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Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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Do it yourself it’s quite easy.

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What can my friend do after facing issues with Thai immigration and wanting to extend his stay?

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What they say is, if you coming for this period of time this many times. You need get the correct visa ,

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Do I need a Thai Driving License if I have a valid UK license and IDP for my retirement visa?

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@Brandon ***********

exactly that

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Will I encounter issues at passport control in Thailand if I can't provide a return date while intending to retire?

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Never been asked. In 14 trips in 3 years. Never asked for a return ticket either ( even though I did have one )

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What is the best way to handle a £200,000 savings when moving to Thailand, considering interest rates and banking options?

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Leave in Uk bank put in interest account t that will pay into your current account each month, get a wise card. Open a wise bhat account, Keep eye on exchange rate and move money when rates good. Ie was 46.9 in July. Bow 41. ?

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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it does seem to change from region to region, mine was in roi-et Isan . Seems there is certain criteria, which depending on where you live and if you use an agent , the criteria may be more relaxed !!!

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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you need

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0 bhat. To do it thru right channels. However some agency’s ( who charge ) can sometimes get you one without having that amount in. ( but you still need bank account )

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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@John *********

when I hear in July the immigration certificate was not a requirement. When I came in September the same bank lady said I need this. 500 bhag and 30 minutes in immigration. Sorted

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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@Mark **********

it’s not difficult. But I did have help from my gf who is fluent in Thai and English. The staff at bank and immigration centre, not that good English.

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand to apply for a retirement visa since banks require a visa to open an account?

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I got mine at Bangkok bank. In octotober. Never mentioned insurance

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