Gerard *************

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Will Thailand immigration ask for onward tickets if I'm staying for 56 days?

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a year ago

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Do I need to take a cooking course every time I enter Thailand on a DTV visa or just once every five years?

Gerard **************

I think he's joking.

But seriously for all the hand wringing from the Thai about dropping tourist numbers why don't they allow longer visas.?

Having said that I have never been questioned coming and going to BKK.

13 days ago

What are the current challenges for expats and tourists entering Thailand on visa-exempt entries?

Gerard **************

Wonder if it's worse atDMK?

IF the really start to grill people it would come to a standstill. Earlier this year I found it easier than ever. Swipe passport and go.

But Thailand keeps changing these things.

a month ago

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

Gerard **************

You will get a Thailand bank account as part of the application process. (Assume you are getting a retirement visa)

a month ago

What visa options are available for a 4-month stay in Thailand?

Gerard **************

I would simply plan a trip over a border.

Often this is a great part of holiday.

2 months ago

Do I need a visa for Thailand if I'm on a 14-week trip traveling to Vietnam and Singapore?

Gerard **************

For Vietnam you will

2 months ago

What is the cheapest option for obtaining a retirement visa in Pattaya and how much does it cost?

Gerard **************

Ss I understand it an agent is best. They also do Thailand banking stuff and the 800k proof.

Think cost is about 1k Canadian. So ad someone else said is about

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Baht.

Insurance on your own.

3 months ago

Why is it so difficult for a Thai woman to obtain a tourist visa to the USA?

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@Marty ******

Was going to say the same thing. Lady who was detained was entering through Mexico on what I think was an expired visa.

Going from Canada there is pre-clearance so you would jus be denied entry .

Granted any criminal record can be a problem, many are denied over 40 years old pot charges for example.

Well before Trump

4 months ago

Why do teaching jobs in Thailand prefer native English speakers over non-native speakers like Indians?

Gerard **************

And UK

4 months ago

Why do teaching jobs in Thailand prefer native English speakers over non-native speakers like Indians?

Gerard **************

In China years ago many India nationality were hired as English teachers.

Other countries based it on nationality as in US US Canada and South Africa.

Unsure about Thailand bylaws but I don't think it is ever racism.

4 months ago

What are the affordable options for a border run from Pattaya?

Gerard **************

Can bus or fly to Cambodia.

Just might be a highlight of your trip.

4 months ago