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Can a foreigner get added to a Thai family book instead of a lease?

Wim ********

a lot of useless comments.

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What alternatives to Bangkok Bank do expats recommend for banking in Thailand?

Wim ********

if you have the money to settle your visa, any thai bank is okay. If you don’t have the money and need to use visa agents to solve the requirements, please don’t post it on facebook and find out yourself

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Why is Bangkok Bank requiring customers to hold 400k for 4 months before issuing a bank certificate for visa renewal?

Wim ********

did somebody mentioned the mule account?

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What happens if my bank balance for a Non-O visa dips below 400k for a few days?

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yes, I keep it around 425,000, just to avoid that accidentically it drops below. I avoid using that account for daily payments

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Why was I unable to obtain a 30-day extension for my tourist visa at Samut Sakhon Immigration?

Wim ********

perhaps your thai family did not make a TM30 registration, and then issues can happen when you want to make an extension.

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What should I do if I'm having trouble reregistering on the new TM30 webpage in Thailand?

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try another browser

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What are the best visa options for staying in Thailand for 6 months with a family?

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until what age are children dependant, 21?

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Can an Australian passport holder over 50 apply for a non-immigrant O-A visa for Thailand and return after travel to Europe?

Wim ********

@Patrick ******

thanks, now I learned that Oz is Australia 😃

Silly, I always thought it was a magical land with a Wizard🎶

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What should I do if my Thai bank refuses to provide a letter for my OA Visa due to funds in a foreign currency account?

Wim ********

SCB has different backoffice helpdesks each with different advices and procedures for customers, online support, office crew, office management. Good luck

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What to do if you experience issues filing a 90-day report online in Thailand?

Wim ********

for me, a couple of times I had to use my phone as hotspot!

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