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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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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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Can re-entry be problematic for a non O-A visa holder who does not have health insurance?

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But he needs a re-entry permit before he leaves.

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Which banks do expats in Thailand prefer for opening an account?

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@Teik ***********

App

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What options does my mother-in-law have for traveling to Thailand with an expired passport and no Thai ID?

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@Angelique ****************

Yes, but she can renew in Thailand very quickly. They only take a week, I think and rush job next day.

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What options does my mother-in-law have for traveling to Thailand with an expired passport and no Thai ID?

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She can travel directly to Thailand on an expired passport. Countries can't refuse permission for citizens to enter.A valid passport gets you into OTHER countries.

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a month ago

What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?

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