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What can I expect regarding the entry stamp for the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
Where can I extend a 30-day visa exemption with a Canadian passport in Thailand?
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Should I convert US dollars to Baht before transferring to my Thai bank account or send USD directly?
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@Matthew
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use Remitly if you are angry at your own money. You always get a worse exchange rate. They charge ‘lower fees’ to prey on the financially uneducated. It’s a good strategy
Should I convert US dollars to Baht before transferring to my Thai bank account or send USD directly?
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@Jeremy
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that…. Is hilarious. Ummm - no. Do NOT do this
Can I switch health insurance while on an LTR visa in Thailand, and what are the implications?
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@James
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I’m sure pretty much everyone who qualifies has $100k lying around somewhere.
Mine was brokerage account. No issues with acceptance
Can I switch health insurance while on an LTR visa in Thailand, and what are the implications?
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For LTR it seemed more prudent to simply show $100k in a bank and allow yourself the flexibility to choose whatever insurance you wish
How can a foreigner open a Thai bank account before receiving the O-X Long Stay Visa?
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@Ian
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yes, the income requirement is high. 220,000 baht per month basically. One can live quite well in Thailand on that.
The visa itself is dirt cheap. The cheapest multi entry visa except DTV but without the hassles and no taxes
How can a foreigner open a Thai bank account before receiving the O-X Long Stay Visa?
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@Helen
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make sure you don’t qualify for LTR before looking at Elite. LTR far superior
Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
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@Cris
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he actually is correct. It's the way the system is built. There is no such thing as 'abusing' it. Using it is what people have every right to do.
Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
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@Psyde
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so where did you go?
Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
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@Sheen
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if they 'abuse' the system, they will be stopped. It's just how the system works. Use it well
Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
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@Brian
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obviously yes.
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