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QUESTIONS

What are the best recommendations for an agent to process an O X visa in Thailand?

16 comments

2 years ago

What are the best tips for managing a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

30 comments

2 years ago

Is it common for Thai immigration to ask for a printed insurance certificate for an OA retirement visa?

38 comments

2 years ago

Can I use the Thai immigration line with my Thai wife if I have an O-A visa?

51 comments

a year ago

Can I use the Thai immigration queue when departing with a Thai spouse on an O-A visa?

4 comments

a year ago

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?

9 comments

a year ago

What should I do if I received a strange visa expiration date for my NON-OA visa extension in Thailand?

20 comments

a year ago

Does a condo owner need to file a new TM30 if I leave Thailand for a few days while on a 1-year lease?

9 comments

a year ago

Can I obtain an eternal multi-entry visa in Thailand?

16 comments

a year ago

What type of certification is acceptable for a birth certificate when registering for a house book in Thailand?

31 comments

a year ago

Should I apply for the online extension on or before August 7th?

25 comments

4 months ago

What are the steps to extend an O A visa in Nonthaburi?

4 comments

3 months ago

What are the requirements for a Non O-A visa extension regarding the bank letter at Nonthaburi immigration?

18 comments

3 months ago

What are the requirements and tips for successfully obtaining a 1-year O-A visa extension in Thailand?

4 comments

2 months ago

Is there a reentry permit desk at Don Mueang Airport?

1 comments

a month ago

COMMENTS

Is the news about Social Security benefits being affected by residency status in Thailand fake news?

Steve ****

Check the SS website. They have always required you keep your address up to date but I’ve never seen any indication they’re going to enforce it and even if they did it would be difficult and expensive

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Why is the process for foreigners to move to Thailand so cumbersome?

Steve ****

Fairly rich coming from an American

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Is the online visa exemption form a waste of time if I'm arriving in Thailand before May 1st?

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You’re lucky.

Initial runs had more flavours for Britain

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What are the costs and recommendations for shipping freight from Los Angeles to Bangkok?

Steve ****

Search for relocation firms

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What should I keep in mind when showing my DTV to immigration officers in Thailand?

Steve ****

ALWAYS CARRY ALL THE PAPER!

Even if it makes zero sense.

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Do I need a Thai bank account if I choose the 65,000B monthly income option for my Non-O visa extension instead of the 800,000B option?

Steve ****

The 65k needs to come into a Thai bank each month

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Will I face repercussions for dropping my retirement visa bank balance below 400,000 baht?

Steve ****

appears he let it go below 400k during the visa period. Doesn’t that mean he has to start all over again ?

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Should I get a retirement visa instead of a marriage visa if I'm married to a Thai national and over 50?

Steve ****

Always safest to have your visa status independent of your marital status

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Will the TM6 form need to be submitted online starting May 1st, 2025?

Steve ****

Yes. Maybe. No. Possibly. I think so. I’m not sure.

Welcome to Thailand

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Can I use non-taxable passive income to qualify for the LTR Visa Wealthy Pensioner category in Thailand?

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It’s “ask BOI” because authorities can be arbitrary. On the face of it, income is income. Your tax return is one way of showing incoming but so are brokerage statements. So they likely would accept those but again - it’s up to them.

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What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?

97 comments

6 days ago

What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?

52 comments

8 days ago

What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?

1 comments

10 days ago

What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?

76 comments

15 days ago

How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?

32 comments

17 days ago

What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?

106 comments

20 days ago

What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

122 comments

22 days ago

What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?

48 comments

25 days ago

What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?

14 comments

a month ago

What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?

12 comments

a month ago

How do I navigate tax obligations as a 180-day Thai Tax Resident?

96 comments

a month ago

What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?

37 comments

2 months ago

What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?

105 comments

2 months ago

How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?

34 comments

2 months ago

What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?

113 comments

3 months ago

What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?

40 comments

3 months ago

What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?

70 comments

3 months ago

Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?

49 comments

4 months ago

How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?

57 comments

4 months ago

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5 months ago

What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?

43 comments

5 months ago

What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

18 comments

5 months ago

Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?

91 comments

6 months ago

What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?

153 comments

7 months ago

How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?

40 comments

7 months ago

What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

50 comments

7 months ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

7 months ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

7 months ago

What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?

198 comments

8 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

408 comments

8 months ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

8 months ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

8 months ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

8 months ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

8 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

8 months ago

What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?

51 comments

8 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

8 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

14 comments

9 months ago

How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?

36 comments

9 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

9 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

9 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

9 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

10 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

10 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

10 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

10 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

428 comments

10 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

10 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

a year ago

What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?

95 comments

a year ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

a year ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?

7 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?

9 comments

a month ago

What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?

21 comments

a month ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?

16 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?

8 comments

a month ago

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