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Can I switch to the 65k monthly transfer rule for my Thai Non-O retirement visa, or do I have to maintain the 800k rule until my next extension?
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2 years ago

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Do money transfers from a US Bank using WISE show as domestic or foreign transfers into a Thai bank account?
James ***************
@Frank *********
 - I am moving from the 800,000 bht/ 400,000 bht to the 65,000 bht income retirement extension conditions. My friend advised me to show a paper trail documenting the transactions throught the whole process from my UK bank to Wise to Bangkok Bank which I plan on doing.
2 years ago
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Do money transfers from a US Bank using WISE show as domestic or foreign transfers into a Thai bank account?
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My transfers using WISE from UK bank account to Bangkok Bank are listed as an international transfer.
2 years ago
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Has the Thai government stopped accepting education visas due to a backlog?
James ***************
@Natalie *******
 - pretty sure your kids will be ok.
2 years ago
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Has the Thai government stopped accepting education visas due to a backlog?
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@Brandon ***********
 - yes that's correct. I think this sudden stoppage is linked to the Chinese education visa investigation.
2 years ago
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Has the Thai government stopped accepting education visas due to a backlog?
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@Brandon ***********
 - just visited jomtien language school - Immigration have stopped issuing ED visas.
2 years ago
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What study visa options are available in Thailand?
James ***************
Perhaps would be helpful if you supplied more information - such as what area of Thailand are you asking about ?
2 years ago
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Do I need to leave Thailand to renew my language visa, or can I do it while staying in the country?
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@王**
 - did you get your current ED visa within Thailand or from another countries Thai consulate ?
2 years ago
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Will changing my rental property delay the processing of my long-term visa application in Thailand?
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@Rob *********
 - just leave things as they are and when you arrive the TM30 will state the address you are staying in Thailand.
2 years ago
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How can I prevent Immigration rejection when using overseas transfer funds for retirement in Thailand?
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@Vicki ********
 - sorry to hear you are having troubles this year. Hopefully you can get it sorted. Good luck.
2 years ago
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