Correct. One duty-free shipment allowed when you first move to Thailand. Your employer and shipper will advise. They will need copies of your visa etc that your employer can provide for you

Because it’s an intention. You have no retirement visa as yet (I assume). Therefore Immigration have to consider that you might need to leave the country if you don’t get your visa. Unlikely, but possible. So their requirements are logical.

@Lynnette ******

to an extent, all of the above (although not conventional refugees, they’d surrendered). Interesting that you see my flag, but you fail to see or acknowledge an ‘elephant in the room’. Anyway, probably pointless to engage further with you in this thread if you have a singular opinion on this issue. Have a great weekend

@Lynnette ******

neither are most of those on the boats!! 🤣🤣

@Sean *****

I assume you’ve been back to the bank and made sure they’ve not got it (make sure the person fully understands what you’re asking). Failing that, try the nearest Police Station to the branch. It may have been handed in there. Other than that, check the consulate to make sure it’s not been returned. Last ditch, check all Thailand/BKK-related expat social media sites. People often post ‘found’ posts online in the hope that the owner will see. Good luck mate

Did it a few years ago for multiple business trips. Involved a trip to the Indian Embassy on Sukhumvit. Easy enough

@Doug ********

perhaps mate. I’m not a Yank 😉

@Oliver ********

personally I don’t feel that way. I love, and have served, my country. In some things, UK beats Thailand hands-down, in others it doesn’t. I find ‘UK-born UK-haters’ as disagreeable as those who whinge about Thailand. I like both equally, and for different reasons.

Fair post mate. There’s good and bad everywhere. Keep your wits about you, enjoy the good stuff, be aware of the risks, that’s it. I started work here in 2010 and it feels just as much home as my own country, in some ways more so. I don’t look at Thailand through rose-coloured glasses, neither do I view it as a negative place. It’s what you make it. For me, it’s home 😊

I note the comments re: marriage or retirement options. As a US National, I believe you also have the option of setting up a company with 100% ownership and associated visa. Just another route