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What documents do I need from the bank to transition my visa from retirement to marriage in Thailand?
25 comments
4 years ago
How can I book an appointment at the Chiang Mai Immigration office?
0 comments
4 years ago

COMMENTS

Can I enter Thailand again on visa-exempt status after multiple entries and extensions?
Paul *******
Depending how many times you come to Thailand, at some stage Immigration will pull you up because they believe that you are no longer a tourist and will want you to have a visa appropriate to your reason for staying long term in Thailand.
2 years ago
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What are the best visa options for a 60-year-old Aussie moving to Thailand with a Thai wife?
Paul *******
Retirement visa is good with few hassles. Marriage visa requires less finances but has more hassles.
2 years ago
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How do expats in Thailand manage fluctuating exchange rates for their budgets?
Paul *******
Not sure what you are asking. My budget has been about 50,000 thb per month.
2 years ago
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What are the options for legally riding rental scooters in Thailand as an expat with a B-category driver's license?
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@Sergiusz **********
 Honda Safety Riding Park in Chiang Mai, You can do this here very easy.
2 years ago
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What are the options for legally riding rental scooters in Thailand as an expat with a B-category driver's license?
Paul *******
I suggest that you simply get a Thai bike licence.
2 years ago
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What are the best options for transferring AUD to THB, besides Wise?
Paul *******
I use Wise. Check to see if your Australian bank has a daily transfer limit. My ANZ has a daily transfer limit of $10,000
2 years ago
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Do I need to involve my landlord in updating my TM30 after returning to the same address in Thailand?
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@Jeremy *******
 That is not what Chiang Mai Immigration told me when I returned to my previous address after a holiday in Australia. And that was official advice.
2 years ago
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Do I need a TM30 and a medical for my retirement visa in Thailand?
Paul *******
You will not be renewing your visa. Y&ou will be appling for an extension of stay.
2 years ago
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Will my retirement visa be canceled if I return to Thailand with only 1-2 weeks left on it?
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@Sarick *********
 For the past 4 years i have received mine the same day that i requested, Both the letter and the 12 months of statements.
2 years ago
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Will my retirement visa be canceled if I return to Thailand with only 1-2 weeks left on it?
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Bangkok Bank produces the letter and 12 months statements for me same day, while I wait. Maybe 30 minutes wait.
2 years ago
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