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Can I get a new 60-day visa in Laos after my 60-day visa expires on May 9th, or should I opt for a 30-day extension?
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7 months ago

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Can I switch from a monthly income option to an 800,000 Baht deposit for my retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Michael ******
 I totally agree... but a minority doing it correctly will not change things. and as Lee Johnson stated he is not happy transferring his money..

I'm just informing there is a loophole, if he wishes to go down that path it is there...
13 days ago
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Can I switch from a monthly income option to an 800,000 Baht deposit for my retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Brandon ***********
 there is a loophole on every corner in Thailand you just got to know how to jump thu them..

if you not want put 800.000bt in an account for what ever reason then you use agent... if your happy to do so then no problem..you will get your visa & your extension...there is just a price to pay as with everything in this corrupt country....
13 days ago
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Can I switch from a monthly income option to an 800,000 Baht deposit for my retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Ralph ******
 yes it was better thu low season that I noticed...
13 days ago
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Can I switch from a monthly income option to an 800,000 Baht deposit for my retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Brandon ***********
 but on renewal.. after 12month living in Thailand with a thaibank account and payments going into the account for his survival in Thailand....would that not give him 12 month history on bank statement...?
13 days ago
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Can I switch from a monthly income option to an 800,000 Baht deposit for my retirement visa in Thailand?
James *********
use agent they deposit the 800,000bt then remove when visa is approved...

maybe & hopefully the exchange rate improves soon!
13 days ago
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What are the challenges of crossing borders in Southeast Asia on a Thai-registered scooter owned by someone else?
James *********
that just sounds like a bag of border problems... 🤷‍♂️
a month ago
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What are the options for finding a lawyer in Thailand after a dive accident leading to decompression sickness?
James *********
are you a competent diver with your padi tickets???
2 months ago
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What are the risks of carrying illegal substances while traveling in Thailand?
James *********
just tried his luck.....
7 months ago
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Can I get a new 60-day visa in Laos after my 60-day visa expires on May 9th, or should I opt for a 30-day extension?
James *********
@Graham *****
 do you know.... if I make appointment for a Friday thai emmbersy Loas... will visa come Monday or will I get it Saturday the day after appointment...
7 months ago
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Can I get a new 60-day visa in Laos after my 60-day visa expires on May 9th, or should I opt for a 30-day extension?
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@Tod ********
 I go uk 1st Aug for 2 month...so my thinking is go Loas get 60day till early July then extend with the 30... then leave..right or wrong u think? just I get the 90days after my return from loas... which takes me to August
7 months ago
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