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What was the process of obtaining a Long Term Resident visa (LTR) for wealthy pensioners in Thailand like?
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3 years ago
What is the process for an American expat to extend their 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?
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3 years ago
Can I apply for an O-A visa extension in Thailand if my insurance starts on the same day my current extension expires?
28 comments
5 years ago
Is CW Immigration Open on January 2nd?
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6 years ago
Is there a blue book for a condo unit in Thailand?
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6 years ago
Is Bangkok Immigration open during the holidays between now and January 1?
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7 years ago
How long does it take to get a Multiple-Entry Permit (TM8) at Bangkok Immigration?
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7 years ago
Is using Bumrungrad Hospital for 90-day reporting more convenient than going to Immigration in Thailand?
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7 years ago
What is the difference between a retirement extension of stay and a visa in Thailand?
16 comments
7 years ago
What are the requirements and surprising details for extending a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa in Thailand?
16 comments
7 years ago
Do I need to file a TM 30 with Bangkok Immigration after returning from the US on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa?
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7 years ago

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Does adding my Thai wife's name to the lease agreement impact immigration for a Non-O Retirement visa?
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My Thai wife also signed our condo lease. Six years and no one ever asked to see the lease. I kept bringing it with me to immigration but they never asked.
a year ago
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What are the best tips for renting in Thailand when moving to the Cha am/Hua Hin area?
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@David *********
 You will have to show you meet the financial requirements each year that you extend your O visa. They will ask for bank statements and your bank book. There will be several non financial documents to submit as well.
a year ago
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What are the best tips for renting in Thailand when moving to the Cha am/Hua Hin area?
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@David *********
 After 90 days you extend the O visa for 1 year and you state on the extension form that the reason is "retirement". This will determine the financial and other requirement you must meet to get the extension. You can extend year after year indefinitely. Note that the OA visa also expires eventually and it also can be extended yearly.
a year ago
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What health insurance options are available for expats in Thailand?
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@Tony *********
 Pacific Cross. 70? Possibly but obviously the rates go up the older you are. Pre-existing conditions will be excluded.
a year ago
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What are the misconceptions about the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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@Greg *******
 If you plan to bring money in to buy a condo I would talk to a tax guy.

I bought my car and built my house in 2022 so I missed all this tax excitement.
a year ago
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What health insurance options are available for expats in Thailand?
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@Peter *********
 Ah . . . I see. You don’t believe in insurance. That’s up to you.
a year ago
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What are the misconceptions about the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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@Greg *******
 There is a lot that is not clear to me. Either talk to a tax professional or wait and see what happens when people start filing in January. I have a pensioner LTR so the money I bring into Thailand is not taxable. I don’t have skin in the game.
a year ago
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What are the misconceptions about the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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@Greg *******
 The proposal to tax worldwide income has not been implemented but the tax rule change to tax money remitted to Thailand is in effect.
a year ago
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What health insurance options are available for expats in Thailand?
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My strategy is to have a high deductible. Self insure for routine health care. Keep the insurance for a catastrophic health event. I have a 40,000 baht deductible and, in 7+ years, have never had a medical bill greater than 20,000 baht, usually much lower.

If you are asking about short term travers health insurance then I don’t know.
a year ago
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What are the misconceptions about the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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@Ivan ***********
 Paying up front will reduce the number of attempts to find out what will work. It's just going to take longer to interpret the soft power stuff and we will continue to get these questions.

I have an LTR. I was just curious about this visa but I am going to be scrolling a lot if I follow it at all now.
a year ago
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What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?
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4 days ago
What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?
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5 days ago
Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?
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a month ago
What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?
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2 months ago
How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?
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2 months ago
What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?
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2 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
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2 months ago
What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?
180 comments
2 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
2 months ago
What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?
57 comments
3 months ago
What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?
136 comments
3 months ago
What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?
63 comments
3 months ago
What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?
306 comments
3 months ago
How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?
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4 months ago
What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
133 comments
4 months ago
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
4 months ago
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
66 comments
4 months ago
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
44 comments
5 months ago
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
48 comments
5 months ago
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
137 comments
5 months ago
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
428 comments
5 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
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How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?
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7 months ago
Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?
125 comments
7 months ago
What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
273 comments
8 months ago
What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?
223 comments
8 months ago
Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?
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8 months ago
How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?
132 comments
9 months ago
Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?
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9 months ago
What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?
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9 months ago
What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?
224 comments
9 months ago
What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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9 months ago
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
57 comments
9 months ago
What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?
106 comments
9 months ago
What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
146 comments
9 months ago
What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?
86 comments
10 months ago
What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?
19 comments
a year ago
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
270 comments
a year ago
What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?
18 comments
a year ago
What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?
60 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?
101 comments
a year ago
What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?
64 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?
46 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
60 comments
a year ago
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
153 comments
a year ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
503 comments
a year ago
What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?
193 comments
a year ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 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?
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a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
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a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
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a month ago
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