petercurr55
Australian expat in Thailand
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Registration: 17 November 2023
New visa fees by petercurr55
Has anyone got info on a substantial increase in all Thai visa fees , At the moment the New Zealand, Thailand Embassy has put out major increases for Thai visas
@martinoo2002Your info is always good value , thanks , Peter, Read More
New visa fees by petercurr55
Has anyone got info on a substantial increase in all Thai visa fees , At the moment the New Zealand, Thailand Embassy has put out major increases for Thai visas
@martinoo2002To date these new fees seem to apply only to NZ , which is incomprehensible, but nothing surprises me Re , Thailand visa system Read More
New visa fees by petercurr55
Has anyone got info on a substantial increase in all Thai visa fees , At the moment the New Zealand, Thailand Embassy has put out major increases for Thai visas
@martinoo2002How can one embassy in one country , just raise visa fees , it does not make sense , ???? Read More
New visa fees
Has anyone got info on a substantial increase in all Thai visa fees , At the moment the New Zealand, Thailand Embassy has put out major increases for Thai visas Read More
Thai visa system is a mess by shenpa
Why is the visa system such a hideous confusing mess. In Australia you can apply on the Canberra website, Sydney Website or the Thai website. All three have various conflicting different requirements for O, OA and OX. For example the Sydney ...
@shenpamate the answer to your queston , is simply Thats Thailand , Read More
Waste Management in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Thailand, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
Mate i live in Rural Sukothai , no local garbage collection , my wifes family used to throw all the garbage on a heap at the back of the prpoerty , dogs chickens ans cats would spread it all ll around , i built a 2 M sq enclosure from roofing iron ... Read More
Retirement visa for Australians by ThailandHereICome
So I just received an email back from the Thai consulate in Sydney. Apparently because Australian passport holders are not eligible for e-visa application, they are required to have health insurance when applying for the 90 days O visa. How is that ...
@ThailandHereIComei can only relate what happed to me as described Read More
Retirement visa for Australians by ThailandHereICome
So I just received an email back from the Thai consulate in Sydney. Apparently because Australian passport holders are not eligible for e-visa application, they are required to have health insurance when applying for the 90 days O visa. How is that ...
I received from Thai embassy in Canberra a 90 day type O non immigrant visa , no insuranse required then got another 60 day extension , 1900 baht cost Read More
Married visa second thoughts? by petercurr55
I’m currently on the 90 day non immigrant O visa, I received a 60 day extension to apply for a marriage visa , but having second thoughts , as you have to redo the whole process every 12 months, if I arrive on a 90 day non immigrant visa , can ...
Thanks i gathered all the relevant info , but on reflection , with my Thai wife , i will not be full time in Thailand , about 7 months a year , so ill use alternative visas , , IE 90 day with extension , and a visa run if nessacery , also ... Read More
Married visa second thoughts?
I’m currently on the 90 day non immigrant O visa, I received a 60 day extension to apply for a marriage visa , but having second thoughts , as you have to redo the whole process every 12 months, if I arrive on a 90 day non immigrant visa , can ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Thailand, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
$1000 a month no problem if your living in a monastary Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@martinoo20021900 Baht PLUS 3800 baht total 4700 baht for multi entry is that correct ?? Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@martinoo2002Question plesea , Im aware of the requiments for a marriage visa application , but is there a Fee for this visaregards Peter Read More
Cost of living in Thailand in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Thailand, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Phuket more Russians then Starlingrad Read More
Cost of living in Thailand in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Thailand, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Obviously cost of living in Thailand , has many variables , ie loctaion , lifestyle , habits , ect ect , no one size fits all Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@martinoo2002thank you for thatPeter Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@rbakkeri just received a 2 month extendion on my non immgrant O visa , i wanted 3 months , but was told 2 months is enough to apply for a marriage visa , Peter Read More
Return/ongoing ticket on 90 day visa by shenpa
I'm planning on going to Thailand on the 90 day visa from Australia then extending year by year on the non immigrant OA. I'm 55 retiring there. Do I need to arrive with a return or ongoing ticket? If so what do people usually do? Get a cheap ticket ...
@martinoo2002thank you for your reply , I was aware of some of the details you provided , I appreciate getting the whole picture , regards Peter Read More
Return/ongoing ticket on 90 day visa by shenpa
I'm planning on going to Thailand on the 90 day visa from Australia then extending year by year on the non immigrant OA. I'm 55 retiring there. Do I need to arrive with a return or ongoing ticket? If so what do people usually do? Get a cheap ticket ...
@shenpaNo 400k im married to A Thai Read More
Return/ongoing ticket on 90 day visa by shenpa
I'm planning on going to Thailand on the 90 day visa from Australia then extending year by year on the non immigrant OA. I'm 55 retiring there. Do I need to arrive with a return or ongoing ticket? If so what do people usually do? Get a cheap ticket ...
@scbrock next week i will apply for a extension of my 90 day non immigrant , visa , next week , im wanting at least 3 months , you say you have received a 1 year extension , were you required to present any addional detalis , i would be most ... Read More
Return/ongoing ticket on 90 day visa by shenpa
I'm planning on going to Thailand on the 90 day visa from Australia then extending year by year on the non immigrant OA. I'm 55 retiring there. Do I need to arrive with a return or ongoing ticket? If so what do people usually do? Get a cheap ticket ...
