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Will I have issues bringing DVDs, CDs, and tools to Thailand during my visit in April and later moving there?

Paul *****************

Nope....I always bring my favourite DVDs over....played on the laptop connect to the tv.

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What is the penalty for being one day late on a Thai visa renewal?

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You will be sent to Australia on a convict ship ,

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Can you open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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no...lol

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Can you open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Not easy....took 3 days just to open a joint account with my Thai partner..she did all the talking....I had no idea what was going on...😅

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What are the requirements for bringing my girlfriend from Thailand to the UK for a visit?

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Used an agency in Koh Samui...I sent my documents to them.

Partner had to travel to Bangkok though to personally hand in the paperwork which I didn't realise she had to do , but her and her girlfriend were happy to go on the trip,

She got her visa in 24 hours.

Australia.

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Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?

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I enjoyed the read .

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How can I open a Kasikorn Bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

Paul *****************

, yep same. Although mine was a joint account with my partner who's Thai.

Still had to do what you did, bit of an ordeal but got it done.

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Which is better for a family: Koh Samui or Chiang Mai in Thailand?

Paul *****************

...just google it 😉...my girlfriend is originally from there and it looks very appealing.

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Which is better for a family: Koh Samui or Chiang Mai in Thailand?

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Why not Udon Thani ?

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What are the best options for carrying money to Thailand without incurring high fees?

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....they offered the insurance when I opened my joint account too...they recommended I take out insurance for my partner...I politely said I didn't want to, it's part of the process I guess.

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