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QUESTIONS

Do I need to deposit 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my O-A visa extension?

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2 years ago

Can I switch from an O-A visa to an O-X visa while in Australia and what are the renewal options?

7 comments

2 years ago

COMMENTS

How can US expats avoid state income tax on 401k withdrawals while relocating to Thailand?

Ian *******

@Marty ********

fair enough, but personally I wouldn't bother. My drivers licence has worked for me.

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How can US expats avoid state income tax on 401k withdrawals while relocating to Thailand?

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@Marty ********

but your Thai Drivers Licence already serves as Id for situations like hotels, airlines (domestic), police traffic stops etc. It also has your passport number shown on it.

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How can I change my Retirement Visa to a yearly visa without keeping 800k in an account?

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@Michael *******

and this is why I chose the 800k option. Now I don't have to worry about it at all.

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Can I deposit more money into my bank account while applying for a Thai retirement visa extension?

Ian *******

wrong I keep two accounts. One only hold a little over 800k. Just in case I get hit by an unexpected tax, or similar.

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What are the requirements for foreigners opening a bank account in Thailand, particularly regarding the yellow book issue?

Ian *******

I got a residence certificate at my local immigration in about 15 minutes and 200 baht tea money.

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What are the best options and agencies for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Udon Thani, Thailand?

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@Vaughn *********

I believe I got an initial 3 months and then you start doing 12 month extensions. It was not hard, just ask your local immigration what is required. But I already had a bank account because I initially came in on an OA visa.

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What are the best options and agencies for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Udon Thani, Thailand?

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@Alastair *******************

I have a friend who went down this path, and the bank still would not open a bank account for him.

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How do I provide evidence of bank account balance for my non-O retirement visa application in Thailand?

Ian *******

I opened a separate account for my visa money. So there are only a couple of transactions each year.

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How do I provide evidence of bank account balance for my non-O retirement visa application in Thailand?

Ian *******

my Bangkok Bank has always done it while I wait.

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Can I apply for a re-entry permit for a 90-day Non-O visa based on marriage?

Ian *******

Don't you need to get the re-entry permit from Thai immigration before you leave Thailand, or you will have to start your visa process all over again? Or am I missing something?

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What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts 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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2 months ago

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2 months ago

What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?

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3 months ago

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18 comments

3 months ago

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4 months ago

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91 comments

4 months ago

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145 comments

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153 comments

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40 comments

4 months ago

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50 comments

5 months ago

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96 comments

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180 comments

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198 comments

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408 comments

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57 comments

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136 comments

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74 comments

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133 comments

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53 comments

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85 comments

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66 comments

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44 comments

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48 comments

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137 comments

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428 comments

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95 comments

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273 comments

a year ago

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223 comments

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72 comments

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45 comments

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132 comments

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54 comments

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71 comments

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7 comments

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