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QUESTIONS

How does the stay extension work for a 6-month Thai visa, and what are the fees involved?

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7 months ago

What are the rules and procedures for submitting 90-day reports in Thailand?

10 comments

3 months ago

COMMENTS

What are the requirements and challenges for extending a DTV visa in Thailand, and is a border run a better option?

Christopher *************

absolutely ridiculous requirements. The govt here should clarify this immediately. I'm on a different visa, but was thinking of changing to a DTV in the future.

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What is the cheapest way to leave and re-enter Thailand with an approved DTV?

Christopher *************

Most comfortable way is to fly from DMK or BKK to Phnom Penh or HCMC and back in a day. I guess the cheapest return tickets are going to be around 3000-4000 baht just for the flight.

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What kind of insurance is needed for a DTV extension in Thailand?

Christopher *************

@Angelo **********

It's not that easy to get to grips with all the minutiae of visa bureaucracy. I'm not a visa expert but I understand the difference between a visa and an immigration stamp.

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What kind of insurance is needed for a DTV extension in Thailand?

Christopher *************

it's an extension of the stamp in the passport, not the actual visa.

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Why are visa application requirements inconsistent for freelancers and those using the soft power option in Thailand?

Christopher *************

That's because Thai bureaucracy is whacky 🤣

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Do I have to pay taxes on 1 million baht cash in Thailand if I live off it for two years?

Christopher *************

I said per ATM withdrawal (30,000 at Bangkok Bank)

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Do I have to pay taxes on 1 million baht cash in Thailand if I live off it for two years?

Christopher *************

Take out from an ATM? That would be many ATM trips. The maximum is 30,000 Baht at Bangkok Bank (as far as I know). 220 Baht per withdrawal. Probably easier in the bank with your card, and most likely cheaper considering the number of withdrawals.

I would strongly advise against having so much cash lying around though.

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How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?

Christopher *************

@Elías *******

yes, some. But I don't use them. Perhaps opening a bank account is a privilege....

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How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?

Christopher *************

@Kannika *********

no, I don't have that. But I was able to open bank accounts at Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank (both in Sattahip)

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How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?

Christopher *************

@Ručman **********

no

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How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

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a day ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

3 days ago

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6 days ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

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9 days ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

10 days ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

13 days ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

a month ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

a month ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

a month ago

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137 comments

2 months ago

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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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6 months ago

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224 comments

6 months ago

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

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57 comments

6 months ago

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106 comments

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8 months ago

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101 comments

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8 months ago

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193 comments

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178 comments

9 months ago

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9 months ago

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9 months ago

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73 comments

10 months ago

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10 months ago

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164 comments

a year ago

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a year ago

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a year ago

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370 comments

a year ago

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a year ago

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a year ago

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