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What are the options for extending a retirement visa in Thailand given a complicated financial situation?

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3 years ago

How many months of bank statements are required for extending a retirement visa with 800,000 Baht in Thailand?

19 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if I received a 90-day report notification before the due date after my re-entry into Thailand on a retirement visa?

6 comments

3 years ago

What are the steps my wife should take to avoid issues with her visa status in Thailand after changing her ED visa to a retirement visa?

5 comments

3 years ago

Do I need a TM6 departure card for a re-entry permit in Thailand if I lost the original?

13 comments

3 years ago

Do I need a bank certificate when applying for a retirement visa extension using international transfers in Thailand?

2 comments

a year ago

What documentation do I need to extend my retirement visa and my wife's dependent visa in Thailand if I live in a company-owned house?

14 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if I receive a notification for an early 90-day report while on a retirement visa in Thailand?

9 comments

3 years ago

Does my girlfriend need to book a departure ticket or is a hotel reservation enough for entering Thailand on an extension?

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7 years ago

COMMENTS

What challenges do expats face when bringing their Thai girlfriends back to the USA?

Martin **********

@Lincoln ******

Mine is 30 years younger. I not brought her home, but out of her country, Philippines. We live in Thailand. We knew each other 6 years, before making that decision. It is not about age, but mentality.

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Are the 500 baht and 1000 baht notes I received valid in Thailand?

Martin **********

Good advice*

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What are the current requirements for TM30 reporting upon re-entering Thailand?

Martin **********

Yes, I will register, as I am my landlord.

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Is Khao Lak a good alternative to Rawai for expats considering a move due to changes in Phuket?

Martin **********

I know Phuket since 1990. Crying your eyes out now. Is better even in Pattaya now.yoy can find nice places outside the city. Even if the city is expanding, there is still greenery closer then you think. Only beaches are

Horrible

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Are property prices in Thailand going down like in China, the USA, and Europe?

Martin **********

@Brandon ***********

New condos are getting smaller and smaller... if you buy à good older condo, you will not loose on resale, expecially, with seaview. Meanwhile you rent out without paying ridiculous taxes, like in Europe.

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Have the retirement visa rules in Thailand changed recently?

Martin **********

You need contract for 12 months, a year extension. Your contract must not been made so long.

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Have the retirement visa rules in Thailand changed recently?

Martin **********

They asked me this for 2 years now, in Jomtien. But I have parts in company

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What are the current procedures for re-entry permits and immigration clearance at Thai airports?

Martin **********

Problem is mostly another visit to Immigration. One and a half hour line, last time.

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What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?

Martin **********

You can, if you can prove income.

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What are the rules for TM30 registration when traveling within Thailand or abroad?

Martin **********

@Ilse *********

In Jomtien, they told us, not necessary,big returning to registered address, other place or abroad. My wife came back, did also her 90days, on line, no problem.

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18 comments

4 days ago

Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?

91 comments

a month ago

What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?

153 comments

2 months ago

How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?

40 comments

2 months ago

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50 comments

2 months ago

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96 comments

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180 comments

2 months ago

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198 comments

2 months ago

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57 comments

3 months ago

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136 comments

3 months ago

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63 comments

3 months ago

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306 comments

3 months ago

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85 comments

3 months ago

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14 comments

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74 comments

4 months ago

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133 comments

4 months ago

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53 comments

4 months ago

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66 comments

4 months ago

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44 comments

5 months ago

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48 comments

5 months ago

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137 comments

5 months ago

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428 comments

5 months ago

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51 comments

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197 comments

7 months ago

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125 comments

7 months ago

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273 comments

8 months ago

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223 comments

8 months ago

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72 comments

8 months ago

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132 comments

9 months ago

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155 comments

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109 comments

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224 comments

9 months ago

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71 comments

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57 comments

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106 comments

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146 comments

9 months ago

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86 comments

10 months ago

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19 comments

a year ago

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270 comments

a year ago

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18 comments

a year ago

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60 comments

a year ago

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101 comments

a year ago

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64 comments

a year ago

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46 comments

a year ago

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60 comments

a year ago

What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?

153 comments

a year ago

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5 comments

a year ago

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503 comments

a year ago

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193 comments

a year ago

What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?

178 comments

a year ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

48 comments

a year ago

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7 comments

a month ago

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9 comments

a month ago

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21 comments

a month ago

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