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What are the visa options for US citizens considering a move to Thailand?
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3 months ago
What should retired US expats know about SSA Form 7162 and receiving Social Security benefits while living abroad?
48 comments
5 months ago

COMMENTS

Can I obtain a Thai tourist visa upon arrival and extend it for 30 days?
James *********
No. Get a tourist Visa from home. Apply right now online and can get 60 days, then you can get an extension for an additional 30 days at an immigration office. Git 'er done!
5 months ago
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Do I need to show my eVisa each time I re-enter Thailand with a METV?
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@Brandon ***********
5 months ago
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Do I need to show my eVisa each time I re-enter Thailand with a METV?
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@Brandon ***********
 Check it to make sure the correct date is applied?
5 months ago
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How quickly can UK citizens obtain a 60-day tourist e-visa for Thailand and what are the differences between this and visa exemption?
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@Christopher *******
5 months ago
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What should I consider when flying with a seriously ill family member?
James *********
If she's of right mind and doesn't want to move, so be it.
5 months ago
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What are some chill and trendy areas near Bangkok for expats looking for an authentic experience without needing to go downtown?
James *********
Try Pattaya
5 months ago
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Can I leave 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for my annual visa extension?
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Yes
5 months ago
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What should retired US expats know about SSA Form 7162 and receiving Social Security benefits while living abroad?
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" have their address listed with SSA anywhere outside of the USA" 😀
5 months ago
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What should retired US expats know about SSA Form 7162 and receiving Social Security benefits while living abroad?
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@Regina *********
 American expats who draw SS benefits, and also have their address listed with SSA anywhere outside of the USA 😀
5 months ago
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What should retired US expats know about SSA Form 7162 and receiving Social Security benefits while living abroad?
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@Don *****
 I'd agree if you'd suggested to do once a year 😉.
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3 days ago
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72 comments
5 days ago
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224 comments
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What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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a month ago
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a month ago
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a month ago
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What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
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86 comments
2 months ago
What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?
19 comments
3 months ago
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
270 comments
3 months ago
What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?
18 comments
3 months ago
What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?
60 comments
3 months ago
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101 comments
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64 comments
4 months ago
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46 comments
4 months ago
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60 comments
4 months ago
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
153 comments
4 months ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
4 months ago
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134 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
503 comments
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193 comments
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178 comments
4 months ago
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48 comments
4 months ago
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
79 comments
4 months ago
Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?
73 comments
5 months ago
What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?
4 comments
6 months ago
Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?
164 comments
6 months ago
Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?
267 comments
6 months ago
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
38 comments
7 months ago
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
28 comments
7 months ago
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
7 months ago
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
33 comments
7 months ago
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105 comments
7 months ago
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
93 comments
7 months ago
What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?
175 comments
7 months ago
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1 comments
8 months ago
Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?
230 comments
8 months ago
What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?
55 comments
9 months ago
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
31 comments
10 months ago
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3 comments
a year ago
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191 comments
a year ago
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309 comments
a year ago
Is Thailand really as heavenly as some expats claim, or are there hidden challenges?
221 comments
a year ago
Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?
32 comments
a year ago
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117 comments
a year ago
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215 comments
a year ago
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54 comments
a year ago
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