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Ian **********
Nobody can give you advice as your post doesn't make sense. You will have to say what type of visa you used on entry
Ian **********
Interesting post thank you. I get my eyes checked every two years and I use the optician at Asda Supermarket in the UK. The eye test is free as I'm over 60 years and my varifocal glasses and decent frames costs about 1800 baht
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Money only has to be in the bank for 2 months not 3. I'm guessing you bought a 2 month Tourist (TR) Visa when you should have bought a 3 month Non O Visa and that's why you were only stamped in for 2 months. Or perhaps you didn't show the IO your visa when you arrived so he just stamped you in visa-exempt for 60 days. Opening a bank account is now very hard as you have to prove your address. You will need a letter from your embassy proving you are free to marry and only marriages at the Amphur are legal. Village and Temple marriages are just a blessing. Sin Sods (dowry) are only paid if your fiancé has never been married and doesn't have children so don't fall for that one. Make sure you list all your assets at the Amphur as these will not then be included should the marriage result in a divorce. You need to get all your ducks in a row before you get married and there is no rush and no need to set a firm date until everything is in place. If you find a visa agent they can open a bank account for you, I think they charge about 2000 baht. Remember marry in haste and repent at leisure.
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@Tohksic *****
You are correct. It was included in the original proposal and the official site makes it look like it still is an option but unfortunately it is not.
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Get a DTV. It lasts for 5 years and you can come and go but cannot stay longer than 180 days unless you buy an extention. One of the criterior for getting a DVT is visiting Thai wife or children
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This happened to my friend earlier this and they just fined him 500 baht one day overstay but as others have said go to your local office and ask. Curious as to what extension you think requires 500k
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Only amphetamine and morphine based drugs need a prescription. Most stuff is available over the counter and the prices are cheap. Most GPs will give you a prescription for 3 months supply if you tell them why. In the very unlikely event of you getting stopped on entry make sure you have a copy of your prescription.
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@Nick ***********
Correct, it's an attempt to tax Thai citizens who earn money online/offshore
Ian **********
Nobody knows yet. There has not been a new tax rule but just an amendment to the existing rule.
Ian **********
I take it that you have a re-entry permit? I can't see any reason to transfer it as you're not renewing. The only problem is the IO on exit may make a fuss.