Klingon63
ContributorAmerican expat in Thailand
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American, Married, 61 years old
Lives in Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasi
Speaks English
Registration: 19 June 2016
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Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! Apologies I got the 60 and 90 day bank balances wrong , Instead I said 90 and 60 , Split hairs much ??? 5555 :) Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! Hello ,I’ve been doing the marriage visa myself for 4 years now , 400,000 or 40,000 Thai Baht per month coming from an outside Thailand if you choose monthly income.It must be 40,000 Thai Baht per month , If you miss one month ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Sourdough101 Hello ,Im American and I’m certain the process is the same for everyone as I’m under a Marriage Visa or Aka Family visa.If you are married to a Thai National you have 2 options, Show 400,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank account ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! Yeah your a hair splitter , I know what I did and the reliable sources used.Before you could only direct deposit to Bangkok bank and that took a lot of time , Thankfully that’s improved but the other options was expansion of ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! Ok apparently your here to prove nothing :) Now your splitting hairs about the year time frame, Come on man !! Ok 2018-2019 :) Nevertheless what I explained a lot sooner then you did is still exactly what The U.S. agreed upon as I ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! Between 2017-2018 Thai Immigration was no longer ! Accepting Income Affidavits as proof of Income , Subsequently I got the info directly from the so called U.S.Embassy in Bangkok Thailand, Also handed a pamphlet about what there ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Leeds forever! The Immigration Laws are the same in every Province, The local Immigration offices choose to play that game. Siam Legal is extremely aware of the games they play and get your stuff done right and efficiently.I used them so that I was ... Read More
Visas for Aussies changed? by Sourdough101
I was under the understanding from what Id read that to retire as an Australian in Thailand that one would need to go there on a 90 day Type O visa then apply for the 1 year OA visa after having a set up a bank account with 800,000 baht which is ...
@Sourdough101 I will tell you what I did and this applies to any foreigner, Firstly I obtained a 90 Visa from the comfort of your home country :) I used these guys free online tutorials, Free consultation ... Read More
Expat Hospital Health Insurance by Leigh Packanen
Howdy guys. Anyone had any dealings with Cignaglobal or WRLife Insurance companies? I’d like to hear comments both good and bad. Considering going with one of them but can only seem to trace down reviews on their own sites. Maybe they could ...
@Leigh Packanen I have WRLife no issues any details needed message or email me. :) Best Regards Robert Tyrrell/ Retired American 🇺🇸 Expat living in Thailand :) Read More
Visa confusion--any clarity welcome! by Guest394827
Hi all, I plan to be in Thailand from Sept through Dec this year. I am coming from the US. If I get the 90 day STV Visa how do I manage getting the additional month permission? Can I get an extension (I can't see on the official website that this is ...
@ORPdx1954 Hello ,I’m a Retired American 🇺🇸 Living in Thailand, Personally instead of getting an onslaught of confusion use these guys , There online website tutorials are free and packed with all the info you need and ... Read More
Visa confusion--any clarity welcome! by Guest394827
Hi all, I plan to be in Thailand from Sept through Dec this year. I am coming from the US. If I get the 90 day STV Visa how do I manage getting the additional month permission? Can I get an extension (I can't see on the official website that this is ...
@ORPdx1954 Hello ,I’m a Retired American 🇺🇸 Living in Thailand, A 90 Visa cannot be extended 30 days from what I understand, However I would suggest contacting a Visa Service maybe they can pull some strings.I used ... Read More
Following your life partner in Thailand by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Thailand. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hello , My situation is based on being retired with no worry or need for work. I transitioned to Thailand over 3 years , Back and fourth from America living with my wife to be for either 30 or 90 days at a time bettering the experience and ... Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Cost of living is very low in Thailand than most places in the world , So that money goes even twice as far in Thailand !! :) Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Apply separately Read More
Retiring in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Thailand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hello, If I’m understanding you , Your saying your from the U.S. ? Finger printing , FBI ??? :) I’m American and never have I had to do finger printing , FBI checks etc... If you want to retire in Thailand it’s pretty straight ... Read More