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Are UK government pensions assessable income in Thailand under the Dual Taxation Agreement?
21 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand, specifically at Bangkok Bank Jomtien branch?
72 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements for extending a DTV visa stamp in Thailand?
59 comments
a year ago

COMMENTS

Can DTV holders obtain a Thai driver's license without a work permit?
Pete *******
@Dany *******
 plenty of people are driving around on illegally obtained licenses. As clearly stated on the DLT website the 5 yr license is only available to Non Immigrant visa holders.
15 days ago
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Can DTV holders obtain a Thai driver's license without a work permit?
Pete *******
@Fra ****
 the 5 yr license is only available to long term residents. The requirement is listed on the DLT website.
15 days ago
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Can DTV holders obtain a Thai driver's license without a work permit?
Pete *******
@Dany *******
 nope. DTV holders do not qualify for the 5 yr license.
16 days ago
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Can I apply for the DTV Soft Power Visa if I have to leave Thailand for one month?
Pete *******
Thai immigration do not monitor attendance of soft power courses.
16 days ago
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Do I need to present supporting documents upon re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa from Vietnam?
Pete *******
Currently there are no standard checks on DTV holders entering the Kingdom.
16 days ago
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Can DTV holders obtain a Thai driver's license without a work permit?
Pete *******
DTV holders can get the temporary 2 year driving license at the DLT.
16 days ago
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Do I need a flight booked for DTV approval and what bank can I use for financial proof?
Pete *******
1) No

2) No
16 days ago
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Can I maintain my "O" visa by keeping 800,000 THB in my Thai bank account without touching it?
Pete *******
Immigration love applications like yours.
16 days ago
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Can I extend my retirement visa in Thailand using the 12 monthly payments method if I lack the 800,000 baht in my bank account?
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@Liam **********
 some offices will only accept embassy certified income for the monthly method.
16 days ago
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What is the easiest way for a British citizen in Bangkok to extend a DTV for another 180 days?
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@Anna ********
 nothing, that is by far the quickest, simplest and probably cheapest option.
16 days ago
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