Christopher **********

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QUESTIONS

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

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7 years ago

COMMENTS

Is it possible to reapply for a Thai DTV visa in Hanoi after a rejection in HCMC?

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

Recent report of DTV application being ‘cancelled’ by Hanoi with no explanation provided. Also, a comment by a Vietnamese person that Hanoi are tougher than Saigon. I would try Laos instead.

a month ago

What should I do if my DTV visa application was rejected due to an error in my submission?

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

There have been postings about definite ‘glitches’. For example, paging backwards changed someone’s date of birth by one day. It wasn’t their fault. Someone else noticed it and verified that this does happen.

a month ago

What is the difference between cancellation and rejection of a DTV application?

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Anonymous participant Terrible customer service. They have to justify what they do. Have you tried contacting them to ask the reason why they ‘cancelled’ your application?

a month ago

What health insurance options are available in Thailand for retirees with pre-existing conditions?

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

Cigna Global will take into account whether your pre-existing conditions could be regarded as 'resolved' or 'controlled'. Most other companies will simply exclude them.

a month ago

Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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@Giraffe ********

That’s the price for retirement extension renewals.

a month ago

Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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@Peter ******

Correct! I paid 20,000 back in 2017. That included opening a Bangkok Bank savings account.

a month ago

Do I need to show a return ticket when flying to Bangkok?

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@Nicolas *************

I have flown regularly with Air Asia, but only internally within Thailand. I don’t know if they would ask you or not. However, you should have your DTV to show on your phone and also printed out. That would satisfy any requirement for ‘some type of visa’.

2 months ago

Do I need to show a return ticket when flying to Bangkok?

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

Depends upon the airline. Checking-in online or at airport totems does not avoid this requirement (if applicable). Boarding gate staff know how you’ve checked-in and can (and do) stop you at the gate and ask for sight of; return/onward ticket or, ‘some sort of visa’.

2 months ago

Are printed bank statements from Bangkok Bank acceptable for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?

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@Wayne *******

Same here, until my last extension. They now insist upon a bank statement.

2 months ago

What should expats know about the 90-day reporting requirement when border bouncing in Thailand?

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@Thuu *********

90 day periods are not cumulative. Your next report is due 90 days from the last. Immigration officers at both airports and land borders are not concerned with 90 day reporting.

2 months ago