Jaymatheson

Yah, i'm a little different. Often stay for a few weeks so i've gotten used to buying local sims. Think you're likely correct though.

Whenever I buy a SIM in Lao, they insist on seeing my passport to set it up. Which isn't surprising. Anyone have experience getting a SIM with just a photocopy or image of passport or do they need the real thing? Thanks

Oh, yes, that makes sense. Most of my banking is through Canada ..... which would likely be more Wise friendly. Many thanks

Interesting, seems to be pretty much evenly split in opinions on SWIFT vs Wise.

Yes, I have a Wise account. So I assume using Wise will save you a little money?

FD give slightly better interest rate?

Thank you for the replies. Yes, i have a Thai bank account in my name ..... Bangkok Bank savings account. I won't be organized enough to have the bt800,000 in a Thai account to apply for the initial Non-Imm O so will transfer it over later. What's the best type of bank account to leave your money in indefinitely? Fixed Deposit?

Hi, I'm a little confused. Following the other thread re bt800,000. Applying for the Single Entry Non-Imm O based on Retirement at a Consulate requires bt800,000 equivalent in overseas bank account and gives you 90 days. Questions: 1. When I enter Thailand, when can I apply for the one year extension of stay? Only within the last 30 days (minimum 15 days)? 2. When does the bt800,000 have to begin seasoning in a Thai bank account? Thanks

So I think the consensus is to use Wise when transferring bt800,000 from overseas into a Thai bank account due to the preferred forex rate. Is that correct or is a SWIFT transfer favourable? Thanks

Non-Immigrant O based on Retirement .... single entry

What I mean is ..... When I cross into Thailand from Lao, would Thai Immigration be able to issue a re-entry permit? I wouldn't be able to show or complete a TM30 (if needed) as I wouldn't of slept anywhere yet. After that, the next opportunity would be at Don Mueang Airport .... which sounds like a no. Following that, I'll be travelling south and likely exiting Thailand on a ferry into Malaysia where I'm not confident they'll have the option to get a re-entry permit.

Hi, I'll be travelling quickly from northern Thailand and cross into Malaysia without having a lot of time to visit an immigration office along the way. Is it possible to get a Re-Entry Permit while crossing the land border into Thailand from Lao? Alternatively, is it possible to get one at Don Mueang Airport without departing on an international flight?

I'd guess Vientiane would be the same or slightly more difficult than Savannakhet. As far as Savannakhet is concerned, you hear different things. Some people are adamant that a Multiple Entry based on Retirement is not possible .... while others say it is, if you show proof of bt800,000 in a Thai bank account. In my experience, Savannakhet would only issue a Single Entry Non O Retirement with 3 months bank statements from overseas account. If I had shown the funds in a Thai bank account instead maybe the options might of changed.

Hi, Savannakhet doesn't seem to give Multiple Entry Non-Imm O based on Retirement. If I get a 90-day Single Entry Retirement, can I return to Savannakhet 3 months later and apply / receive another one? Thanks

Getting older and slowly adding various things into my daily intake. Currently taking Zinc Picolinate, D3, Omega 3, B Complex, and C. I don't have any known health issues worth mentioning and don't really have much insight on my body as I've never had any serious problems to look into. I eat healthy and stay in shape. Any recommendations of what I should add to my daily vitamin / supplement routine? Thanks

So if i have bt800,000 in my Thai bank account then the ME option is possible for over 50 retirement?

I only had a bank statement for the day I applied .... which was acceptable for other people in the recent past. I couldn't be bothered going out to print off a couple more statements to only receive a single 3 month entry ..... so i just changed to a single 2 month tourist visa on the spot.

Recently applied. ** 3 months of bank statements (overseas okay) equivalent to bt800,000 required ** only single entry available I speculate multi entry is still possible if I had gone another day and chatted with a different official.

Perfect, thank you

I think you apply for a ME Non Imm "OA" Visa in Savannakhet ... not "O" .... but not completely sure. Which is it?

Thanks for that Happy & Kramer. The place on Klang sounds promising.

Hi, looking for a clinic etc. for lens prescription and a quick check up by a doctor in Pattaya. Any recommendations?

Yes, so if I'm in Thailand and buy iTunes card here I can buy music .... no?

For whatever reason my home credit card stopped working today on iTunes purchases. I'm now looking into buying gift cards for the first time. Can you buy at 7-11 cashier? Thanks

Seems to be something you understand, don’t understand, or can’t be bothered with. For me, I wouldn’t buy a “proper” motorcycle or car/truck that wasn’t manual. More control, age finer, better on fuel, makes for a more athletic experience. That said, there are countless people with physical limitations, low driving IQ, and/or different priorities that understandably don’t want or need manual. Sadly, people aren’t even exposed to manual vehicles anymore. Kinda a thing of the past …. and could be more or less extinct in the near future. Anyway, when it comes to scooters I’ve only owned semi-automatics and will likely buy one again. The manual versions seem to have little storage under the seat and carrying stuff in front isn’t nearly as practical. Fill me in if wrong.