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What’s the current average time for renewing a US passport from Thailand and how do expedited renewals compare?

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2 years ago

Can I renew/extend a Non O retirement visa in Thailand with a US passport that has 8 months left on it?

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2 years ago

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6 years ago

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

John-Paul ******

@Steve *********

paul james is who you want to tell that to.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

John-Paul ******

just as i thought. Been that way for a while now. Not sure if it will change for quite some time. But I have reports of some getting through. As with other things always just depends. Up north is reported being easier for quick bounce as there is far more pedestrian traffic of all nationalities. Remember the number of bounces you already have ...if any... may also be a factor.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

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yes. But know that the Burmese web site is no always correct. However this time it is. But again what is posted on the web is not what is the truth on reality at the border. But I fear that this time around it is a crap shoot.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

John-Paul ******

Paul James the mantra still is locals okay... foreigners no.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

John-Paul ******

I have no more info. Such alternative crossing up north? Seems jo one has a straight answer. So it is a BIG maybe. Sorry. If i hear anything else I will post.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

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wow! That is very strange. Must be due to something happening across there. Most on bridge number 1 is incoming from Burma in mini vans.. Bridge number 2 is just trucks and cars. Fear the border authorities know more than they are reporting? I am checking with contacts in immigration and army.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

John-Paul ******

have not hear that. But from one day to the next I wouldn't doubt it. Also depends upon the time and the moment.

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What are the best options for expats in Thailand needing to exit and re-enter due to visa rules after Myanmar stopped border bounces?

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Considering the fighting across the border here in Mae Sot... I wouldn't advise doing a 'bounce'. However... as a resident here I have not heard you can't do it.

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?

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really.... have not found that to be always true.

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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?

John-Paul ******

okay... I get it 800K is the figure posted. So I missed the extra zero. May I be drawn and quartered. But why he isn't just talking to his bank here or BKK Bank in NY or an agent ... well there is an idea

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