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Is it necessary to stay overnight in Cambodia when doing a border bounce from Thailand?

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I live permanently in Thailand now, but only a few years ago pre covid I flew Air Asia from Hua Hin direct to KL and returned back the same day on the same plane, no problems, but the flight has never been available since Covid.

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What is the current exchange rate for the UK Pound in Thailand?

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Changes every 10 minutes on the Internet, have a look yourself.

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What are the typical costs associated with hiring an agent for a retirement visa in Thailand?

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There is no set price for anything in Thailand concerning an agent, I doubt there would be anywhere.

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Can Thai passport holders visit friends in the UK?

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Cheaper and much quicker to get on a rubber boat at Calais, it's free travel, free hotel, free food and you don't need any health insurance once you arrive that's free as well.

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Is it possible to re-enter Thailand under the visa exemption rule after a trip to Malaysia?

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I have flown to KL and back to Thailand the same day, no problems.

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How much can I expect to pay for electricity and water in a small condo in Thailand, particularly when using air conditioning?

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@Darren *********

It depends how much aircon you use and wether you pay government rates or Condo management rates, 5000 baht would be the Condo Management, government rate more like 1500 to 2000 baht.

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Is it worth getting an agent to manage my Thai visa requirements if I have 800,000 Baht but don't want to tie it up in a bank?

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Bangkok Bank is the only international Bank and seems to be preferred by Immigration, at least where I live but might be different elsewhere, nothing is consistent here, it costs to use an agent but very convenient if you don't want to tie up the

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Is a medical certificate required to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand, and can I apply for a Thai motorcycle license online?

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Don't pay anymore money, it's a scam !

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Do DTV visa holders have to pay taxes in Thailand?

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@Michael ******

I take my Thai solicitor, and my agents advice. We import only small private pensions and standard government pensions from the UK, thanks for you reply.

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Do DTV visa holders have to pay taxes in Thailand?

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I have been advised by a Thai solicitor to do nothing until legislation is passed into law, I and my wife, are both retired and on O visa and import pensions money only from the UK.

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