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Can Expats with a Retirement Visa Use the Thai Immigration Line at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

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7 years ago

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Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

Stephen *******

It's an O-A. You get stamped in for 1 year every time you enter during the visa validity, even on the last day. The border bounce in Feb is the right thing to do.

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Do I need a re-entry permit for my Non-OA visa while returning to Thailand before my health insurance restarts?

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@Graham *******

Or do a border bounce to get the second year before the visa expiry date with extended insurance. It doesn't need to be your Australia trip. But with the the extended stamped date you'd need a re-entry permit.

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Do I need a re-entry permit for my Non-OA visa while returning to Thailand before my health insurance restarts?

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It's not the stamped in date you need to return by, it's the visa expiry date. It's probably a lot earlier than the 31st of March!

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Why do some expats wear masks in Thailand despite mixed opinions on their effectiveness?

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@John **********

Then why quote as though you are an authority who has reliable sources of information? As soon as someone says "do the research" you know they're wankers. Haha

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Does a Thai bank charge fees for Wise transfers and what fees are associated with opening a Thai bank account?

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There's a few small fees here and there. Sometimes 20 baht and maybe a few hundred baht annually for the card. No fee for deposits in baht through Wise in my KBank account. Well worth the fees avoided for ATM withdrawals.

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Why do some expats wear masks in Thailand despite mixed opinions on their effectiveness?

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@John **********

Please cite the studies from reputable journals. I'd love to read them.

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What are the procedures for senior travelers arriving in Thailand on a Tourist Visa, and how can one obtain visa extensions?

Stephen *******

No, you can stay as a group. Like arriving with a Thai National. You both use the Thai lane.

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What should I do if a new housing development wants to put a water pipeline under my access road in Thailand?

Stephen *******

Do they have easements in Thailand. In Australia you normally have to pay for one and have it put on the title.

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Can I use my pension income to qualify for a retirement visa in Thailand without having to deposit funds into a Thai bank account?

Stephen *******

Get an O-X from Sydney (only) and the junk insurance with a 50% deductible. No need for any money in Thailand. Cheapest way available.

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How difficult is it for a Canadian to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand?

Stephen *******

If you can get an IDP with motorcycle endorsement you skip nearly all the tests.

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