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How can I open a bank account and find accommodation in Thailand while on a Non-O Visa?

Ian **********

Opening a bank account is very challenging in Thailand now so make that your priority

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What do I need to do for a 30-day extension at Phuket immigration?

Ian **********

Christmas is not an official holiday in Thailand, but they close for New Year. If you are staying in a hotel it is easy but if you're staying in private accommodation you will need a TM30

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What happens to my Thai marriage visa and property if my Thai wife dies before me?

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If you adopted her children you can stay on a visa based on Thai children but that stops at 20 years old. So as her children are in their 30s you will have to convert to a retirement visa or leave Thailand.

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Has the ETA been implemented in Thailand as of February 2024?

Ian **********

No! It is postponed

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Can I perform maintenance and gardening at my own home in Thailand without a work permit?

Ian **********

I've seen this question raise over the years on numerous forums and it has been established that minor maintenance work in and around your family home does not constitute work.

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Do I need my own bank statement for a tourist trip to Thailand if I have a sponsor?

Ian **********

Are you talking about the rules to leave PH? I recommended before that you search for a Thai/PH group to get this info

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What is the process for a Filipino tourist traveling to Thailand regarding visas and entry requirements?

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You need to check what the requirements are to leave PH as your government have specific requirements for citizens travelling to Thailand. I suggest to join PH Thai group on FB

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Do I need to apply for an ETA to travel to Thailand as a visa-exempt tourist?

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@Brandon ***********

they did say the end of the year but it's been very quiet.

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Can the one-year non-immigrant multiple-entry visa in Thailand be extended without a work permit?

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I suspect that is out of date info. A lot of companies and even Embassies are slow to update.

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Can I fly out of Thailand on the same day my visa states I must leave?

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You have to go thru immigration and be stamped out before midnight on 17th

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