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What are the requirements for switching from an 800,000 THB retirement visa to a 65,000 THB monthly income visa in Thailand?
8 comments
a year ago
What happens if I accidentally drop below the 400,000 baht balance needed for a retirement visa in Thailand?
71 comments
3 years ago

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Is it a good idea to drive from Bangkok to Phuket in December-January?
Tom ***********
Driving bangkok to Phuket is dangerous, tiring and boring. Don't waste your time.
a month ago
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Do I need to report to immigration if I travel to another province while on a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Michael ******
 you are correct. It doesn't have my nationality. I use the Phuket immigration office. I have never filed a TM30.
a month ago
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Do I need to report to immigration if I travel to another province while on a retirement visa in Thailand?
Tom ***********
I give my Thai driving license foor identification upon hotel check-in. Has never failed to be accepted.
a month ago
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What are the best health insurance options for retirees in Thailand, especially for those over 65?
Tom ***********
When one door closes another opens, often to a better place.
a year ago
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Why do electrical appliances in Thailand frequently display energy efficiency stickers?
Tom ***********
In Thailand I have seen many of these stickers. Every one of them has had the 5 star rating. Suspect rating system?
2 years ago
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What are the requirements for maintaining a retirement extension visa in Thailand concerning bank balance and timing?
Tom ***********
Well said.
2 years ago
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What happens if I accidentally drop below the 400,000 baht balance needed for a retirement visa in Thailand?
Tom ***********
@George ************
 yes. You describe a very reasonable course of action.
3 years ago
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What happens if I accidentally drop below the 400,000 baht balance needed for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Alan ******
 CW stands for immigration office or something else?
3 years ago
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What happens if I accidentally drop below the 400,000 baht balance needed for a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Dave *********
 interesting. Thank you.
3 years ago
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