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QUESTIONS

Are FCD accounts accepted by Udon Thani immigration for retirement extensions?

9 comments

5 years ago

Does it matter if my immigration letter for visa renewal is in Thai or English?

19 comments

3 months ago

COMMENTS

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

yes I see that and I used my Krungsri ATM debit card yesterday to make one purchase from Lazada and another online purchase from a company in the USA. Why don't you just open a Krungsri Thai account as I did with an address in Thailand.

3 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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@Scot ******

oh I see. If you're using the monthly pension income method then it has to come from overseas, but if it's a lump sum of 800k for your Visa it does not have to come from overseas.

3 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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What's a resident account as opposed to a non-resident account? I ask because I opened my accounts at Krungsri with just my passport.. it's just a Thai account. Neither resident nor non-resident.

3 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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If you transfer money from an overseas Bank to your Krungsri Thai savings account it will show up as originating from overseas.

3 years ago

What are the advantages of upgrading to a resident bank account in Thailand from a non-resident account?

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The ATM card you get from the bank is also a Visa debit card which I have used in both Singapore and the UK to withdraw cash from an ATM. I also use the ATM card to make online purchases because it has a Visa debit card number.

3 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Steve ******

oh yes you're right. That's why I have an O.which I converted from a tourist visa in Thailand.

3 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Geoffrey *****

yes I agree. I've had a Non O for the last 15 years.

3 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@John *********

I have a non-O extension which does not require insurance. If I don't renew it or if I leave without a re-entry permit, I don't have a Visa when I return. Are you saying that with a non OA you get another year without renewing it by simply leaving and returning as long as you have insurance?

3 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Graham *******

you won't get stamped in for 365 days if you leave and then return. You will get 45 days like a tourist.

3 years ago

Can I extend my O-A visa from Chiang Mai airport or do I need a visa run?

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@Graham *******

do a border bounce for what? Your Visa expires at the end of February. You will need to renew it before you go to Australia and get a re-entry permit to get back in on the new visa.

3 years ago