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QUESTIONS

What are the best recommendations for an agent to process an O X visa in Thailand?

16 comments

10 months ago

What are the best tips for managing a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

30 comments

a year ago

Is it common for Thai immigration to ask for a printed insurance certificate for an OA retirement visa?

38 comments

a year ago

Can I use the Thai immigration line with my Thai wife if I have an O-A visa?

51 comments

5 months ago

Can I use the Thai immigration queue when departing with a Thai spouse on an O-A visa?

4 comments

5 months ago

What do I need for my LTR visa application after my O A extension, and how does getting my name on the house factor into this?

9 comments

3 months ago

What should I do if I received a strange visa expiration date for my NON-OA visa extension in Thailand?

20 comments

3 months ago

Does a condo owner need to file a new TM30 if I leave Thailand for a few days while on a 1-year lease?

9 comments

3 months ago

Can I obtain an eternal multi-entry visa in Thailand?

16 comments

3 months ago

What type of certification is acceptable for a birth certificate when registering for a house book in Thailand?

31 comments

3 months ago

COMMENTS

What should I keep in mind when showing my DTV to immigration officers in Thailand?

Steve ****

ALWAYS CARRY ALL THE PAPER!

Even if it makes zero sense.

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Do I need a Thai bank account if I choose the 65,000B monthly income option for my Non-O visa extension instead of the 800,000B option?

Steve ****

The 65k needs to come into a Thai bank each month

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Will I face repercussions for dropping my retirement visa bank balance below 400,000 baht?

Steve ****

appears he let it go below 400k during the visa period. Doesn’t that mean he has to start all over again ?

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Should I get a retirement visa instead of a marriage visa if I'm married to a Thai national and over 50?

Steve ****

Always safest to have your visa status independent of your marital status

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Will the TM6 form need to be submitted online starting May 1st, 2025?

Steve ****

Yes. Maybe. No. Possibly. I think so. I’m not sure.

Welcome to Thailand

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Can I use non-taxable passive income to qualify for the LTR Visa Wealthy Pensioner category in Thailand?

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It’s “ask BOI” because authorities can be arbitrary. On the face of it, income is income. Your tax return is one way of showing incoming but so are brokerage statements. So they likely would accept those but again - it’s up to them.

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What should I consider about proving the source of my funds for a Thai visa application?

Steve ****

Just include a copy of the origin bank statement with the wise transfer, the wise transfer and the Thai bank. That way you have end to end

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What documents are required for the first NON-O retirement visa extension in Thailand?

Steve ****

All of them. None of them. Some of them. Will change on Tuesday or when there is a new moon. Except Wednesdays in months with the letter N

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What types of visas require 90-day online reporting in Thailand?

Steve ****

Fingers crossed

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What are the rules for staying in Thailand under visa exemptions and do they reset with a new year?

Steve ****

1). Yes any IO will see you previous entries and your rejection if you return

2). There are no guarantees. They may still actually let you in. They may not.

Best to get a proper visa

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What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

3 days ago

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

428 comments

5 days ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

17 days ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

2 months ago

What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?

95 comments

2 months ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

2 months ago

What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

273 comments

3 months ago

What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

223 comments

3 months ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

72 comments

3 months ago

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

45 comments

3 months ago

How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?

132 comments

4 months ago

Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?

155 comments

4 months ago

What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

109 comments

4 months ago

What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?

224 comments

4 months ago

What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

71 comments

4 months ago

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

71 comments

5 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

57 comments

5 months ago

What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?

106 comments

5 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

5 months ago

What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?

86 comments

5 months ago

What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?

19 comments

6 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

6 months ago

What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?

18 comments

6 months ago

What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

60 comments

6 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?

101 comments

6 months ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

64 comments

7 months ago

What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?

46 comments

7 months ago

How quickly can one get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as an Australian?

104 comments

7 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

60 comments

7 months ago

What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?

153 comments

7 months ago

What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?

5 comments

7 months ago

What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?

134 comments

7 months ago

What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

503 comments

7 months ago

What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?

193 comments

7 months ago

What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?

178 comments

7 months ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

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

Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?

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

What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?

28 comments

10 months ago

What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?

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

Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?

105 comments

10 months ago

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

93 comments

10 months ago

What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?

175 comments

a year ago

What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?

1 comments

a year ago

Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?

230 comments

a year ago

What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?

55 comments

a year ago

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