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What should I do if I can't upload my passport photo while applying for a visa to Thailand?

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The iPhone doesn't take photos unless yout turn off the live view thing in the camera settings. You will also have to set compatable photos so you get jpeg, not hvec

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What additional requirements should I be aware of when traveling to Thailand with a visa from the USA?

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Tap water or the 1 baht water should never enter your body. Don't even think about brushing your teeth with it. After 45 days I received an amazing yeast infection in my mouth, bacterial pneumonia, and nasty dry cough. I couldn't find cough medicine at the near by pharmacy's so I flew to the philippines for some and a real US style pizza

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Will my US pension and Social Security be taxable in Thailand when I retire?

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If you think about the taxes, the girls will stop smiling at you Better change your state of residence and open a virtual mailbox in a state with no income tax.

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Do you need to re-deposit funds in a specific way for retirement visa requirements in Thailand?

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If it goes below 400k during the time between visa extensions you will have to explain it to immigration. They may deny the extension and make you apply all over again.

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Why are flight prices to Thailand so high right now?

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Whenever the kids are out of school prices will double or triple

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What are the current rules for entering Thailand on a visa exemption for multiple entries?

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Get the passport replaced. You have too many stamps for them to criticize you on.

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Can I extend my Thai visa exemption by 30 days upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi?

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Don't extend, you don't have time to deal with the visa struggle. just fly out to Malaysia after 30 days and come back after a week in Malaysia.

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What steps should I take to retire in Pattaya, Thailand, regarding visas, banking, and housing?

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Come to Pattaya with a carry on bag each and visit a few visa agents and get some pricing info. Make sure you can last a few months on a tourist visa with out getting bored

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When will the new visa policies for Thailand be announced?

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When it's published in the royal gazette then it's real and approved

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What are the current bank balance requirements for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Each office interprets the rules in a way that works best for them, puts the interpretion on a piece of paper, and shows to foreigners. Each offices paper is different.

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