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Do you need to buy a new phone when moving to Thailand, or can you use a local SIM card?

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It’s been a while since I brought a phone from the US, but here’s two thing to consider, is your phone unlocked from your US carrier (ATT, Sprint, T Mobile) and is it CDMA or GSM?

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How can I get a Type O retirement visa in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

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Apply for a Non O-A visa in your home country.

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What is the best way to ship a laptop to a friend in Thailand?

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Would a tablet work for him? They are not expensive here in Thailand, can get a decent one for 5-10,000 b

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Do I need to get an extension for my tourist visa if my flight is delayed for one day?

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Pay the 500 baht for a one day overstay, or pay 1900 baht for an extension, the choice is yours.

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What are the options for owning or renting a car in Thailand when living there part-time?

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Why rent a car when Bolt taxis are so cheap and worry free.

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What are the best tips to find cheap flights from Atlanta to Pattaya?

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I didn’t know people here were travel agents, is Google broken?

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Is an international driving license accepted in Thailand or is it often considered invalid?

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How long have you been in Thailand? If on a long stay visa, you need a Thai driver’s license.

The IDPs are ok if a tourist.

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Can a Non-O visa be extended for a year while staying in Thailand?

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Just an O can be obtained in country, OA you get while out of country

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Why is my ACH transfer using Wise taking longer than expected?

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Delivery times depends on a couple of things; when I give the reason for transfer as Long term stay in Thailand and there’s a Thai or US holiday/weekend, it takes 3-4 days. If I give a different reason for the transfer, it’s within minutes.

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Will I have issues bringing DVDs, CDs, and tools to Thailand during my visit in April and later moving there?

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If you're coming from the USA, make sure your DVD player can work with the electricity in Thailand; USA uses 120v; Thailand uses 220v.

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