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What are the upcoming immigration office closures in Thailand for August 2024?

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a year ago

How can I check the feedback for my declined posts on Facebook?

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2 years ago

What are the new visa appointment procedures at RTCG Savannakhet for expats?

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2 years ago

What are the immigration office closures in June 2024 in Thailand?

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2 years ago

What should expats know about Thailand's immigration office closures in May 2024?

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2 years ago

What are the updates regarding the Thai eVisa system for applicants in Australia?

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2 years ago

What are the closure dates for immigration offices in Thailand in October 2023?

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2 years ago

How can I make online appointments for immigration offices in Bangkok given the current link issues?

5 comments

2 years ago

What do members need to know about the upcoming TM30 system renewal and re-registration?

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2 years ago

What are the immigration office closures in Thailand during July and August 2023?

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2 years ago

What are the online services and links available for Thailand's immigration offices as of September 2023?

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2 years ago

What should expats know about immigration office closures in May 2023 in Thailand?

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3 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-O visa 3-7 days before my current visa expires?

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3 years ago

What are the immigration office closures in Thailand for December 2022 and January 2023?

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3 years ago

What are the requirements to apply for a Thai visa at different consulates in Southeast Asia?

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3 years ago

What are the dates for immigration office closures in Thailand in October 2022?

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3 years ago

Why should discussions about visa procedures remain in the group?

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3 years ago

What should I do if the Section 38 (TM30) System is unavailable?

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3 years ago

Which immigration offices will be closed in Thailand in August 2022?

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3 years ago

What are the website links for Thai embassies and consulates in neighboring countries?

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4 years ago

Can I extend my Visa Exempt stay in Thailand by applying for a Covid extension?

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4 years ago

What is the opening calendar for Bangkok Immigration in October?

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4 years ago

Can I apply for a re-entry permit on Saturdays in Bangkok?

8 comments

4 years ago

How can I successfully complete the online 90-day reporting for my TM47 in Thailand?

4 comments

5 years ago

What are the details of the Muang Thong Thani Immigration office in Bangkok?

2 comments

5 years ago

What Services Are Available at Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office?

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6 years ago

What are the Latest Travel Guidelines from CAAT Thailand Regarding COVID-19?

2 comments

6 years ago

What Resources Should I Check for the Latest Updates on Entering Thailand?

6 comments

6 years ago

What Are the Official Holidays of Thai Embassies in 2020?

2 comments

6 years ago

Can a Friend Use an Affidavit for 800K THB Balance for Visa Extension in Thailand?

2 comments

6 years ago

How Do I Register TM6 Online and Print It Before Flying?

1 comments

6 years ago

What is the new email address for the Thai consulate in Kota Bharu as of October 2019?

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6 years ago

What procedures need to be followed for a foreigner’s visa matters after their death in Thailand?

3 comments

6 years ago

Why do some topics get repeated in this group?

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6 years ago

Is the Penang consulate closed on the 30th or just the 29th?

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6 years ago

Do you need to show a TM30 receipt for a 30-day extension at Suratthani Immigration Office for a Tourist Visa or visa-exempt entry?

0 comments

7 years ago

What are the work permit validity requirements for a multiple entry Non-B visa in Penang?

0 comments

7 years ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a Non-B multiple entry 1-year visa in Kota Bharu and Penang regarding company shareholding?

0 comments

7 years ago

Can someone obtain a single re-entry permit at the Chong Mek-Pakse border when departing Thailand?

0 comments

7 years ago

What are the official holidays for Thai embassies and consulates in 2019 across Southeast Asia?

0 comments

7 years ago

What is the required letter for a Non-B visa application at the Thai Embassy in Singapore?

5 comments

7 years ago

What additional documents are needed for an extension of stay from visa exempt entry in Chumphon?

4 comments

7 years ago

Why do some Facebook posts not show comments in my timeline or group timeline?

11 comments

7 years ago

What is the application fee for a Non-B multiple-entry visa in Penang or Kota Bharu?

25 comments

8 years ago

What is the current situation at the Penang Consulate for visa applications following the new rules applied in May?

2 comments

8 years ago

What is the dress code for visa applicants at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Penang?

9 comments

8 years ago

What are the key points to consider about the Thailand immigration checkpoints map?

9 comments

8 years ago

Do I need to go to the immigration office myself to correct the 'admit until' stamp date on my passport in Thailand?

0 comments

8 years ago

What are the official holiday calendars for Thai consulates in Malaysia?

0 comments

8 years ago

What are the main differences between the Non-Immigrant O (Pensioner) and Non-Immigrant O-A (Longstay) visas in Thailand?

29 comments

8 years ago

What options does my friend have for extending his Non-O visa in Thailand after his extension period has expired?

6 comments

8 years ago

What should I know about long passport control lines at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

6 comments

8 years ago

How will the royal cremation in Bangkok affect transportation and government office closures?

4 comments

8 years ago

Can a person with a Non-O visa convert a foreign driver's license to a Thai driver's license if the licenses are from different countries?

