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What are the best practices for crossing the Thailand-Malaysia border with a vehicle and how to handle customs issues?

2 comments

2 years ago

Is compulsory insurance linked to the vehicle or the operator in Thailand?

18 comments

2 years ago

Is immigration closed today, Monday, May 16?

3 comments

3 years ago

Is there a full immigration office in Surat Thani for Covid extension needs?

10 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if the U.S. Embassy no longer provides letters for my visa extension in Thailand?

31 comments

3 years ago

Why was there confusion about my 60-day tourist visa extension in Thailand?

66 comments

3 years ago

Can I extend my tourist visa in Chiang Mai and get the stamp in Phuket later?

65 comments

3 years ago

Will Thailand open Special Tourist Visas (STV) for foreigners currently in the country?

35 comments

4 years ago

How can I manage the customs extension for my vehicle with a tourist visa in Thailand?

8 comments

4 years ago

Why has the Thai visa extension process become more rigorous recently?

19 comments

4 years ago

What are the requirements to extend a tourist visa in Thailand after the amnesty period?

14 comments

4 years ago

Is it legal to give away a Malay-registered motorbike in Thailand?

9 comments

4 years ago

Can I extend my Thai customs declaration for a foreign vehicle more than once?

5 comments

5 years ago

COMMENTS

Is it worth using a visa agency for visa renewals in Thailand?

Mark ***********

She paid $2000 US for paperwork? Really! And you actually even considered it? You need to burn your membership card to the miserly penny-pinchers club! (Well, what fees were included?...)

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How can I manage the customs extension for my vehicle with a tourist visa in Thailand?

Mark ***********

, Are you aware there is a pandemic? They extended the declaration period 8 months and you seem to think there is no way they will extend it further. I have been told about the 1000 Baht / day fine by more than one Thai customs officer, of which I do not believe you are one. Are you really an idiot or just acting like one?

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How can I manage the customs extension for my vehicle with a tourist visa in Thailand?

Mark ***********

, he stated the obvious and I wondered whether he had any real point to make. You, however, are trying to tell me that I will lose my bike, and not just pay the

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baht fine? That would be news.

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How can I manage the customs extension for my vehicle with a tourist visa in Thailand?

Mark ***********

David, you had a point?

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How can I manage the customs extension for my vehicle with a tourist visa in Thailand?

Mark ***********

Thank you, but I do not want to leave Thailand until the pandemic ends, or at least until the borders open for travelers, and I can make my way to Europe.

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What are the implications of the indefinite delay of Thailand's STV and the lack of refunds?

Mark ***********

Not going to make very many friends...

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Why do many Thai people prefer to have lighter skin?

Mark ***********

Very good point. You can find tanning-bed salons in every city, town, small town, village. Not healthy.

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Why do many Thai people prefer to have lighter skin?

Mark ***********

Yes, definitely a caste issue, empowered by the entertainment idols everywhere on TV. Not just Thailand, but all over SE Asia.

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What are the requirements for extending my visa in Thailand with an embassy letter?

Mark ***********

What is this map business? A map of what? They didn't ask me for a map, (Chiang Rai.)

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Why has the Thai visa extension process become more rigorous recently?

Mark ***********

, I went ahead and bought 30 more days today...

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

223 comments

10 days ago

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

72 comments

12 days ago

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

45 comments

16 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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