Andy ***********

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What does the new travel tax in Thailand mean for tourists?

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19 days ago

COMMENTS

What are the rules for using an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand, particularly regarding the 90-day validity?

Andy ************

Actually the three year IDP issued under the Vienna Convention is valid for 12 months from the date of entry to the signatory country.

a month ago

How can I help my son recover his belongings from Chiang Mai after he was denied entry at immigration?

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@Sandi ******

No point in debating it. These are the conditions of obtaining the DTV. It's that simple and it's not restrictive for most people. If you don't have savings to this value, you're not really the type of person who can bring value to Thailand

a month ago

What is the procedure for using an old passport with a DTV while entering Thailand?

Andy ************

Anonymous participant The point I'm making is only one passport is valid. Yes you can show both - the EXPIRED one, and the VALID one. The scenario you suggested initially was you would show only the EXPIRED passport, passing it off as a valid passport.

a month ago

Should I have my wages paid into my Thai bank account in Canadian Dollars or transfer them from my UK account?

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@David **********

To remain in Thailand different visas have different financial requirements. In order to accurately answer your question you need to specify which visa you are using

a month ago

Should I have my wages paid into my Thai bank account in Canadian Dollars or transfer them from my UK account?

Andy ************

Depends what visa you are on

a month ago

How can I help my son recover his belongings from Chiang Mai after he was denied entry at immigration?

Andy ************

@Sandi ******

It's less than $

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US. Does that qualify as "that much money"?

a month ago

What is the procedure for using an old passport with a DTV while entering Thailand?

Andy ************

If you've been issued a new passport, the old passport is invalid. You can use it, but if the system shows it's invalid, expect some serious problems

a month ago

Is the landlord legally required to file the TM30 for foreign tenants every time they return from overseas?

Andy ************

Just get the landlord to create an online account, and allow you to file your own. Very easily done

a month ago

Can I invest in a coffee shop in Thailand while holding a DTV without working?

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@Adam ****

Setting up and even owning a percentage of a business is not employment provided the owner doesn't work and employs the requisite number of Thai people, pays them minimum wage and pays their social security. Sitting at the back of the coffee shop counting the profits is ok

a month ago

Do DTV visa holders need an ETA to enter Thailand?

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@Greg *******

Yes. I don't know if it's only one bank involved in the 300 baht levy and whether they tender for this, but no doubt the bank will want a cut of the 300, so this will have to be built into the system. The UK also has a similar set up now

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a month ago