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

COMMENTS

Are there any cookery schools in Pattaya that cater to the DTV?

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

DTV??

5 days ago

How easy is it to obtain a Thai driver's license for expats?

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

@Marianne *******

You are correct. 60 exemption on arrival but ,at least from Canada, you can apply for a tourist of 2 months and can be extended to 4 months with either a visit to Immigration or a border run.

14 days ago

What is the process to extend a 60-day visa to 90 days in Thailand, specifically in Jomtien?

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

Jomtien. Think that branch serves all of Pattaya.

23 days ago

What should I know before moving to Thailand or the Philippines as an expat?

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

@Seb ********

He said 4K US a month. Could manage anywhere although Paris London or New York might be a tight. Certainly fine in Thailand, even Bangkok (and Portugal. )

a month ago

How soon can I apply for a bank account to switch to a marriage visa in Thailand?

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

@Paul ************

If you check youtube "Cal in Thailand " he has a 30 minute interview with an Immigration expert and it's up to date. Although you are getting solid information here .

a month ago

Can I buy health insurance from a local Thai company or find better deals in Canada?

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

@Todd ********

All true and and add in high unemployment and zero vacancy rates thanks to the flood of newcomers. Only good price on anything lol is black market cigarettes. And the only reason for that is they come through Native reserves. Don't get me started on domestic flights.

2 months ago

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.

3 months 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.

4 months 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)

4 months 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.

5 months ago