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QUESTIONS

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
10 months ago

COMMENTS

Are there large visa scams currently operating for Thailand visas?
Pete *******
ED visas due to abuse by Chinese nationals and agent obtained DTV’s from neighbouring countries are being clamped down on currently.
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
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@Tim **********
 wrong, income is not a requirement, having 500k funds is the only financial hurdle for a DTV. Showing payslips may be asked for to prove employment but there is no other financial requirement other than the 500k.
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
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Anonymous participant 349 show me where income is a requirement to obtain the DTV?
20 days ago
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What visa should my 70-year-old dad apply for to stay long-term in Thailand?
Pete *******
Retirement all the way, the simplest visa to get.
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
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@Todd ********
 I’m thinking the OP is clueless....
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
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@Stéfan *******
 income is not a financial requirement to obtain the DTV.
20 days ago
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Can I use my Thai visa after a year of obtaining it without issues?
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You have 5 years to use the visa.
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
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Anonymous participant 500k baht is the requirement, show it and you can obtain the visa.
20 days ago
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Which visa agency can assist with a 90-day + 12-month extension for retirement, including opening a bank account for 40,000 THB or less?
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Why would you not just do it yourself?
20 days ago
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Will my unemployment affect my application for the Soft Power visa in Thailand if I show sufficient savings?
Pete *******
Of course they will ask you to meet the financial requirements. What are you thinking?
20 days ago
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12 days ago
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21 days ago
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180 comments
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198 comments
a month ago
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57 comments
a month ago
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136 comments
2 months ago
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63 comments
2 months ago
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306 comments
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85 comments
2 months ago
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178 comments
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14 comments
2 months ago
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74 comments
2 months ago
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133 comments
2 months ago
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
2 months ago
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
66 comments
3 months ago
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
44 comments
3 months ago
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
48 comments
4 months ago
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
137 comments
4 months ago
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
428 comments
4 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
51 comments
4 months ago
How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?
197 comments
5 months ago
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125 comments
6 months ago
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273 comments
7 months ago
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223 comments
7 months ago
Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?
72 comments
7 months ago
How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?
132 comments
7 months ago
Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?
155 comments
8 months ago
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109 comments
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224 comments
8 months ago
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71 comments
8 months ago
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57 comments
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106 comments
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What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
146 comments
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86 comments
9 months ago
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19 comments
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270 comments
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60 comments
10 months ago
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101 comments
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64 comments
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46 comments
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60 comments
10 months ago
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153 comments
a year ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
a year ago
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503 comments
a year ago
What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?
193 comments
a year ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 comments
a year ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
48 comments
a year ago
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
79 comments
a year ago
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7 comments
a month ago
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9 comments
a month ago
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21 comments
a month ago
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