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What are the best recommendations for an agent to process an O X visa in Thailand?
What are the best tips for managing a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?
Is it common for Thai immigration to ask for a printed insurance certificate for an OA retirement visa?
Can I use the Thai immigration line with my Thai wife if I have an O-A visa?
Can I use the Thai immigration queue when departing with a Thai spouse on an O-A visa?
What do I need for my LTR visa application after my O A extension, and how does getting my name on the house factor into this?
What should I do if I received a strange visa expiration date for my NON-OA visa extension in Thailand?
Does a condo owner need to file a new TM30 if I leave Thailand for a few days while on a 1-year lease?
Can I obtain an eternal multi-entry visa in Thailand?
What type of certification is acceptable for a birth certificate when registering for a house book in Thailand?
COMMENTS
Is it better to have my Social Security deposited in a US bank and transfer funds to Thailand as needed?
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I’d transfer as needed. You can do monthly or just periodic larger amounts - which lowers the overall cost. USD is a trade currency/currency of record. The baht is not. So keeping things offshore to a reasonable degree is wise
What is the best way to renew an American passport while living in Thailand?
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@Larry
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unfortunately it appears that option is no longer available.
I renewed my passport thru the Singapore US embassy about 2 years ago. It took about 6 weeks from drop off to the new passport being ready for pickup.
What is the best way to renew an American passport while living in Thailand?
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@Jeffrey
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bummer.
What is the best way to renew an American passport while living in Thailand?
Steve
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You can just add pages
Which banks in Thailand offer scan to pay services for expats?
Steve
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Surprising. Scan to pay is extremely common with Thai banks
What are the requirements to retire in Thailand?
Steve
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Thai embassy officials home country for details on exactly what is required for each visa type.
What are the best ways to protect your assets when considering marriage to a Thai woman?
Steve
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You’ve answered your own question
What is the current status of the automated exit gates at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Steve
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Thai customs and immigration implements new process with the latest technology.
Process is a mess
Lather, rinse, repeat.
How much time and money does it take for a Thai to complete a driving course and obtain a license?
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@Andy
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now there’s a thought. Imagine a Thailand full of roundabouts. I’d pay to watch that!
What are the requirements for hand-drawn maps for Thai immigration?
Steve
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And everyone wonders why there are endless boundary disputes. Hmmmm….i wonder why?
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What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?
What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?
Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?
What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?
Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?
How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?
Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?
What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?
What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?
What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?
What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?
What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?
What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?
What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?
What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?
What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?
What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?
Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?