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Can expats open a Thai bank account on a tourist visa while buying property?

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@Shaughn **********

The first line says "Not a Tourist Visa".

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What are my options for bringing my bulky music system to Thailand with a retirement visa renewal?

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If it runs on electric keep in mind the electric requirements may be different than Thailand and may not work without expensive conversion.

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What is the fastest turnaround time for obtaining a tourist visa to Thailand online from the USA?

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I have never waited more than 48 hours at NY embassy. Usually less than 8 hours and last time got approved and received on a Sunday

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How can I extend my stay in Thailand beyond the initial 30 days without risking rejection?

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Just get a visa for the 45 days in your home country before you leave.

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Can a 15-year-old carry $9999.99 in cash from Canada to Thailand without declaring it?

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I would not take a chance even if it was/is legal. All you need to happen is to get pulled out of line and get accused of being a money laundering kingpin or just having it seized under some BS premis. Are you going to fight to get your money back on foreign soil? Good luck with that. But that's just me.

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What is the cost of obtaining a driver's license in Thailand after preparing necessary documents?

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I just paid 205 baht for mine (car only) a few months ago in Krabi.

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What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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I had all that and have been continually refused due to having a METV. I am trying to avoid having to get insurance and a police background report to file for my retirement visa in the US. It's going to be cheaper and easier to use an agent.

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What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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Immigration in Phuket and I am sure others will give you a letter if you have a TM30 copy from a hotel if you are staying one day. That solves that issue fast.

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What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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It should be with the right visa. Tourist visa is a dead stop but otherwise any other visa and residence certificate and passport should work. I have been to over 20 branches of banks in Bangkok and Phuket. Most told me I would be OK with any other visa other that tourist visa.

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What is the easiest way for expats to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Matteo *****************

That doesn't work anymore

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