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QUESTIONS

Should I use Wise for transferring funds to Thailand or direct transfers from Schwab?
18 comments
7 months ago
Can I transfer 800,000 baht into my Thai bank account in installments for my retirement visa?
21 comments
a year ago
Is it safe to use a visa agent for obtaining a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
100 comments
a year ago
Can Americans with a Charles Schwab account transfer money directly to a Thai bank without using a service like Wise?
11 comments
a year ago
Can I buy food at Taipei airport without exchanging money during a layover from the US?
13 comments
a year ago
Should I start working with a visa agent in October or wait until I relocate to Chiang Mai?
87 comments
a year ago
Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
8 comments
2 years ago

COMMENTS

Can I use a SIM card in a locked iPhone 13 while living in Chiang Mai?
Brian ********
If your phone is paid off, T-Mobile will unlock it for you. If it isn't yet, just pay it off and they'll do it right there.
a year ago
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Is a one-day overstay in Thailand a significant issue?
Brian ********
Sorry all, I was mistaken about the retirement visa. I'll adjust the pist accordingly.
a year ago
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Is a one-day overstay in Thailand a significant issue?
Brian ********
Any overstay could get you banned if they want to push it, and as was mentioned above the elite visas require a zero history of overstays. Not sure about others. Just don't do it.
a year ago
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What are my options for maintaining my retirement visa with 800k in the bank and monthly transfers?
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@John *********
 yes.
a year ago
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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa and the two-month bank fund seasoning rule in Thailand?
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@Todd ********
 this is why I'm using one. The money they charge, to me, isn't a waste but insurance all goes smoothly.
2 years ago
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Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
Brian ********
Thanks again! I'm still thinking getting an O here for the 90 days may be easier as well as giving the bank something to show I'm sticking around for a while.
2 years ago
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Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Tod ********
 thanks for the info and quick reply!
2 years ago
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Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Tod ********
 I may go that way, then. It could be easier I think to set it up here and just transfer the money once I get there.
2 years ago
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Can I use US bank and income statements as proof of funds for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Tod ********
 so I can get a bank account without an extended visa?
2 years ago
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12 days ago
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14 days ago
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18 days ago
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a month ago
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155 comments
a month ago
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a month ago
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224 comments
a month ago
What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
71 comments
a month ago
What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?
71 comments
2 months ago
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
57 comments
2 months ago
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106 comments
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What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
146 comments
2 months ago
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86 comments
2 months ago
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31 comments
3 months ago
What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?
19 comments
3 months ago
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
270 comments
3 months ago
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18 comments
3 months ago
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60 comments
4 months ago
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101 comments
4 months ago
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64 comments
4 months ago
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46 comments
4 months ago
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104 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
60 comments
4 months ago
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
153 comments
4 months ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
4 months ago
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134 comments
4 months ago
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503 comments
4 months ago
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193 comments
4 months ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 comments
4 months ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
48 comments
4 months ago
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
79 comments
4 months ago
Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?
73 comments
6 months ago
What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?
4 comments
6 months ago
Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?
164 comments
6 months ago
Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?
267 comments
7 months ago
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
38 comments
7 months ago
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
28 comments
7 months ago
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
7 months ago
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
33 comments
7 months ago
Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?
105 comments
7 months ago
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
93 comments
7 months ago
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175 comments
8 months ago
What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?
1 comments
8 months ago
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230 comments
8 months ago
What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?
55 comments
9 months ago
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
31 comments
a year ago
How can I share my Thai visa experiences and get advice from the community?
3 comments
a year ago
Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?
191 comments
a year ago
What are the challenges of teaching English in Thailand as a foreigner?
309 comments
a year ago
Is Thailand really as heavenly as some expats claim, or are there hidden challenges?
221 comments
a year ago
Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?
32 comments
a year ago
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