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QUESTIONS

Can I withdraw the 800k from my Thai bank account after getting my Non O visa extension?

21 comments

4 months ago

Will leaving Thailand affect my Non O visa application that I recently submitted for retirement?

11 comments

7 months ago

Is Wise acceptable for transferring funds for the 65k monthly income method on a Non O visa in Thailand?

16 comments

a year ago

Can I finance a motorbike purchase in Thailand on a Non-O visa without a work permit?

9 comments

2 years ago

Can I invest in or own a company while on an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

2 comments

2 years ago

What are the implications of a landlord not completing a TM30 report for an expat living in Thailand?

5 comments

3 years ago

When do I have to renew my Non Imm OA visa issued in March 2020, in March or October 2021?

14 comments

4 years ago

What should I do if Wise no longer shows 'Funds for long term stay' for international transfers to Thailand?

13 comments

2 months ago

COMMENTS

How can expats find long-stay accommodation in Bangkok for one year?

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What are the best optical stores in Thailand for quality progressive glasses?

Robert ******

I got the best pair of progressive lenses I've ever owned from Owndays. Possibly dependant on who you dealt with.

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What are the current medical insurance requirements for renewing an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

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tbh I had already made the change to 3 Million with AIA before the changes were announced based on the cost and the fact that

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k is pretty much useless.

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What are the current medical insurance requirements for renewing an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

Robert ******

Source?

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What are the current medical insurance requirements for renewing an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

Robert ******

really?

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What are the current medical insurance requirements for renewing an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

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3 million, I use AIA a policy so to Thais for medical insurance. It was accepted by immigration for my OA extension and cheaper than previously quoted for the 400'000/

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Is the 1949 International Driving Permit valid for riding motorbikes in Thailand?

Robert ******

30 minutes with a international driving permit at phuket. Maybe a bad day at land transport 🤷‍♂️

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Is the 1949 International Driving Permit valid for riding motorbikes in Thailand?

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it's really not, pretty straight forward

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What are the best methods for UK expats in Thailand to access UK bank accounts and manage mobile contracts?

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Online banking apps work as normal. Use app notifications instead of text.

I've switched my mobile to a sim only plan to keep the number alive. I have to send a text every 3 months to maintain.

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How can I successfully open a bank account in Thailand with an O-A visa?

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Had exactly the same problem with SCB, went next door to Krungsri and 30 minutes later had a bank account 🤷‍♂️

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223 comments

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72 comments

11 days ago

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224 comments

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71 comments

a month ago

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57 comments

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106 comments

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146 comments

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86 comments

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31 comments

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19 comments

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270 comments

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101 comments

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64 comments

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104 comments

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60 comments

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153 comments

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5 comments

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134 comments

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503 comments

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193 comments

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178 comments

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48 comments

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79 comments

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73 comments

6 months ago

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4 comments

6 months ago

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164 comments

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267 comments

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38 comments

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28 comments

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370 comments

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33 comments

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105 comments

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93 comments

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175 comments

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1 comments

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230 comments

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55 comments

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31 comments

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3 comments

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191 comments

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