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What should I do if the bank claims my Non-O retirement visa is a tourist visa?

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That's a tourist visa exemption 60 day stamp

Non o is a full page sticker from memory

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Do Australians need to visit immigration at Bangkok airport for a 60-day visa exemption?

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Yes, that's how you get your passport stamped

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What are the best methods to transfer money from the US to Thailand without losing too much on exchange rates?

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Use Wise, but get the debit card

Just change the currency in your account to Thai baht and withdraw it at the ATM

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Can I transfer my US driver's license and international driving permit to obtain a Thai driver's license without full training?

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sometimes it's not easy, I tried a couple of times in Kuchinarai, Kalasin and just kept getting bounced between police and the DMV

Just gave up and still just drive on an IDP

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Which computer shops in Thailand accept foreign credit cards for online purchases?

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Invade IT if my memory serves me well

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What are the issues with Bangkok Bank's facial recognition for mobile banking?

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I have KTB bank

The facial recognition doesn't work on whities

Had to go into bank, they fixed it but now my max transfer amount is under 50k per transaction

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What should I do if the Thai Embassy in Madrid requires hotel bookings for my tourist visa?

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Make bookings on Agoda that can be cancelled

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Can I obtain a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage without having 400,000 THB in my bank account?

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@Nathan ********

ah ok

I used super for the spouse non o

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Can I obtain a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage without having 400,000 THB in my bank account?

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Do you have money in Super? Ive used that when I've applied in Australia

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What is the best pay as you go phone deal in Thailand focused on internet usage?

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AIS freedom package

Pay as you go for calls and text

Buy internet add-on (I get 6Mbps unlimited for 6 months about 1300 - 1500 baht)

I never use the phone to make calls or texts

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