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Why was my visa exempt entry to Thailand declined at the Nong Khai border?

Bob *********

Initial entry at a land border with a brand new passport with no previous thatland stamps makes you look like a criminal who's afraid of being arrested if you flew in.

3 days ago

Can my wife be a dependent on my retirement visa in Thailand if I'm an American over 68 and she is under 50?

Bob *********

Just sign up for a 3 to 6 months Thai boxing, Thai cooking, or Thai language course and get a 5 year DTV visa

9 days ago

Is an eBay business eligible for a DTV visa if there is a 6-month trading history?

Bob *********

if you fill out a tax form for the business and it makes 40k to 80k a year in taxable profit. Otherwise just go there and sign up for a 3 month or 6 months soft power course

12 days ago

Can I still do a border run if I've extended my 60-day visa exemption by 30 days?

Bob *********

If you waste your time in the extension line, it means your not a tourist using Thailand as a travel base.

2 months ago

Can I obtain another 60-day stamp after visiting Vietnam from Thailand?

Bob *********

Best week long visa run places are Minalla, Philippines, Penang,, Malaysia or

Yogakarta Indonesia.. skip lao, Cambodia, Vietnam.

2 months ago

Can I repeatedly enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis while spending specific months each year there?

Bob *********

I did exactly what you are describing. I stayed in Thailand for 60 days introducing myself to a few ladies, then visited a few countries for 14 days with my instant love girlfriend, then came back to Thailand. They looked through all my stamps to see where I went and stamped me back in for 60 more

2 months ago

What are the best options for leaving and re-entering Thailand after my work permit is cancelled?

Bob *********

Visit the Philippines, check out it's 3 main cities, then will let you extend tourist exception for 3 years, so you can stay there and spend money

3 months ago

Can I travel from the UK to Thailand with a one-way ticket in January?

Bob *********

You could always travel with a 1 way ticket. The airline may ask for a onward ticket at check-in. If Soo get a dummy ticket for $14

3 months ago

What are my options for long-term visas in Thailand if I don't have a job or degree?

Bob *********

You can't live in Thailand all year and not pay them a boat load of cash. You can split your time between Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, and Philippines and not have to cough up too much cash and have a warm and sweet girlfriend in each one to take care of your laundry, cooking, and entertainment

3 months ago

What should I consider when presenting my freelance work to Thai immigration while on an education visa?

Bob *********

Since you already go to a boxing gym, have them write you a letter and get your DTV based on soft power

3 months ago