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How can I obtain a retirement visa for Thailand after arriving with only a Thailand Pass?
29 comments
2 years ago
Can the funds for a retirement visa in Thailand be invested, or must they remain in a savings account?
31 comments
3 years ago

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How can I obtain a retirement visa for Thailand after arriving with only a Thailand Pass?
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@Stuart ********
 TMT Visa service in Phuket says the can get me 15 months retirement visa without money in the bank.
2 years ago
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How can I obtain a retirement visa for Thailand after arriving with only a Thailand Pass?
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@Steve *******
 What do you think about hiring an agent?
2 years ago
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Can the funds for a retirement visa in Thailand be invested, or must they remain in a savings account?
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@Andy *********
 What are the returns on 800k after 5, 10, 20 years? I think folks like you who blow off returns don't really understand compound interest.
3 years ago
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Can the funds for a retirement visa in Thailand be invested, or must they remain in a savings account?
Banton *********
25k at 7% interest is almost 50k in ten years
3 years ago
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Can the funds for a retirement visa in Thailand be invested, or must they remain in a savings account?
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@Stuart ********
 Understood. Do you know if banks offer investment portfolios where you can actively deposit and withdraw funds while earning capital gains?
3 years ago
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What are the repercussions of overstaying a visa in Thailand, and why do some people complain about the penalties?
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@Mark **********
 probably
3 years ago
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