Colin ********************

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QUESTIONS

What are the pros and cons of using Wise for transferring money to Thailand compared to bank transfers?

55 comments

a year ago

Will the automatic gates at BKK airport flag a one-day overstay when departing?

15 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements for obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand and can I qualify by taking cookery classes?

6 comments

5 months ago

COMMENTS

What should I do if my landlord can't provide the required documents for my Non O visa application in Thailand?

Colin *********************

Had the same issue earlier this year. Arrived on a 90-day non-O and went to Jomtien immigration office to get a residence certificate in order to open a bank account. They asked for all of the documents you mentioned but I could only present the rental contract. Gave up. Moved condo and will try again next winter with a new landlord

10 days ago

What should I do if I keep encountering issues while applying for a UK tourist visa online?

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@Paul ******

if you are not going until September then don’t apply until August. As an added bonus things may be clearer then

17 days ago

What are the consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand?

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@Declan *********

unless you have a small boat.,.

4 months ago

Where can I find affordable travel insurance for a 120-day trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos with a history of medical issues?

Colin *********************

I am looking for similar. Single-trip policies are very expensive. I found an annual policy with LV that would cover 90 days but if you include flights my trip would be 92. They refused. This means only single-trip possible and the cheapest quotes I have found for 92 days are around £300.

5 months ago

Why has Western Union become cheaper than Wise for transferring money to Thailand?

Colin *********************

I have done exactly the same. For 20,000 baht WU is cheaper.

5 months ago

What should I know about my 90-day visa for Thailand, and why am I confused about its dates and duration?

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@Rene *****

which is why I said the length of time requested rather than 90 days - unless he applied for a non-O (in which case the price seems low)

6 months ago

What should I know about my 90-day visa for Thailand, and why am I confused about its dates and duration?

Colin *********************

Those dates are between when you must enter Thailand; not the dates of your stay. You have the visa for the length of time you requested.

6 months ago

Are currency exchange companies in Thailand fussy about the condition of GBP notes?

Colin *********************

I was in a uk bank this morning pre-warning them I wanted a large amount of cash in unmarked notes next month for Thailand. Actually this had not been so much of a problem since we switched to plastic notes, but the bank said they would no longer check the condition but that I must do it and then take any unsatisfactory notes back to change

6 months ago

What health insurance options are popular among expats in Thailand and what are the costs?

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@Brian *********

thanks - will check it out

6 months ago

What health insurance options are popular among expats in Thailand and what are the costs?

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@Deano ************

the problem with multitrip ( I am currently with them) is that they will not cover for more than 60 days per trip

6 months ago