Charles *******

Insurance, sha++ hotel, prepaid covid tests, Thailand pass, predepature pcr test. Try thr phuket sandbox if coming soon.

Please join the attached the group. They can help you with requirements to get out philippines... Which is much hard than getting into Thailand. You will like need to complete CFO, and will need authenticated AOS from your boyfriend, plus a stack of evidence of who you both are and your relationship.

3 years ago

Do I need to attend a driving school to obtain a Thai driver's license with a valid US license?

Charles ********

IDP is not needed. Many people regularly convert US DL to Thai DL. I did it just a few months ago in Bangkok.

3 years ago

What are the requirements and options for US citizens applying for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) to Thailand?

Charles ********

You probably misunderstood. The 60 days is for valid of entry, meaning you must enter from 60 days from the date of issue. When you enter you will get 90 days. If you do not enter within 60 days (dates are listed on the visa) the visa is void.

As far as how long it takes it will very based on the embassy and how busy they are. I did a STV last year in Taipei and it took 1 day, but that's probably not that common.

3 years ago

Is the Phuket Sandbox still available for vaccinated travelers to Thailand?

Charles ********

This has been true since Sept 2020. Everyone has been welcome with quarantine. Sandbox still available now for everyone vaccinated.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand if I have a driving offence pending clearance until November 2024?

Charles ********

@Stuart ********

got me curious, maybe even worried... Traffic violation could make it so you can't get clean police clearance?

3 years ago

Will an immigration office accept a one-year condo rental contract as proof of accommodation for the STV 90-day extension?

Charles ********

Results will vary.. But in bangkok I extend stv about 6 or 8 months ago. They accepted the lease agreement no problem.

3 years ago

Are there Bangkok language schools offering long-term visas with minimal class hours?

Charles ********

@Hugh *******

I attend ALA, it's Sukhumvit Soi 13. It's 2 hours Monday to Friday, offering classes online or in person if you want to check them out.

3 years ago

Are there Bangkok language schools offering long-term visas with minimal class hours?

Charles ********

I don't have a school like that to recommend, but that is visa mill type school and not really going to learn Thai. 4 hours per week does not meet the requirements for a visa. The minimum requirement is 100 hours per 90 days. Be aware of schools offering that is not actually legal.

3 years ago

What are the current options for Australians to visit Thailand given recent visa and travel updates?

Charles ********

You can come now. Thailand had been open for tourists since Sept 2020 and never closed since. With your Australian passport you can come visa exempt or buy a tourist visa. You can enter via phuket sandbox where you have to stay on the island of phuket for 7 days if you are vaccinated. Otherwise hotel quarantine in bangkok.

3 years ago