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QUESTIONS

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

44 comments

8 months ago

What should retirees consider regarding the costs and documentation for long-term stays in Thailand?

23 comments

7 months ago

COMMENTS

What is the process for extending an OA visa in Thailand?

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@Marty ********

No matter how efficient an immigration office is, it's still a pain having to put up with pedantic attitude at times. Immigration Office was the main reason I switched to DTV, although cost savings and not having to be rigidly in the country at extension time also were key factors

19 days ago

What is the process for extending an OA visa in Thailand?

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@Gerg *********

Ah ok. Point taken. When I was doing the OA although I live in Bangkok my lady originates from deepest Isaan, so we'd visit her family (groan) and the border was only 30 mins drive away. I'd kill two birds with one stone and bring back some duty-free booze to help get me through the three days we'd spend in "the village" 😆

19 days ago

What is the process for extending an OA visa in Thailand?

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@Sue *********

I often hear that "waiting in line" stuff? Where does this take place? I've never experienced it

19 days ago

What is the process for extending an OA visa in Thailand?

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@Gerg *********

You could have just border bounced and got a second year stamp free of charge

19 days ago

Can you switch from a Non OA visa to a Non O visa after the first year in Thailand?

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@David ******

Agent can't do anything with this

19 days ago

Do I need to get a new residency certificate from immigration for my Thai driver's license if I have an original?

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@Mike *****

Why would a tourist want a residency certificate?

19 days ago

Can an expat in Thailand get a Thai credit card or should they use a home country card?

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Use an Aussie card which doesn't have the 3% international transaction fee. That way you get the MasterCard or Visa exchange rate which isn't too bad. Commonwealth Bank has one or two fee-free cards

20 days ago

Is the visa exemption for UK passport holders still 60 days in Thailand?

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@Jimmy ******

You don't actually have a visa, you have a free entry stamp. The other guys are correct. The Visa On Arrival is for 15 days

22 days ago

Will not having an outbound flight booking create issues for my entry to Thailand on a visa-exempt entry?

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Could cause issues if your airline wants to see proof of onward journey when checking in. You could be denied boarding. It's been known to happen

22 days ago

Do Thai banks offer high yield savings accounts for expats, and can these accounts be used for a retirement visa?

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