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Where can I obtain a NON-O visa in Southeast Asia if I'm not in my home country?
16 comments
a year ago
What are the steps to hire a Filipina caregiver for an elderly friend in Thailand?
34 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements for obtaining a Type O retirement visa in Thailand with a retirement account income?
55 comments
a year ago
How many times can you do a visa run with a 30-day tourist visa in Thailand?
13 comments
a year ago

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What are the main reasons people choose to travel to Thailand?
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Twang
2 years ago
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How can I change my 2000 baht in small coins before leaving Thailand?
Derek ***********
Let it rain on the top floor of Nana Plaza
2 years ago
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How can I change my 2000 baht in small coins before leaving Thailand?
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@Steve *****
 lmao 😅😂
2 years ago
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Can I enter Thailand as a tourist without proof of an onward ticket?
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@Kevin ********
 Thailand has a retirement Visa. I thought that the Philippines was the only country in SE Asia that offered Westerners a retirement visa.
2 years ago
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Can I enter Thailand as a tourist without proof of an onward ticket?
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@Marc *******
 I'm sure she can get a cheap airline ticket or even a train ticket that shows she's scheduled to leave to country
2 years ago
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Can I enter Thailand as a tourist without proof of an onward ticket?
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What are you trying to accomplish?
2 years ago
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Can a foreigner with a Thai bank account get a loan to buy a vehicle in Thailand?
Derek ***********
You will have a better chance of being a Thai citizen 😉
2 years ago
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How can I exchange a large jar of Thai coins for cash before moving back to the US?
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Give to a local
2 years ago
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What are the steps and considerations for marrying a Thai national and obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?
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@Colin *******
 I didn't know that
3 years ago
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What are the steps and considerations for marrying a Thai national and obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?
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@Colin *******
 don't you need to get it stamped every 3 months even if you are married, no matter what we are foreigners and will never become a citizen or have similar rights even with a local as a spouse. I'm not complaining just stating what I believe
3 years ago
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213 comments
2 days ago
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4 days ago
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18 days ago
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23 days ago
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224 comments
a month ago
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a month ago
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71 comments
a month ago
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
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a month ago
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106 comments
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What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
146 comments
a month ago
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86 comments
2 months ago
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19 comments
3 months ago
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
270 comments
3 months ago
What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?
18 comments
3 months ago
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60 comments
3 months ago
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101 comments
3 months ago
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64 comments
4 months ago
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46 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
60 comments
4 months ago
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
153 comments
4 months ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
4 months ago
What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?
134 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
503 comments
4 months ago
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193 comments
4 months ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 comments
4 months ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
48 comments
4 months ago
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
79 comments
4 months ago
Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?
73 comments
5 months ago
What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?
4 comments
6 months ago
Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?
164 comments
6 months ago
Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?
267 comments
6 months ago
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
38 comments
7 months ago
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
28 comments
7 months ago
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
7 months ago
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
33 comments
7 months ago
Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?
105 comments
7 months ago
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
93 comments
7 months ago
What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?
175 comments
7 months ago
What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?
1 comments
8 months ago
Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?
230 comments
8 months ago
What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?
55 comments
9 months ago
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
31 comments
10 months ago
How can I share my Thai visa experiences and get advice from the community?
3 comments
a year ago
Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?
191 comments
a year ago
What are the challenges of teaching English in Thailand as a foreigner?
309 comments
a year ago
Is Thailand really as heavenly as some expats claim, or are there hidden challenges?
221 comments
a year ago
Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?
32 comments
a year ago
Can I change my O visa based on marriage to a retirement visa in Thailand?
117 comments
a year ago
Why is travel insurance important for expats in Thailand, particularly after a medical emergency?
215 comments
a year ago
What should I do if I make a mistake with my Thai visa at the airport?
54 comments
a year ago
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