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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

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

David *******

@Nelly *****

I meant cash in a Thai account. There’s no issue getting a visa with the cash it’s on,y the bank ‘dodge‘ that isn’t possible at the moment. However, these things usually settle down given time.

9 months ago

How can I get my 'DWP Proof of Life certificate' signed in Thailand?

David *******

Any Notary or Solicitor will do it for a fee.

9 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

David *******

The visa part is only if you don’t have the money and need the bank to ‘fix’ your paperwork. If you have the cash in an account then you’re fine (assuming you have an account).

9 months ago

Why does Thai Immigration require all previous visa stamps to be transferred to a new passport?

David *******

Guess it depends on the office. I did the same at Jomtien a few weeks ago and they just transferred the Extension and Reentry Permit so one page.

a year ago

Is it true that TM30 registration is no longer required upon returning to Thailand?

David *******

Depends on your immigration office. Jomtien now DOES require it again. They did go some time saying it wasn’t necessary but that’s now changed again.

a year ago

Is Cataract Surgery Cheaper in Thailand Compared to the Philippines?

David *******

If you do it in Thailand try Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok.

Depending on type of lens you want price could be about £2k to a fair bit more.

£3k in private hospital in uk as I had it done 3 months ago.

a year ago

Is it easy to exchange £50 notes in Thailand?

David *******

No problem with £50 notes but as with all notes they tend to be very fussy. No writing, no tears, no dirty marks. Need to be in very good condition

a year ago

Is the Canterbury Tales Bookshop really up for sale?

David *******

Yes it is.

a year ago

What should I do if my Thai immigration stamp shows only 60 days instead of the full validity of my e-visa?

David *******

Which visa did you get?

If it was a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa then you can use it for 6 months BUT you only get 60 days stay each time you enter. You can extend this by another 30 days but then you have to leave the country and re-enter.

a year ago

What type of visa should I apply for to live in Thailand with my Thai girlfriend and how can I manage my UK pension and bank account requirements?

David *******

@Steve ******

They have changed the rules fairly recently, though a pension was always accepted. When I got it about 3 years ago I just needed to show £10k in my account for 3 months and, at that time, they just said getting a State pension was enough (which I wasn’t ).

a year ago