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as little ng as you have cash in home country to declare easy. i have done it myself and supported guys. just do it from outside thailand. its not actually an immigration bisa so shortcuts not necessary. just get an email from a medical, dentist support that you will use soft power access. basically an email from a dentist will suffice. the visa costs 400usd where agents charge 80-100k thai baht for what
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@Ade *******
mate it limits the burden of judgement by the IO.... just tips for what i have over the years watching guys in flip flops with unshaven faces, neck tuff stickers and hangover. it aint rocket science. Oz will let in a rabid dog if you have a victim card so ots different .
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tips i have always followed.... dress neatly, act politely, no neck tattoos but if i had would cover... set yourself up for success. If you think this is derogatory its not.. its just thai aware
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@Peter **************
there is no stipulation in soft power. if you need to go 6 times over 5 years so be it. dont shoot the messenger. or you can pay 20k baht to set up a retirement visa then renew and pay each year and everytime you leave. For me DTV seemed fine.
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if you have ongoing work yes.
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Erik DeLeo no it wont. its all done online. application is simples
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Lots neither hard or complicated. No doubt a post by an agent who is not getting fees fir nothing
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Dobt listen to the very small amount of people who run into issues.
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@Wannikea ********
its appreciated as too many whimpers from those who show up drunk or with neck tatts and shabby getting IO questions
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