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What are the current requirements for reentering Thailand with a Non-O Visa after a visit to Cambodia?

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3 years ago

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Is it better to rent a condo or stay in a hotel for long-term living in Pattaya with kids?

Paul ********

Your budget is extremely generous for Thailand.

You can get a spacious penthouse sea view condo with your own pool and probably even your own direct lift stop for less . Probably even a full-time maid and strong security.

Don’t sweat the details - utilities, etc. First, they’re simple to do, and second the booking agent will happily take care for you.

2 years ago

What does my Thai girlfriend mean when she says, "Why you do but not do when you say you do but don’t"?

Paul ********

Thai ladies are well known for unsignaled changes of mind and plans. Ironic she would accuse you of that.

Overall dishonesty between boyfriends and girlfriends is a huge problem here, even between Thais, so suspicion is high until you prove trustworthy.

2 years ago

Where do most retired Americans live in Thailand?

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@Todd ********

50% of the world’s population is below average. What, 10% deserve an A grade? YouTube pretty much fits the model.

2 years ago

Where do most retired Americans live in Thailand?

Paul ********

I work very hard to avoid other expats. They tend to want to talk about fun stuff like Donald Trump, how stupid Thais are, etc.

But true, there are a few good ones out there.

2 years ago

What should I do if the condo owner is reluctant to provide the blue book for my educational visa application in Thailand?

Paul ********

When an agent or owner refuses to provide what is needed to do a TM30, it typically suggests that they are not reporting the rental income to avoid paying taxes. This has been the case for many years.

But now, at least at Jomtien immigration, a TM30 filed after your most recent re-entry is required to do just about anything. So if your landlord is not giving you what you need to do a TM30, it could be a big problem for you, I think.

2 years ago

Why are only Russian citizens granted a 90-day visa exemption in Thailand, and what about other nationalities?

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@Iris **********

Can you name even one country which offers exactly the same visa requirements and conditions to ALL foreigners?

2 years ago

What are the requirements for a 12-month extension of stay due to retirement in Surat Thani (Koh Samui)?

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@Henrik ***

in other words, you can’t answer the question and have no data to back up your “the sky is falling” claims.

2 years ago

What are the requirements for a 12-month extension of stay due to retirement in Surat Thani (Koh Samui)?

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@Henrik ***

Please quote the percentage of expats who are actually “facing problems” with visas? How many are there?

2 years ago

What are the requirements for a 12-month extension of stay due to retirement in Surat Thani (Koh Samui)?

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@Henrik ***

And yet here you are yourself, flinging your personal opinion about like a professor of theology.

Your notion of the legal system and legality is steeped in your western heritage, which has nothing whatsoever to do with the way it works here in Thailand.

2 years ago

What options do I have if noisy short-term renters next door are disturbing my peace in my condo?

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@Darren *****

Exactly- so talking about illegality is a waste of breath

2 years ago