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Do I need to exit Thailand every 180 days with a DTV visa until my five-year visa expires?

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You can get an extension just prior to your first 180 days of each year however you must leave the country prior to the end of that extension.

So - Each year can do an extension and each year must leave once.

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How can I obtain a motorbike driver's license in Thailand with a DTV visa?

Ian ********

If you have a rent certificate or lease then take that to immigration and ask for a residency certificate.

Then off to the riding school for you.

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What should I do if I'm facing a visa overstayed situation in Thailand due to incorrect flight booking?

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And your extension is for 30 days - not 1 month till January 20.

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What documents are needed to open a bank account in Thailand for expatriates?

Ian ********

A rent certificate will usually suffice - it does in Korat and Kanchanaburi

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What are the pros and cons of the Retirement visa versus the DTV Softpower visa for long-term stay in Thailand?

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@Kamran ********

No idea however doubt it.

Am not from the US of A so it doesn't affect me.

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What are the pros and cons of the Retirement visa versus the DTV Softpower visa for long-term stay in Thailand?

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The 800k option is easiest to maintain as is a set and forget.

The 65k/calendar month remittance cannot be missed otherwise it's game over. Further, having immigration identify that the funds were from overseas can be problematic via some routing.

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What should I do about transferring my Bangkok Bank account to a new iPhone without risking account closure?

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Visiting the bank is a risk if you cannot show a long term visa so suggest you leave sleeping dogs lay as long as you can.

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Do American citizens need to deposit 800,000 THB for a Thai retirement visa instead of showing monthly income?

Ian ********

No.

They are saying it may be difficult to prove that the 65k monthly option is an overseas transfer.

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Will I be allowed back into Thailand after a short trip to Laos?

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Doing 180 days basically back to back is a huge red flag 🚩 or 3 ( 3rd entry ).

Try your reasoning to us that you would try on the IO upon arrival suggesting you're not a tourist - as you have no.long term visa.

Maybe an agent can see a way around it however I doubt it.

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Can I walk in and obtain a Thai driver's license the same day if I have an International Driving Permit, and do I need to take the training video?

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@Henry ********

Rubbish.

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