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@Chris ********
As a yardstick, it is estimated that such a safety net bank account needs to contain a minimum of three million Thai baht (85,000 USD).
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There are expats living on their government retirement pensions. They may or may not have savings. It isn’t a problem unless they suffer a serious accident or illness that prevents them returning to their home countries for treatment.
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You’ve done the right thing. Go to A/E as soon as possible. Not expensive in Thailand. You should be able to claim under your travel insurance (if applicable).
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Thank you for the timely information Stuart!
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Must get myself an EU plastic cover! (even though I’m no longer).
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@Miguel ******
Possibly the agent was only trying to be helpful in anticipating that an immigration officer could see an opportunity to ask for a tip/bribe? Alternatively, the agent could be touting for business if obtaining replacement/renewed passports are part of their service?
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Providing it’s a machine readable passport I don’t understand how wear and tear on the cover could cause any problem?
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Immigration Officer's seem to be 'tightening up' in general, requesting photocopies of forms and documents they hadn't previously asked for. What they are asking from you sounds normal.
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@Text ***********
I know someone who was banned for five years. He has an ordinary job hence hasn’t any spare cash. He waited out his ban and then returned to Thailand.