permit?

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I did mine a couple of days ago with AIS only needed my passport and 50 baht and the 50 baht refunded as a top up on my phone account. Just to add my sim was 9 years old bought by my Thai daughter for me with her ID card

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What should British expats know about State Pension Life Certificates and DWP communications?

Ken *******

with Skype being axed from this May I was thinking how would I phone cheaply the next time..problem solved now. :-)

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What should British expats know about State Pension Life Certificates and DWP communications?

Ken *******

I received a message too saying the same..I usually phone them to check after about 6 weeks.

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What documents do I need to open a bank account in Udon Thani as a foreigner on my wife's Blue Book TR14?

Ken *******

If you have a residency certificate it could help.. a local Kasikorn Bank told me I needed a letter from the British Embassy which I know would never happen... local Bangkok Bank were more obliging.

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What should you do if your Grab driver is lost in Thailand?

Ken *******

This has happened every time we have gone to Bangkok

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What documents do I need to get married to a Thai lady in Bangkok?

Ken *******

I used an agent it wasn't expensive and they did all the paperwork for me in Bangkok (except the British Embassy bit) took us to the office for marriage supplied the witnessess they had the marriage certificate translated into english and delivered it to the hotel we were staying at.

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Do I need to close my UK bank accounts when moving to Thailand?

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I have had a natwest account with a Thai address since I came here to live 9 years ago and I use their banking app and get security sms messages to my Thai phone number. I've not had any problems.

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What are the best options for securing retirement visas in Ko Samui?

Ken *******

sorry

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What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

49 comments

5 days ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

6 days ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

8 days ago

What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?

198 comments

20 days ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

25 days ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

a month ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

a month ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

2 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

2 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

2 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

14 comments

2 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

2 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

2 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

2 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

3 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

3 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

3 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

3 months ago

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

428 comments

3 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

4 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

5 months ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

5 months ago

What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

273 comments

6 months ago

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

223 comments

6 months ago

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

72 comments

6 months ago

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

132 comments

7 months ago

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

155 comments

7 months ago

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

109 comments

7 months ago

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

224 comments

7 months ago

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

71 comments

7 months ago

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

57 comments

8 months ago

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

106 comments

8 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

8 months ago

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

86 comments

8 months ago

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

19 comments

9 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

9 months ago

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

18 comments

9 months ago

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

60 comments

10 months ago

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

101 comments

10 months ago

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

64 comments

10 months ago

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

46 comments

10 months ago

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

60 comments

10 months ago

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

153 comments

10 months ago

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

5 comments

10 months ago

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

503 comments

10 months ago

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

193 comments

10 months ago

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

178 comments

10 months ago

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

48 comments

10 months ago

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

79 comments

10 months ago

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

73 comments

a year ago

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

4 comments

a year ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?

7 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?

9 comments

a month ago

What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?

21 comments

a month ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?

16 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?

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a month ago

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