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What are the requirements and options for obtaining a non-B visa and work permit for a Cambodian housekeeper in Pattaya?
4 comments
3 years ago
Where do I get the queue numbers for the 90-day report at Jomtien Immigration?
5 comments
3 years ago
How can I get a taxi from Pattaya to Ban Laem Border checkpoint at a reasonable rate?
19 comments
a year ago
Does the UK embassy or consulate provide an affiliate letter to certify a 65k pension for a Thai Non-O extension?
1 comments
a month ago

COMMENTS

Do you need a return flight ticket when flying from Bali to Bangkok, and is an exit bus ticket sufficient?
Carsten ************
If you book an onward ticket, you are on the safe side and it's with about 10$ even cheaper than a bus ticket. Here you go:
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a year ago
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Is there a new two-night stay requirement for border runs from Thailand to Laos?
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@Brook *******
 doesn't work about 90%
a year ago
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What should expats do about the recent data breach affecting American and Canadian citizens in Thailand?
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@Charles *******
 forgive him, he's American
a year ago
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Can you open a bank account in Bangkok with a residence certificate?
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@Graham ******
 nope, Banks want to see a certificate of residence. Maybe not all, but all I have dealt with.
a year ago
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Can I really obtain a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand without opening a local bank account?
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@Brandon ***********
 ... for the extension. Here it's not about the extension. Maybe I missed something...
a year ago
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Can I really obtain a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand without opening a local bank account?
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@Brandon ***********
 Initial non o from an agent in Thailand w/o leaving the country costs xy Baht. A bank account costs +/- 5k extra. That's probably here the case.
a year ago
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Can I really obtain a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand without opening a local bank account?
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@Brandon ***********
 I believe, here it's about the initial non o only. The account is needed for the extension and is of course not included in the non o fee/bribe.
a year ago
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Is the process of obtaining a driving license different for Thai citizens compared to expats in Thailand?
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@Marty ********
 If Pattaya, that's for Thai only.
a year ago
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Is the process of obtaining a driving license different for Thai citizens compared to expats in Thailand?
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@Brandon ***********
 Appointment for farang only in person, not through the app, at least in Pattaya.
a year ago
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Will my tax-free pension from Australia be taxed in Thailand if I live there for more than 179 days?
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@Peter *******
 some details are clear as mud, but there are some facts we don't need to argue about anymore.
a year ago
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113 comments
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40 comments
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153 comments
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50 comments
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96 comments
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180 comments
8 months ago
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198 comments
8 months ago
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408 comments
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57 comments
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136 comments
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63 comments
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306 comments
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178 comments
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133 comments
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53 comments
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66 comments
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44 comments
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48 comments
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137 comments
10 months ago
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428 comments
10 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
51 comments
a year ago
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7 comments
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