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QUESTIONS

Do I need a Covid test to fly from Bangkok to Phuket?
8 comments
4 years ago
What should I do if I encounter a database exception error while uploading the COE form in Thailand?
2 comments
4 years ago
Are rapid Covid tests acceptable for entry into Thailand, or do I need a PCR test?
16 comments
4 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the average surgery costs in Thailand without medical insurance compared to Western countries?
Tom *********
@Pattie *****
 I paid the same at the same hospital.
a year ago
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What is the best way to transfer funds to Thailand for visa purposes and minimize costs?
Tom *********
Wire transfer
2 years ago
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Do I need to have my Social Security income deposited in a Thai bank to qualify for a retirement visa?
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@George ******
 No, I uploaded my annual statement of benefits letter. I also showed a lot of money in my US bank statements for two months.
3 years ago
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Do I need to have my Social Security income deposited in a Thai bank to qualify for a retirement visa?
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@James *******
 Thanks, good to know.
3 years ago
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Do I need to have my Social Security income deposited in a Thai bank to qualify for a retirement visa?
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@Bobby *******
 So they wouldn’t accept that statement of benefit income as evidence of income?
3 years ago
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Do I need to have my Social Security income deposited in a Thai bank to qualify for a retirement visa?
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The Thai Embassy in Washington DC accepted my Social Security statement that I downloaded from my Social Security account as evidence of my income. I have the OA non-immigrant retirement one year visa.
3 years ago
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Do I need a police background check for a tourist visa to Thailand that I will convert to a non-B visa for teaching?
Tom *********
I got mine for a retirement visa from the FBI and the State of Hawaii just in case. No mention of a notary required.
4 years ago
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Do I need a Covid test to fly from Bangkok to Phuket?
Tom *********
Thanks!
4 years ago
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Why is a flight booking required for COE approval when applying for a 45-day entry into Thailand?
Tom *********
I booked flights that I could change with no penalty just in case and then used the confirmations in the uploads. I didn’t have any problems.
4 years ago
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What documents are needed to successfully apply for a COE for Thailand?
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@Michael *******
 I could not get it accepted until scanned in the visa
4 years ago
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a month ago
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
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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
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19 comments
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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
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60 comments
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101 comments
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64 comments
3 months ago
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46 comments
3 months ago
How quickly can one get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as an Australian?
104 comments
3 months ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
60 comments
3 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
What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?
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
4 months ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 comments
4 months ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
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
5 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
6 months ago
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
28 comments
6 months ago
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
6 months ago
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
33 comments
6 months ago
Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?
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
What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?
1 comments
7 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
8 months ago
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31 comments
10 months ago
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3 comments
10 months ago
Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?
191 comments
a year ago
What are the challenges of teaching English in Thailand as a foreigner?
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
Can I change my O visa based on marriage to a retirement visa in Thailand?
117 comments
a year ago
Why is travel insurance important for expats in Thailand, particularly after a medical emergency?
215 comments
a year ago
What should I do if I make a mistake with my Thai visa at the airport?
54 comments
a year ago
What challenges do expats face when bringing their Thai girlfriends back to the USA?
274 comments
a year ago
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