@shenpareturn ticket not required , i was never asked for one Read More
opening a bank account in Thailand by Tsion Gigi
Hi you all I am American citizen planning to retire in Thailand soon can anybody help with what is the best route to open there a bank account and witch best bank thank you so much Avi
@Karambityou dont understand how Thsiland works , you will not get the same answers at different branches and a query will be met with , a vague response Read More
House build in isaan
@martinoo2002Listen , F##K WIt , my wife and i have been married for 20 years , house built on her land with all her F## KING , moneY , Dickhead , you sound like a very sad prick , Read More
opening a bank account in Thailand by Tsion Gigi
Hi you all I am American citizen planning to retire in Thailand soon can anybody help with what is the best route to open there a bank account and witch best bank thank you so much Avi
@marcson72Mate you need to understand with all beucracy in Thailand it is not a exzact science , it largely depends on the person opposite you sitting at the desk , i was a bit lucky i had a Thai driving lic with my address TM 30 passport with ... Read More
House build in isaan by simonbolton79
Hi I am Simon from the UK.This is my first post here, so please be gentle with me. I am married to a thai lady and we plan to move to Thailand in the next 2 to 3 years and build a house on her land (Isaan), so we can settle there. I am looking for ...
@simonbolton79Im Australian , just finished a single story block and cement house in rural Sukothai , no council approval or inspection required , i built on family land , i would check title to make sure the ownership is correct, we used local ... Read More
Embassies not verifying by shenpa
I was hoping to use the income method instead of bulk deposit when coming to Thailand as I don’t really want 800k just sitting there earning no interest but I spoke with Siam legal and was advised that the UK, Australian, Canadian and US ...
@shenpathe australian embassy , in Bangkok is not interested in verification of income by a age pension , not there job i was told , if self funded income , you obviously need to contact your Bank , super fUnd , or finacial institution Read More
Extension of 90 days visa by petercurr55
My Type O , Non Immigrant visa , my 90 days finish on 5 Feb how many morr months can i extend thhis visa
Thanks for the reply , I only need 400K bsht in the bank as Im married to a Thai , Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@cliffsaoThats Thsiland ! Read More
Extension of 90 days visa
My Type O , Non Immigrant visa , my 90 days finish on 5 Feb how many morr months can i extend thhis visa Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@ThailandHereIComei I applied to the Thai Canberra embassy back in October , for a non immgrant type O visa 90 days , obviously you need , passport , address in Thailand , sufficient funds in bank , i did not have to pre book my air ticket , ... Read More
Non-Immigrant Visa(O) 2023 by rbakker
Hello, I'm going to be going through the process of applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa(O) very soon and I thought I'd create this thread for my questions and hopefully this will also help others.I've done quite a bit of research on this and read a ...
I also got the run the Around trying to open a bank account, first call Kasi korm bank , they looked for ways NOT to open my Ac next Bangkok bank ,i open ed a ac there but a stuff around d Read More
Income requirements for Retirement Visa by wozzlegummich
I know I risk incurring the wrath of some board members by daring to ask a retirement visa question but here goes.Isn't there a certian amount of monthly income that is required and replaces the need to have ฿800K in the bank to get a ...
@KarambitAbsolutely correct Read More
Bank account balance requirements for retirement visa by GuestPoster371
I understand that you need to show a balance of at least 800000 THB in your bank account that is sitting there 60 days prior to your initial 1 year retirement visa application.The question is - Do you have the same requirements EVERY time you renew ...
This Bloke is taking the Piss, Read More
Outbound flight with an O type visa by GuestPoster371
Does anyone know if when I arrive into Thailand with an O type visa, do I need to have an outbound plane ticket or can I arrive with a one way ticket?Thanks
I can only report my actual experience, , fact not fiction , D Head , Read More
Outbound flight with an O type visa by GuestPoster371
Does anyone know if when I arrive into Thailand with an O type visa, do I need to have an outbound plane ticket or can I arrive with a one way ticket?Thanks
In 20 years of travelling to Thailand iv Never been asked about a return flight Read More
Outbound flight with an O type visa by GuestPoster371
Does anyone know if when I arrive into Thailand with an O type visa, do I need to have an outbound plane ticket or can I arrive with a one way ticket?Thanks
@Guy Dolevi arrived last month on a non immigrant type O visa and a one way ticket no problem Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
@Leeds forever!Correct Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
@Guy Doleviv been married to a Thai for 20 years , we spent 18 years in Australia , my wifes mother became ill so she wanted to return to her village to care for her mother, on a permanent basis, i agreed , we decided to build in my wifes village , ... Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
i understand you can extend a non immigrant 90 day visa , at least by 30 days , Now let me give you a example of mixed messages , Sukothai immigration told me yoy must have your required funds in your ac , at least 60 days , before visa ... Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
Yuo can extend your Non Resident type O Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
@Leeds forever!there are variations on the rules , and different , interpretations , but thats THAILAND, Read More
Difference between type O visa and 60 days tourist visa by GuestPoster371
I'm looking to eventually apply for retirement visa so I understand that in order to do so I will need to open a bank account while I'm on a visa (not exemption). So my question is, can I apply for the retirement visa while I'm in Thailand with ...
@Guy DolevI just opened a bank ac with Bangkok bank , not easy but possible , i fir went to my wife’s bank Kasikorn , forget that , they were trying to find a way , NOT to open a Ac in my name , finally they said i had to ... Read More
Owning a Condo w/non immigrant O-X Visa by Leeds forever!
I wouldn’t buy Real Estate in Thailand , Period -@petercurr55I don't think anyone here is interested in your personal thoughts.
@Leeds forever!You got my personel view weather you like it or not , Read More
Owning a Condo w/non immigrant O-X Visa by Paul_Adams
I noticed the Thai eVisa site says the following about this Visa: Can purchase condominium (proceed in accordance with the Condominium Act).Does anybody know the details about this? Thanks!
I wouldn’t buy Real Estate in Thailand , Period Read More
Married visa
I’m Australian living in the Sukhothai area , looking for assistance with processing a Thailand Marriage visa application, Peter Curr, Read More