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How can I obtain a retirement visa in Thailand given recent banking restrictions?
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@Anna ********
 Banks are scared right now and it’s causing issues for just about all foreigners.
10 months ago
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How can I obtain a retirement visa in Thailand given recent banking restrictions?
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@Luke *********
 there’s no ban. Banks are simply scared. The Thai government isn’t saying you can’t have a bank account. They’re simply telling banks to stop doing it when you shouldn’t. Banks will hopefully relax in the next few weeks.
10 months ago
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What steps should I take to successfully move to Thailand and apply for a Non-O visa after marrying my Thai girlfriend?
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If you apply somewhere other than Thailand, you’ll have the health insurance issue. That’s why I usually tell people to come here on a 60 day TV and don’t hear via an agent. Right now banks are having a meltdown regarding the Thai government’s crackdown on money laundering. Find an agent in the area you plan on living and talk to them.
10 months ago
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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?
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@George ******
 it’s not permanent. It should ease up in a few weeks. And yes, that is the concern right now. It’s a real and serious problem. All brought on by banks allowing the money laundering to happen in the first place.
10 months ago
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Which visa should I apply for retirement in Thailand and is it easier to prepare my bank paperwork in the US or Thailand?
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Come on a 60 day tourist visa, get a good agent, and bam, done!
10 months ago
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Do I need to file a 90-day report after re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa?
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Starts over when you come back
10 months ago
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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?
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@Stuart ********
 ok if you say so
10 months ago
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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?
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@Nick ***********
 the reason this is happening is the Thai government is cracking down on money laundering. This has the banks scared.
10 months ago
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Is it possible to open a bank account on a Non O visa in Thailand?
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@Stuart ********
 at this time is not true. The Thai government has Thai banks scared. They are not allowing foreigners to open accounts even with Non-O status. It’s been widely published. Even popular agents are saying they can’t do it.
10 months ago
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Can I stay outside Thailand for up to 6 months on a Non-O retirement visa without affecting my renewal?
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I was in the states for 55 days during October, November, and December back in 2023 and had zero issues coming back. So…
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