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What advice can you give for driving a car from Italy to Thailand, including customs and import regulations?

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@Michael ***

You can also buy Toyota cars in Germany.

2 years ago

How can I obtain an address certificate in Bangkok with a tourist visa?

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@Richard ********

Even if married, you never will be listed in blue house book (called "tabian baan" by the way ทะเบียนบ้าน). Instead you will be listed in the yellow house book only.

2 years ago

What steps can I take to recover my investment from a duplicitous Thai business partner?

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@Kees *********

"your money" is correct here

2 years ago

Can my family with US passports use the fast lane with my Thai passport at BKK?

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@Joe ******

I can confirm this, I entered Thailand December last year.

2 years ago

What should I do if my Thai visa application was denied because I'm a UK citizen living in Canada?

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@Daniel **********

The permit of stay based on visa exemption can only extended ONCE. The Covid extensions are no longer possible.

3 years ago

Can you open a bank account in Thailand on a visa exemption without additional requirements?

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@Isaac ****

For example, he can send money to the Bangkok Bank account from abroad and use his ATM card to withdraw money while being back in Thailand.

3 years ago

Is it easier to apply for a retirement visa in the UK or Thailand?

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@Paul *******

It is 2 months before and 3 months after instead.

3 years ago

How can I qualify for a NON-O visa in Thailand without proving I make 40,000 baht a month?

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@Steve ******

The permit of stay for 30 days visa exemption can only be extended ONCE for another 30 days (not 60 days).

3 years ago

Can I conduct a 'border run' without entering a neighboring country and avoid needing a visa?

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@Frank-Steven **********

On 4 January this year, I was at the Mae Sai--Tachilek border. It was completely closed at that day. I don't know if the border is now open again...

3 years ago

How much money should I leave in my Thai bank account to keep it open when moving back to the US?

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@Frankie *******

I use AIS One-2-Call prepaid with roaming for years already without problems.

3 years ago

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