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QUESTIONS

Is it better to open a Thai bank account in the city where I apply for retirement or can I maintain my account after moving?

37 comments

a year ago

Does the owner of a house need to fill out a TM30 form if I stay with them in Thailand?

5 comments

a year ago

Is it safe to provide a false departure date when applying for a Thailand tourist visa from Australia?

19 comments

a year ago

What are the best visa options for Australian retirees planning to stay in Thailand?

13 comments

a year ago

Do Expats in Thailand Need a Will to Manage Their Assets After Death?

5 comments

2 years ago

Can my Thai partner and I book a double room together at a SHA+ hotel for our first night in Thailand?

4 comments

3 years ago

Should I apply for a retirement visa to Thailand before arriving or in my home country?

30 comments

3 years ago

COMMENTS

What should I show immigration in Thailand if asked where I will stay during my visit?

Damien ********

@Ticha ****************

where did you see MANY house owners arrested for not reporting ?

How many have u SEEN arrested ?

What are you doing to be at these MANY homes to see them arrested ?

Please share your super sleuth skills ?

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What is the best visa option for a 59-year-old with a Thai girlfriend who wishes to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days while working in the UK?

Damien ********

You should read his comments before posting dumb comments..

He’s 59 and she’s 50

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What should I do if I can't upload biodata while applying for a 60-day visa for Thailand?

Damien ********

Had same problems…changed documents to pdf and it went through ?!

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How can I open a Thai bank account without a retirement visa?

Damien ********

@Steve *********

opening a bank account with an agent

Is participating in the system !

Opening a bank account yourself and paying for insurance that you don’t need so the bank manager can get his bonus is both

Manipulative and part of the system !!

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand if I need a visa to do so and also need a bank account to get a visa?

Damien ********

did u have to take out insurance with the bank ?

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Does the owner of a house need to fill out a TM30 form if I stay with them in Thailand?

Damien ********

@Brandon ***********

again , if the house owner doesn’t register ur stay with a tm30 who really cares !! Thanks

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What is the best process for getting a 30-day visa extension in Thailand?

Damien ********

@Stuart **********

thanks . Maybe a cheap bus ticket to Cambodia might be ok but the application asks for a flight number so I’ll check refunded fare flights … cheers

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What are the requirements and challenges for bringing a dog from the USA to Thailand for a tourist visit?

Damien ********

Yeah , bring your dog .. it will love the 38 degrees and crazy humidity…and the crazy soi dogs Everywhere will love a new victim .. yep , bring ya dog 🙄

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What is the best process for getting a 30-day visa extension in Thailand?

Damien ********

@Stuart **********

in your 60 visa application did you book a departure flight from Thailand within the 60 days ?some people suggest they embassy don’t check the departure flights ?

Thanks

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What should you do if pressured for a bribe at a Thai immigration office?

Damien ********

@Sootstars ****

. Thais extort Thais all the time !!! Cops all over Thailand get bribes off thai motorists .. my thai step daughter had to bribe the school principal to get her job !! Thai jobs in government often come after a bribe is paid ….. u really don’t know Thailand !

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