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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

4 years ago

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

0 comments

4 years ago

COMMENTS

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

Paul *******

@Ian *********

There is no 7 day exension in Thaiiland. However, if you apply for a 30 day extension and itt is denied by Immigration, then you get a stamp in your passport advising that you must leave Thailand within 7 days - but it is not an extension of any description..

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

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@Troy **********

There are no legal limits on visas. As long as you apply for a visa that is appropriate to your reason for staying inThailand, no problem.

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

Paul *******

Get a visa and you will not have a problem.

a month ago

What are the best resources and options for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand for expats?

Paul *******

Easy to do ourself. If you are over 50 years of age, apply for a Retirement Visa form Thai Embassy in Canada.

a month ago

How will the new rules affect my METV and can I still do a same-day border run to Malaysia?

Paul *******

There are no new rules. Just more ridged enforcement of existing rules about Visa Exempt Entry.

a month ago

What are the challenges of updating UK pensions and addresses while moving to Thailand?

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@Michael *******

Why? I use my Thai address and have never had a problem.

a month ago

Will frequent short stays in Thailand raise immigration concerns?

Paul *******

It will always depend on the Immigration officer. If you want to be sure, obtain a visa appropriate to your reason for stay.

a month ago

Do I need to be married to obtain a visa for living in Thailand with my partner and child?

Paul *******

I recommend that a Retirement Visa is the best for you and that you should obtain it from the Thai Embassy/consulate in your country prior to coming to Thailand. I say that because if you come to Thailand on a Visa Exempt stamp or tourist visa, then you will be unable to open a bank account in Thailand and a Thai bank is required to obtain such a visa while in Thailand.

2 months ago

Can I obtain a Thai driver's license during a 10-day stay with a visa exemption?

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@Raymond ********

WTF. There are no valid "International Drivers Licence". He already has an international drivers permit.

2 months ago

Which city is better for expats with elderly family members: Chiang Mai or the suburbs of Bangkok?

Paul *******

I am 78 years old and have lived in Chiang Mai for over ten years. I chose Chiang Mai because I have a number of serious medical conditions and because the medical (GP, specialists and hospitals) support here is excellent and, in my view, affordable. As an example I can usually obtain walk in appointmets to my heart and diabetes specialists in excellent private hospitals about 1,000 thb, which is cheaper than seeing a GP in my country. The smokey season has not been a problem for my family. Last year was a good year with not much problem and the Thai Government has promised to fix the smoke pollution problem. We do however, have an air filter machine for each of our bedrooms and another for the lounge/living area.

2 months ago