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Why is CIGNA not on the list of approved medical insurance companies for O-A visa renewal in Thailand?

Melissa *********

agreed!!

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Do you need a US social security number to open a bank account in Thailand?

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@Onne **********

for those of us from the USA, we face extra rules because our govt tries to tax us no matter where we live in the world

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What are the best tips for managing a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Heather ******

same. Plus I opened a separate account for daily spending

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What should I do about my visa situation after being advised to apply for a visa due to multiple entries into Thailand?

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when i first moved to

@Love *********

, I entered on a six-month multiple-entry tourist visa which gave me 60day max for each visit (unless I filed for extensions). I found that to work well for me until I get on NonO .

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How do expats manage their bank accounts when forced to move financial assets to Thailand?

Melissa *********

I still have bank accounts in Singapore and Oman and Portugal and Thailand and USA. But each has small balances so I guess none of them are worried that I am money laundering. I am not, btw. Hehe

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Which credit card is better for travel in Thailand: Amex or Mastercard?

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@Stuart ********

good point

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Which credit card is better for travel in Thailand: Amex or Mastercard?

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Is using Wise for my 800,000 THB transfer considered an international transfer for the Non-O (Retirement) visa?

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@Stuart **********

worked for me with krabi immigration.

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What paperwork do I need from my bank to renew my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Stuart **********

same for me

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Is it possible to stay in Thailand long-term on back-to-back tourist visa extensions?

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the amounts are Thai baht so not too horrible

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