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Will I face repercussions for dropping my retirement visa bank balance below 400,000 baht?

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@Andrew ***

29,000 baht for a multi entry visa, likely to be slightly less the following year

2 months ago

Will I encounter issues at passport control in Thailand if I can't provide a return date while intending to retire?

Michael ********

No they won't and we have got our Non O Retirement visas after arriving on Boxing Day.

At Heathrow I told the check desk we had a forward ticket to Vietnam of which we are going to use, flying to Phu Quoc for 6 days next week.

2 months ago

What are the best visa agency recommendations for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Lloyd ********

yes the initial Visa

3 months ago

What are the best visa agency recommendations for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Maneerat Soi

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, Pattaya.....29,000bahts for a multi entry.

3 months ago

What are some recommended visa agents in Pattaya?

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Maneerat

3 months ago

What are the best options for maintaining a US phone number while living in Thailand?

Michael ********

I am going to use a low cost plan with O2 in the UK that will allow me to add a travel bolt on for only £6 for 24 hours should I need to phone home.

5 months ago

What are the cheapest ways to transfer large sums of money to a Thai bank account?

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I used Swift to transfer a large amount from my Nationwide account in the UK. I use Wise to transfer smaller amounts.

5 months ago

What should I say when asked about my purpose of visit to Thailand on a tourist e-visa while planning to apply for a non-O retirement visa?

Michael ********

We bought over two suitcases with personal belongings, nobody questioned it when we arrived in September.

5 months ago

Is the 7000 baht fee standard for opening bank accounts in Thailand, or specific to Bangkok Bank?

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@Eric *******

for about £80 we didn't have to do anything except sign a few forms. So a couple of hours later we could do a Swift transfer to buy our home.

5 months ago

Is the 7000 baht fee standard for opening bank accounts in Thailand, or specific to Bangkok Bank?

Michael ********

We paid 5000 bahts of which 1250 bahts is deposited into your bank account.

5 months ago

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

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5 days ago

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306 comments

9 days ago

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

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9 days ago

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178 comments

11 days ago

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14 days ago

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

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17 days ago

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

133 comments

18 days ago

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

53 comments

21 days ago

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

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a month ago

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

44 comments

2 months ago

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

48 comments

2 months ago

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

137 comments

2 months ago

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

428 comments

2 months ago

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2 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

4 months ago

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125 comments

4 months ago

What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

273 comments

5 months ago

What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

223 comments

5 months ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

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5 months ago

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6 months ago

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155 comments

6 months ago

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6 months ago

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224 comments

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71 comments

6 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

57 comments

6 months ago

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106 comments

6 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

6 months ago

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86 comments

7 months ago

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19 comments

8 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

8 months ago

What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?

18 comments

8 months ago

What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

60 comments

8 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?

101 comments

8 months ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

64 comments

9 months ago

What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?

46 comments

9 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

60 comments

9 months ago

What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?

153 comments

9 months ago

What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?

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503 comments

9 months ago

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193 comments

9 months ago

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178 comments

9 months ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

48 comments

9 months ago

How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

79 comments

9 months ago

Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?

73 comments

10 months ago

What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?

4 comments

a year ago

Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?

164 comments

a year ago

How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?

38 comments

a year ago

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28 comments

a year ago

What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?

370 comments

a year ago

What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?

33 comments

a year ago

Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?

105 comments

a year ago

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