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Do I need to file a TM30 for a 60-day tourist visa upon entering Thailand?

Ekkehard *******

Several years ago, I tried to do it at the local police station without any result. They had no idea what I wanted and what they should do. This was at an adjacent Amphoe to Buri Ram city.

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Is the Thailand border open and do I need a visa as a Filipino citizen?

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15 nights quarantine in a hotel on your expenses since March 2020 in Thailand

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Are International Driver Licenses accepted in Thailand and for how long?

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The Internationaler Führerschein is only valid in connection with the national driving license. It has always a biometric pass photo of the driver inside.

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Are International Driver Licenses accepted in Thailand and for how long?

Ekkehard *******

Of course there are, e.g. in Germany the Internationaler Führerschein, which translates to International Driving License. Nothing bogus here.

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Are International Driver Licenses accepted in Thailand and for how long?

Ekkehard *******

National driving licenses are not necessarily accepted in other countries. It depends on country of origin and on the foreign country where the national license is used.

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Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand if my passport is expiring soon?

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@Lyndon ***********

Of course, the Embassy of your home country will issue a replacement passport after your requesting one.

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What are the current quarantine rules for tourists arriving in Thailand with a 40-day tourist visa?

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@Sirinat *******

30 + 15 = 45, so 45 days

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How difficult is it to obtain a Thai driver's license for expats?

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@Garrett **********

The translation of the national drivers license is called International Drivers License. You get it at the Vehicle Registration Office (bringing your passport photo). In Germany.

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When do you need to show 800,000 THB in a bank account for an OA visa in Thailand?

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@George ************

The O stands for "Other", yes, but the A stands for "Annum", which means "year". The Non-O A is valid for 1 year at entry.

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What does the term 'farang' mean and how is it perceived by different ethnicities in Thailand?

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Why not? Her language is called Khmer.

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