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How can I successfully complete my online 90-day reporting in Khon Kaen?

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8 years ago

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What are the expected costs for hiring an agent to arrange a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Nongnuch *******

Agreed. I paid 20,000 for conversion from visa exempt entry to Non-O (Retirement), 12 months extension and opening a Bangkok Bank savings account. My agent transported me to and from the Bangkok Bank branch. I was told all agents charged 13,000 for extensions. Next year I applied for extension by myself at my immigration office.

2 years ago

What are the expected costs for hiring an agent to arrange a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Nongnuch *******

Not true at all.

2 years ago

What are the expected costs for hiring an agent to arrange a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Peter ********

Correct! 13,000 is the norm for extensions.

2 years ago

What are the expected costs for hiring an agent to arrange a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Lucky has the lowest fees and is also the most experienced Visa Agent in Pattaya. Doesn’t matter where you are, can be done through the post.

2 years ago

Is 1 hour and 20 minutes enough time to get through security for an international flight at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Christopher ***********

Airports recommend arriving 3 hours prior to flying internationally. I always go with that.

2 years ago

Has anyone experienced unauthorized charges after purchasing an online visa from Laos?

Christopher ***********

Thank for the warning Nigel. I bought an on-line Tourist E-Visa for Laos at end September. Nothing as yet. I used a debit card. Perhaps would have been smarter to use a credit card!

2 years ago

Can I opt to be an organ donor in Thailand, and what is the process?

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@Janey *****

Thanks for your information! There are most definitely limits of distance from medical school. Also, I know others have been declined due to being foreign (Thai’s only). Almost certainly because we need to obtain permission from our Embassies to release our corpses.

2 years ago

Can I opt to be an organ donor in Thailand, and what is the process?

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@James ********

Have heard this several times James. Thanks for confirming. I think it’s because we need to obtain permission from our Embassies to release our bodies. The inevitable delay can/does render our cadavers unsuitable for study.

2 years ago

Can I opt to be an organ donor in Thailand, and what is the process?

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Must be under 65 years of age.

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2 years ago

What is the average cost of health insurance for expats living in Thailand on a retirement visa?

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@Steve *********

I know what you mean Steve! I have no cover because I was diagnosed with and received treatment for raised blood pressure in 1986. I don’t drive/ride and leave that to the Mrs. If I could, I would take the advice of Marty Pollard and cover the big risks only and reduce my premium via large excess/deductible.

2 years ago