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@Kaitiaki

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American expat in Thailand

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American

Speaks English, some Spanish, some Thai

Registration: 11 December 2017

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Kaitiaki replied to a thread
5 years ago
Kaitiaki

Thai Immigration Visa Service by Kaitiaki

Hello, all...I'm hoping somebody here can help. I've been living in Bangkok for 4 years now under a retirement visa, but somehow that's gotten all screwed up because of a mistake in paperwork and the new visa regulations in place this ...

Kaitiaki

Thanks, joealx, I'll check that out. Read More

Kaitiaki replied to a thread
5 years ago
jbeverly

Your experience with the Retirement Visa by jbeverly

Hello, I'm new to Thailand and trying to weave myself out of the 30-day visa run. I'm here because of family (US & EU on work permits) but I entered via a 30-day tourist visa at the airport. To get a Non-immigrant O visa for 1 year ...

Kaitiaki

The U.S. embassy no longer issues notarized statements of income, as of this year, 2019. You must prove income directly to Thai immigration! Read More

Kaitiaki replied to a thread
5 years ago
zxcvbn

Retirement Visa - advice needed please by zxcvbn

I'm currently working in Thailand and I'm looking to apply for a retirement visa in 2019. I'm British. Could someone who has already been granted a Retirement Visa advise me about the process please? How long does it take? How long ...

Kaitiaki

There is a retirement visa called simply "non-O" (different from non-OA or non-OX) that does not have the health insurance requirement. Also, if you don't have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank, I think you don't have to have your money ... Read More

Kaitiaki replied to a thread
5 years ago
zxcvbn

Retirement Visa - advice needed please by zxcvbn

I'm currently working in Thailand and I'm looking to apply for a retirement visa in 2019. I'm British. Could someone who has already been granted a Retirement Visa advise me about the process please? How long does it take? How long ...

Kaitiaki

After your application, should you be accepted, you have a 90-day waiting period. After that time, you must return to Thai Immigration, pay more fees, and if all goes well, you should be stamped at that time. All you have to worry about then is ... Read More

Kaitiaki created a thread
5 years ago

Thai Immigration Visa Service

Hello, all...I'm hoping somebody here can help. I've been living in Bangkok for 4 years now under a retirement visa, but somehow that's gotten all screwed up because of a mistake in paperwork and the new visa regulations in place this ... Read More

Kaitiaki created a thread
7 years ago

Taxi won't take me...what is my recourse?

I was trying to get to the emergency room today, doubled over in pain from gallstones. I told a taxi driver (in Thai) where I was going, and he refused to take me. I understand this is now illegal in Bangkok, and the taxi drivers should be ... Read More

Kaitiaki replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Kaitiaki

Hi, my name is Kaitiaki...new to the forum. I've been living in Bangkok since August, 2015, and I still have many questions. I'm here on a retirement visa (retired teacher from Los Angeles), and I rent an apartment in the Sathorn area. ... Read More