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Can I live in Thailand on the Australian Aged Pension, and what are the living costs like?

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according to my information from Centrelinks website they are.

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Can I live in Thailand on the Australian Aged Pension, and what are the living costs like?

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Those figures don't meet the THB

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income every month.

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How much should I budget for living costs in Chiang Mai, Thailand for my wife and me?

Keith *******

One will get nothing in Pattaya for THB7000 unless it's for one week's rent.

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How long does the money need to be seasoned for a NON-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Keith *******

I understand 3 months before the spplication and 3 months after the grant of the visa.

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What is the cheapest way to transfer funds to a Thai bank account?

Keith *******

Australia $15.

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How long before and after a retirement visa renewal must the funds remain at 800,000 baht in Thailand?

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I understood under the new rules for OA visa the money sits permanently in the bank. The reason is you require 3 months before a 3 months after your application. And because you apply every 12 months this is the result.

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What are some hotel recommendations in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok for a family of four?

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Nor in Sukamvit you spend $22US you won't. Look up the Hilton hotel sites. I was at one place overnight prior to my flight and we had an adjoining room.

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What are the best methods to transfer money from the US to Thailand without losing too much on exchange rates?

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Have you considered carrying the money and using a street vendor. Also super Rich in Bangkok always have good conversion rates.

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How can I move to Thailand with limited funds and job opportunities?

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Keep going mate. Many of us have been there. Don't hold out to work though; it's illegal unless you have a work permit and it's in an industry that's nor reserved for Thai.

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Can my mother apply for a retirement visa in Thailand while on a tourist visa and what are the requirements for her and my brother?

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My suggestion would be to speak with a good agent preferably word of mouth. There's a lot of shysters in Thailand.

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