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How can I obtain an address certificate in Bangkok with a tourist visa?

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@Brandon ***********

Chiang Mai immigration are thankfully pretty user friendly in comparison to a lot of other places.

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What are my options for opening a Thai bank account as a tourist and transferring money efficiently?

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@Michael *******

I transferred the 800k to Bangkok Bank via Wise in March with no problems at either end…looks like I must’ve got lucky.

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What are the best Thai banks for expats using Wise to transfer money?

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Not simple as of this month…much,much harder now.

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What should I do to prepare for opening a bank account in Thailand on a retirement visa?

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Use these guys,they opened a bank account and got me a drivers license in two days on a visa exempt entry…I didn’t have to do anything at all,they sorted it all out for me,quick,efficient and very reasonable cost…highly recommended. Retirement Visa – Chiang Mai

Retirement Visa – Chiang Mai

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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa and the two-month bank fund seasoning rule in Thailand?

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@Charles **********

Ah,that seems unnecessary.

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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa and the two-month bank fund seasoning rule in Thailand?

Dan ********

Yep same in Chiang Mai….I arrived in Chiang Mai mid March,got a driver’s license,bank account and deposited 800k,then I flew to Oz to wait the required 2 months…and now I’m flying back to CM on Saturday to complete the process.

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What are the requirements for obtaining Thai citizenship?

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You’re right,that makes things much easier…but there are far more farangs who haven’t got a Thai partner than have one,for them it’s a big problem.

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What are the requirements for obtaining Thai citizenship?

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For the vast majority of foreigners it’s far too high a bar,most farangs barely have any Thai at all after years here..

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What are the requirements for obtaining Thai citizenship?

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Yeah,it’s practically impossible to qualify…don’t bother is the best advice I can give you.

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What types of questions do customs and immigration ask when entering Thailand?

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Dont worry Sean,we make allowances for you simple folk.

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