Paul ******

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QUESTIONS

What documents do I need from the bank to transition my visa from retirement to marriage in Thailand?

25 comments

3 years ago

How can I book an appointment at the Chiang Mai Immigration office?

0 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

Is my Thai wife entitled to a widow's pension in Australia if I pass away?

Paul *******

@Matthew ******

The partner might be a veteran and the surviving spouse may get nothing. The sytem is pretty complicated. It depends on the status of the veteran. eg if the veteran is Gold Card TPI or EDA, the surviving partner would automaticallky receive a War Widow(er) pension fron DVA refardless of the cause of the veterans death, If the veteran dies and his cause of death can be related to service or cause of death is a DVA accepted condition then the partner will also get the War Widows pension. If the veteran is GoldCard (but not TPI/EDA) or White Card or no card and the cause of death is unrelated to service then partner is entitled to nothing.

15 days ago

What documents do I need to obtain a car and motorbike driver's license in Thailand with a retirement visa?

Paul *******

You national licence (you do not have an international licence - it is an international drivers permit (IDP) which is not a licence at all. And you need a medical certificate.

19 days ago

What documents do I need to open a bank account in Udon Thani as a foreigner on my wife's Blue Book TR14?

Paul *******

@David *******

May well need money to deposit.

a month ago

Do Australians need to visit immigration at Bangkok airport for a 60-day visa exemption?

Paul *******

@Brook *******

You may also be asked for proof of your accommodation. Also it is not a 60 day visa or a visa of any kind. It is a 60 day Visa Exempt stamp that Immigration put in your passport.

a month ago

What are the rules for using an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand, particularly regarding the 90-day validity?

Paul *******

You are correct. However your national licence, supported by an IDP is only valid for the 90 days while you are a tourist in Thailand. Once you have a long term visa of 90 days or longer or are on an extension of stay, then you are no longer a tourist and are required to have a valid Thai licence.

a month ago

Can you enter Thailand as a tourist multiple times in one year?

Paul *******

Yes. Until an Immigration pfficer decides that yiou have spent too mich time in the country and are no longer a tourist and denys you entry,

2 months ago

Is the 180-day visa and frequent flights in and out the best option for a 2-3 year stay in Thailand?

Paul *******

Are you over 50 years?

2 months ago

What are the updates on 90-day reporting procedures in Thailand?

Paul *******

The 7 days is after.

2 months ago

What are the updates on 90-day reporting procedures in Thailand?

Paul *******

Can report 14 days before or 7 days after the due date.

2 months ago

What is the best route for an American in Chiang Mai on a 60-day visa looking to stay long-term?

Paul *******

Firstly, you do not have a visa of any description. You have a "visa exempt" stamp in your passport which is not a visa. It sounds like you have entered Thailand many times using this method and want to stay lonmg term in the country. The visa exempt entry is intended for tourists and not for long term stay. At some point soon Immigration will deny you entry into Thailand. You need to get a long term visa from outside of Thailand related to the reason for your stay in the country.

2 months ago