11 comments

8 years ago

What are the requirements for a foreigner with a Non-O visa to obtain a work permit in Thailand, and how should they handle their existing work permit when changing employers?

8 comments

8 years ago

What are the recent experiences at the BanLam immigration checkpoint for travelers entering Thailand?

0 comments

8 years ago

Can I perform a border bounce by flying to Malaysia without an immigration stamp and return to Thailand on the same day?

11 comments

8 years ago

What is the appropriate dress code when applying for a Thai visa at the consulate in Penang?

40 comments

9 years ago

When will the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Thailand be implemented?

4 comments

a year ago

What are the deadlines for applying for DTV in Taipei?

1 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements for the new TDAC for travelers to Thailand?

27 comments

9 months ago

Where will the new location for the 90-day report counter in Bangkok be?

3 comments

6 months ago

What is the status of the TM.30 web system maintenance on July 29, 2025?

4 comments

5 months ago

How soon before my 90-day visa expires should I apply for an annual marriage visa extension in Thailand?

2 comments

a month ago

COMMENTS

Can I submit my 90-day report a week early when applying for a NON-O extension in Thailand?

Ellie *******

You may or may not be able to submit 90-day report a week earlier. Sure you can try and nothing to lose by trying to do 90-day report with your extension. The worst thing they say would be "no, come back next week".

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Does my Thai wife need a TDAC if she travels on her Thai passport?

Ellie *******

All and only foreigners (who with foreign passport (s)) need to submit TDAC. Thai nationals don't.

That means, if she enters Thailand using a Thai passport, she doesn't need to do TDAC. In case she enters Thailand with a UK passport, she needs to submit TDAC with UK passport information.

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Do I need to obtain the official bank letter on the same day as my O-A visa extension application submission?

Ellie *******

Bank letter can be up to 7 days old at chaengwattana.

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Does the bank balance for my Thai retirement extension need to come from an international transfer or can it be from another Thai account?

Ellie *******

The banked money to meet the financial requirement for a one-year extension for retirement doesn't have to be international transfers. Just needs to meet the seasoning period for 2 months prior to the application.

International transfer is only for the initial in-country visa application for retirement.

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Is the one year reporting process for the LTR visa at OSOS easy?

Ellie *******

LTR is Long-term Resident visa, not Long-term retirement visa.

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What are the immigration office closures in October and what should expats know about overstays?

Ellie *******

, royal thai embassies and consulate-generals have holiday schedule for each. It may vary even in the same country. Check their website or sns for their holiday calendar.

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What are the requirements for a 1-year extension based on having a Thai wife in Chiang Rai?

Ellie *******

Thank you for the report.

Dear members, this is only about Chiang Rai. If you want to mention another province, please make your own post.

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What is the earliest I can apply for a yearly NON-O extension based on marriage at Chaengwattana?

Ellie *******

At the Chaengwattana office, you can apply for an extension when you have 45 days or less remaining with your stamp.

And the standard under-consideration period is 21 days there.

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When do appointment slots for retirement visa extensions at Chaengwattana open up?

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@Chip ***********

, no, it's not mandatory. But it may save your time at some offices.

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What are the requirements for health insurance to support an O-A visa application from the UK?

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@John **************

, Non-O initial visa for retirement/being over 50 also has the same financial requirements as Non-OA (banked 800K baht equivalent or 65K baht equivalent monthly). Most of the other Non-O initial visas have their own financial requirements, too.

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What are the experiences and tips regarding the TDAC form at Thai immigration during peak season?

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2 days ago

Are there issues with entering Thailand multiple times on a visa-exempt basis?

66 comments

3 days ago

What should I do if my workation visa application for Thailand was rejected without explanation?

347 comments

4 days ago

What is the process for opening a bank account in Thailand with a Non-O visa?

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7 days ago

What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?

97 comments

16 days ago

What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?

52 comments

19 days ago

What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?

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21 days ago

What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?

76 comments

25 days ago

How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?

32 comments

a month ago

What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?

106 comments

a month ago

What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

122 comments

a month ago

What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?

48 comments

a month ago

What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?

14 comments

a month ago

What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?

12 comments

a month ago

What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?

37 comments

2 months ago

What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

105 comments

3 months ago

How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?

34 comments

3 months ago

What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?

113 comments

3 months ago

What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?

40 comments

4 months ago

What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?

70 comments

4 months ago

Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?

49 comments

4 months ago

How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?

57 comments

4 months ago

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5 months ago

What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?

43 comments

6 months ago

What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

18 comments

6 months ago

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

91 comments

7 months ago

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

153 comments

7 months ago

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

40 comments

7 months ago

What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

50 comments

7 months ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

7 months ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

7 months ago

What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?

198 comments

8 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

408 comments

8 months ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

8 months ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

8 months ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

9 months ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

9 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

9 months ago

What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?

51 comments

9 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

9 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

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9 months ago

How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?

36 comments

9 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

9 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

9 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

9 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

10 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

10 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

10 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

10 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

428 comments

10 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

a year ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?

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a month ago

Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?

9 comments

a month ago

What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?

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a month ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?

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a month ago

Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?

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a month ago

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