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What are the best visa options for an American wanting to bring his Thai girlfriend to the USA?

Eric **********

I’ll tell you one thing. It will not be easy. She needs strong ties to Thailand. Great job, home or business ownership. Previous foreign travel would help.

Good luck!

5 days ago

Should I visit a chiropractor or hospital for back pain in Thailand?

Eric **********

Get yourself a script for pain killers and a serious muscle relaxant… only thing that works for me.

6 days ago

What is the cheapest way to ship personal belongings to Thailand?

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@Michael ************

100%! I used them too. 3 pallets. No weight limit!

9 days ago

What visa options do I have for staying in Thailand with my fiancée and for her to visit the USA for my daughter's wedding?

Eric **********

Check out Visa Journey. I went through what you are describing. I found it very helpful.

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19 days ago

What is the cheapest way to transfer funds to a Thai bank account?

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@Ivan ***********

Agree. You are correct Fidelity has no fee.

19 days ago

What is the cheapest way to transfer funds to a Thai bank account?

Eric **********

@Jared ********

Just out of curiosity I did a Wise transfer and a wire from my Fidelity account. The difference was insignificant.

19 days ago

Can tourists stay in Thailand over 180 days and file a tax return?

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@Gert ******

Exactly. My tax return in the US last year was 162 pages!! Good luck making sense of that. I barely understand it.

23 days ago

Can tourists stay in Thailand over 180 days and file a tax return?

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@Gert ******

Not to mention how many languages? I find it hard to believe the Thai tax folks have the infrastructure to deal with the enormity of the situation.

24 days ago

What are the best methods to transfer money from the US to Thailand without losing too much on exchange rates?

Eric **********

If you have a cash account at a brokerage house like Schwab or Fidelity you can wire to your bank here for free. Rate it very close to Wise.

a month ago

Can I use Google Voice for 2-Factor Authentication while living in Thailand?

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@Eric ****

Yes I ported my number and have Google voice. Never use it. Just as a backup

a month ago

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a year ago

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