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What changes can expats expect regarding retirement visas from the new Thai Government?

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@Paul ******

that would make a very very long queue, and expect going to immigration at least twice, one day to get the queue ticket, next day queue for pricessing, now it is already too crowded

a year ago

What are my options for maintaining my retirement visa with 800k in the bank and monthly transfers?

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@Joe *****

hi so you just show immigration the certificate of fixed deposit, not account book showing monthly any more?

do you think immigration accept one year fixed deposit? and what is interest rate?

a year ago

What should I consider before depositing 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement visa?

Ken ******

what you need consider is: whether the thai baht will depreciate overtjme, and esp at the time when you need to convert it back to your home currency, AND the bank deposit in.thai probably can't earn you much interest, there is opportunity cost

2 years ago

Is it safe to use the TM30 io website for filing my TM30 instead of the official site?

Ken ******

seems you only jnformed about registration after one or two months, but not sure if immigration really got it, so there is a risk immi missed that on their file

2 years ago

What are the rules for TM30 registration when traveling within Thailand or abroad?

Ken ******

i still dont know what happens i live in.my own bangkok condo, what need to do if i live in a bangkok hotel several days, and then return to my own condo, TM30 again?

2 years ago

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

Ken ******

also, seems agent in hongkong only recommends using banks for transfer of funds into thailand for condo purchase, so that condo title deeds can be applied from thai condo registry. they don't have definite answer when asked about WISE

2 years ago

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

Ken ******

will immigration recognize the WISE transfer? as far as i.know, if they have enough funds in thai bank, they simply transfer from inside thailand, ie their thai bank ac to yr thai bank, how convince thai immigration you did transfer from overseas, in that case?

2 years ago

What is the cost associated with divorcing a Thai wife?

Ken ******

beware of black magic, popular in thailand folklore

2 years ago

What are the differences between a regular O retirement visa and a multi-entry O retirement visa in Thailand?

Ken ******

@Tod ********

thanks a lot for yr prompt reply, so the first step is to get a single entry non O visa at thai consulate, may i know the no.of days allowed for stay for this 'first step' visa?

2 years ago

What are the best options for returning to Thailand on a visa after the Special Tourist Visa expires?

Ken ******

@Tod ********

hi is the 90 day single entry non-O called 'retirement visa'?

2 years ago