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What are the requirements for re-entering Thailand with a Non Immigrant 'O' retirement visa after a temporary return to the UK?

9 comments

3 years ago

What is the process for extending a tourist visa in Thailand, particularly regarding the COVID extension?

5 comments

3 years ago

What should I expect from my stay and PCR testing experience at Citrus Grande Hotel in Pattaya?

19 comments

3 years ago

What are the new alcohol sale regulations for restaurants in Pattaya as of December 2021?

26 comments

3 years ago

Have people experienced delays or refusals with their Thai Pass applications?

4 comments

3 years ago

Is the Thai e-Visa site currently down or having issues accessing it?

4 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

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

Colin ********

@Steve **********

or Indian

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

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@Andy ***********

Immingham offices will also suffer as they take backhanded from the agents they will soon get cheesed off if their monthly wage goes through the floor.

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What are the cheapest ways to transfer large sums of money to a Thai bank account?

Colin ********

I used wise 20k UK several transactions over 2 week period. No issues no problems transaction rate was OK. There is a limit on daily incoming monies by Bangkok Bank. Just stay under that limit.

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What steps can I take to recover my investment from a duplicitous Thai business partner?

Colin ********

You invested a large amount of money into something where you didn't carry out due diligence beforehand. More fool you.no sympathy.

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Is it okay to enter Thailand with a one-way ticket?

Colin ********

It's ok

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What are the requirements for re-entering Thailand with a Non Immigrant 'O' retirement visa after a temporary return to the UK?

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@Stuart ********

thanks

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What are the requirements for re-entering Thailand with a Non Immigrant 'O' retirement visa after a temporary return to the UK?

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@Stuart ********

Thanks Stuart, I have re entry permit. I only ask as on Thai pass site it indicates that if you are non Thai but resident in Thailand you should follow guidance for Thai nationals and not required to book into test and go hotel.

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Is it common for Bangkok Bank to require insurance when opening an account for a Non O Visa?

Colin ********

Same same for me at Bangkok Bank back in January.

I am told that their managers have set quotas to fill each month.

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What is the process for extending a tourist visa in Thailand, particularly regarding the COVID extension?

Colin ********

just confirming for those who don't know

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What should I expect from my stay and PCR testing experience at Citrus Grande Hotel in Pattaya?

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@Nick ***************

God knows. I've just left thankfully

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

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273 comments

3 months ago

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223 comments

3 months ago

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72 comments

3 months ago

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45 comments

3 months ago

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132 comments

4 months ago

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155 comments

4 months ago

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109 comments

4 months ago

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224 comments

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71 comments

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What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?

71 comments

5 months ago

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57 comments

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106 comments

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146 comments

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86 comments

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101 comments

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64 comments

7 months ago

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46 comments

7 months ago

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104 comments

7 months ago

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60 comments

7 months ago

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153 comments

7 months ago

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5 comments

7 months ago

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134 comments

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503 comments

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193 comments

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178 comments

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48 comments

7 months ago

How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

79 comments

7 months ago

Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?

73 comments

9 months ago

What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?

4 comments

9 months ago

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164 comments

9 months ago

Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?

267 comments

10 months ago

How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?

38 comments

10 months ago

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28 comments

10 months ago

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370 comments

10 months ago

What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?

33 comments

10 months ago

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105 comments

10 months ago

How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?

93 comments

10 months ago

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175 comments

a year ago

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a year ago

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