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QUESTIONS

Can a TR Visa be changed to a Non-O Retirement Extension via an Agent in Thailand?

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5 years ago

COMMENTS

What is the new policy from Bangkok Bank regarding long-term visa holders and bank account balance certificates?

David *******

this notice is from Chiang Mai. The Pattaya Beach Rd branch told a customer the same thing this week.

12 days ago

Can I use a Thai marina as my address to apply for a retirement "O" visa while living on my sailboat in Thailand?

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You will need to have 800k baht in a Thai bank account for your first extension but can use the income for subsequent ones as long as you transfer at least 65k baht to a Thai account every single month without fail and it shows as an international transfer. The address shouldn’t be a problem.

16 days ago

Do I need 400,000 or 800,000 baht in a bank for a Thai O retirement visa if I'm married?

David *******

If you are applying for the ‘Retirement’ option then you need 800k. You can send as much as you like by bank transfer but your Australian bank might ask for reasons and flag for confirmation.

16 days ago

What are the costs associated with extending a retirement visa in Thailand?

David *******

You need to give more information. If you don’t already have a Non O visa, if you don’t already have a bank account, if you don’t have 800k to put in a bank account then 55k isn’t unheard of now due to the crackdown on bank accounts. Otherwise, it’s far too much.

2 months ago

Can I obtain a Thai driving license if I visit my wife in Thailand a few times a year?

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@Lawrie ******

Have you always been a twat?

2 months ago

Can I obtain a Thai driving license if I visit my wife in Thailand a few times a year?

David *******

Yes. Next time you come brung your home country photo licence and also an IDP. You can then get a Thai licence without a driving test. Initially for 2 years then 5 years each time.

2 months ago

Will not having a TM 30 submitted affect my re-entry into Thailand?

David *******

It makes no difference when entering the country. Don’t worry. It only matters if you go to immigration for an extension or 90-day report. Get the landlord to submit a TM30 when you arrive this time and you’re ok.

4 months ago

What are my options for transferring money from the UK to Thailand under the new tax laws for retirement visas?

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@Arnold *********

There has been absolutely no change in the tax situation of 99.9% of retirees in Thailand. All the fuss and nonsense has largely been drummed up by sites desperate for clicks and ‘advisors’ hoping to make money.

4 months ago

What are my options for transferring money from the UK to Thailand under the new tax laws for retirement visas?

David *******

You don’t need to worry about tax. The entire fuss has been about nothing. They have zero interest in taxing retirees

4 months ago

Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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@Angie *********

For comparison, if you have the money in the bank and get bank statements etc yourself then in Pattaya it would cost just over

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baht for the initial visa conversion from a Tourist plus first extension (so 15 months) then 8000 for each subsequent extension of stay, plus extra if you want a re-entry permit.

4 months ago