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What is the best time to apply for a Non-O visa before extending based on marriage in Thailand?

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3 years ago

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What are people's experiences using VFS Global visa services in Thailand?

John *******

Used them to renew my UK passport in Chiang Mai last year. Efficient but expensive.

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What are the best visa options for American families to live in Thailand for a year or more?

John *******

Most dream of M-F these days 😆

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Will I have issues bringing DVDs, CDs, and tools to Thailand during my visit in April and later moving there?

John *******

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

‘Go digital’ rather than use CDs and DVDs?

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What is the process for bringing my Thai wife to England for a long-term stay?

John *******

Yes, you just need to be destitute, desperate and fear for your life. So much easier than going to an embassy and getting a visa.

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What is the estimated taxi fare from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport?

John *******

You seem to be the person with (easily avoidable) problems. 😊

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Do I need a return ticket when traveling to Thailand on a 60-day SETV?

John *******

@David **********

Dependent on country of departure. Far more likely to be requested in US than in UK.

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What should I know about the Tourist Visa application process in Penang, especially regarding guarantor, accommodation proof, and dress code?

John *******

Yes, these questions should have ‘if applicable’ added.

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Where can I find Kellogg's Cornflakes Mango in Thailand?

John *******

@Garrett **********

Would plain old Cornflakes and fresh mango be so vastly inferior do you think? 😊 The flakes themselves are disappointing here. It must be because of the corn, I think.

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What should I know about the Tourist Visa application process in Penang, especially regarding guarantor, accommodation proof, and dress code?

John *******

Short pants are fine, as long as you wear long trousers. Write where you will spend your first night. Write that you have no guarantor. That they ask for a fax number tells you how closely they’ll be scrutinising your answer. 😉

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Should I transfer $3,000 to Thailand now with the exchange rate at 35.48 or wait for a better rate?

John *******

35.56 on Wise

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8 days ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

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10 days ago

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

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14 days ago

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24 days ago

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a month ago

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a month ago

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a month ago

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a month ago

What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?

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2 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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3 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

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101 comments

3 months ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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48 comments

4 months ago

How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

79 comments

4 months ago

Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?

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6 months ago

What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?

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6 months ago

Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?

164 comments

6 months ago

Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?

267 comments

7 months ago

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

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370 comments

7 months ago

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7 months ago

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105 comments

7 months ago

How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

93 comments

7 months ago

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175 comments

8 months ago

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8 months ago

Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?

230 comments

8 months ago

What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?

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9 months ago

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10 months ago

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a year ago

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a year ago

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a year ago

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221 comments

a year ago

Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?

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a year ago

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117 comments

a year ago

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