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What do I need to do about TM30 if I'm staying at my girlfriend's place on a 60-day visa in Thailand?

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no need for him to have a copy of the tm30 on him, until he goes back to immigration, but it's his landlord who is responsible to ensure that they have done it even if its his girlfriend who owns the property or it's down to the owner

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Are there any exceptions to the 180-day stay limit for tourists in Thailand?

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You are getting confused with the new rules for the tax residency ie if you have stayed in the country for 180 days you will be required to pay the government some taxes 😉 🙄 😀 🤣

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Do I need a return ticket to enter Thailand if I'm unsure of my stay duration?

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Buy a low cost bus ticket to Cambodia from Thailand its not going to cost you a lot of money but you will be covered 😉

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Are travelers from the 94 visa-exempt countries allowed to enter Thailand with a return ticket exceeding 60 days but within 90 days?

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Buy a bus ticket to Cambodia on line or plane ticket to Cambodia and then you can show it to the immigration if they ask you, then you can cancel the tickets

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Will my monthly deposit method for the 800,000฿ requirement work for my Non-O visa extension?

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You will have to take the paperwork ie your bank statement for the year and show them to the immigration department and they will decide on the information you have given them they will say yes or No, so don't torch the money in your account until you have shown them

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What are the experiences of expats bringing their Thai partners to other countries via fiancé or marriage visas?

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For a safe journey you will need to be married for a few years, with a good history being together,

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Do I need to show 400,000 BHT every 90 days after obtaining a one-year family visa in Thailand?

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My advice is to leave the

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0 thb in the bank account and forget about it until the next appointment next year for the marriage visa application again

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Can I obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) while in Thailand with my home country motorcycle license?

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Also your IDP will last for 3 months in Thailand, not a year as in the EU

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How can I submit an invitation letter without a tenancy agreement from my Thai friend?

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Book a hotel for the night then you can go stay with your friends

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Is it true that verification of funds for a Thai marriage visa only matters two months prior to application?

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The best way to solve this problem is to put the

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0 in a separate bank account and just forget it so that you don't have any problems with the thai immigration

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