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QUESTIONS

What are the benefits of joining supportive expat visa groups compared to others?
13 comments
5 years ago
Do I need a full year of travel insurance for my trips to Thailand, or can I just get a few months' coverage?
10 comments
5 years ago
What do I need for a visa run to Cambodia from Thailand under the 30-day exemption?
11 comments
5 years ago
What is the best option for a one-year stay in Bangkok: an Education Visa or something else?
37 comments
6 years ago

COMMENTS

What is the process for obtaining a Volunteer Visa in Thailand and are there any associated risks?
Christov ********
@Terary *********
 got mine for 20k and then can renew for 1 year for 35 or 36 more something like that. Expensive but it is what it is I guess.
4 years ago
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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand while on a family extension?
Christov ********
nice! Better than me then haha. I’m happy I think they said I can turn it into a year but I dunno. At least we both sorted and we can sit back and watch the fun lol
4 years ago
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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand while on a family extension?
Christov ********
@Tony *******
 can get a 3 month visa for 20k think it’s the volunteer visa. Easy enough - expensive but saves all the fuss coming in a few weeks
4 years ago
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What are the best options and steps for retirees to obtain a visa for living in Thailand?
Christov ********
thai emabassy, or have 500l baht for the elite visa.

then again ive been here for 4 years, managed to survive with various means :)
5 years ago
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Why was the sign at Immigration Jomtien removed and is the information still valid?
Christov ********
its not the west, its the wild west. Although they did make a sign before its even fully announced. Classic thailand.
5 years ago
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What are the current rules regarding visa extensions for tourists in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Christov ********
This is fantastic? still cant believe its true tho...

I have a 3 month visa expires in June, so can just renew it end of july instead? Happy days.
5 years ago
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What is the protocol for heat gun temperature screenings in Thailand?
Christov ********
The same beep when you enter a mall or metro... or bts scanner when they search your bag... as far as I can tell.. is just for show.
5 years ago
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What recent changes should expats be aware of regarding immigration procedures in Chiang Mai?
Christov ********
Always a dick in every comment section... congratulations today it’s you.
5 years ago
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Do I need a full year of travel insurance for my trips to Thailand, or can I just get a few months' coverage?
Christov ********
Does it need to explicitly say Coronavirus insurance?
5 years ago
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What options do expats in Thailand have regarding visa extensions during the pandemic?
Christov ********
@Michael *******
 god help us if we overstay and are sick. Maybe fake being sick somehow?

Also thanks for your time at spurs Michael, you were my childhood hero.
5 years ago
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155 comments
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57 comments
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106 comments
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146 comments
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86 comments
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19 comments
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270 comments
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101 comments
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104 comments
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153 comments
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5 comments
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134 comments
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503 comments
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193 comments
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178 comments
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48 comments
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79 comments
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73 comments
6 months ago
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4 comments
6 months ago
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164 comments
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267 comments
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38 comments
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28 comments
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370 comments
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33 comments
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105 comments
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93 comments
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175 comments
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1 comments
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230 comments
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55 comments
9 months ago
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31 comments
a year ago
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3 comments
a year ago
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191 comments
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309 comments
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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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117 comments
a year ago
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