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Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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3 months ago

COMMENTS

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@David *********

yes it was 24 years ago. I was responding to the post that said it was easier in the past. What did you think was happening?

4 days ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Sue *********

not always. I opened two bank accounts with no trouble at all in 2001.

5 days ago

What is the process and consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand?

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@Hoffman *****

I thought the same thing. Because an immigration officer now won’t bother to look the poster up

2 months ago

Is it better to book flights directly through airlines or via third-party sites like eDreams?

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@Jack ***************

I’m not saying it’s ethical. I’m saying somebody put together a website, spent advertising and wants to get paid

2 months ago

Is it better to book flights directly through airlines or via third-party sites like eDreams?

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I’m sorry I have to ask, were you expecting a business to do something for you for free?

2 months ago

What is the time frame for getting a Thai Elite Visa affixed after approval?

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@John *******

I got the same reaction when I posted a question. Of course I have already visited the obvious places, now tell me real world. So much in Thailand differs completely from one to another. It’s why you join a discussion group I thought

2 months ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Bonnie ********

it’s pretty much dead money which is probably why the Thais make it a requirement. Current high yield savings accounts in the US are paying 5.5-6% with no minimum or length of time necessary. My 401k is up 20%. I appreciate your response tho

3 months ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Beverly *********

thanks. I was trying to avoid putting $23,000 in a Thai bank account that doesn’t get an ROI.

3 months ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?

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@Jenny *****

do you know if can I remove it after the visa is renewed or does it have to remain there?

3 months ago

Can I avoid the 800,000 baht deposit for a retirement visa in Thailand while living 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the US?