jrhume55
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
10
About me
American
Lives in Uttaradit, Uttaradit
Speaks English, Spanish, Mandrian
Registration: 26 January 2019
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Cost of Living in Thailand in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Thailand, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
Don't pay for high speed Internet. You can only get what your line is putting out. You can go online and find tools to measure your incoming speed. Very seldom is the speed as high as what you're paying for. The company salesperson always ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
I looked on the Thai Immagratiion website two days ago and they announced that all extension visas they issue now will start on 01 November. I went to immigration today and they gave me a 30 day visa that expires on 30 November. I think they are ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Are you already in Thailand? I was under the visa extension rules which expired 26 September. I went to my local immigration office on 19 September. I paid $1,900 baht for a 30 day visa and in lieu of being quarantined in a hotel in Bangkok for two ... Read More
Bank/marriage visa by Pla&Joe
I was unable to set up a bank account on my last trip. Each bank seemed to have a different reason for refusing. I am married to a beautiful Thai lady and want to get my Type-O visa. I need to get the account set up and the $400,000.00 Baht in it to ...
You can get a single or multiple entry marriage visa or a visit family visa. I leave the country and go to Vientiane and get a new visa to visit my Thai family. This is the 90 day visa. A week before this 90 day visa expires I go to my local ... Read More
Bank/marriage visa by Pla&Joe
I was unable to set up a bank account on my last trip. Each bank seemed to have a different reason for refusing. I am married to a beautiful Thai lady and want to get my Type-O visa. I need to get the account set up and the $400,000.00 Baht in it to ...
Hi Joe. I go to Vientiane for my non- O visa. You have to get on the Vientiane Thai Consulate website and make an appointment. It takes two days to get a visa at the Consulate. The Visa is for 90 days. Before the Visa expires I go to my local ... Read More
Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand? by maddletalk
I am an expat living in the Philippines, I am thinking about relocating to Thailand. Can anyone explain to me step by step how you can use Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand?
Your SS direct deposit will be converted to Thai baht at the daily exchange rate. The SSA does not charge a fee. Bank of Bangkok's fee is very favorable. I used US Bank before and they charged a 3% fee. Just like most retail businesses in ... Read More
Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand? by maddletalk
I am an expat living in the Philippines, I am thinking about relocating to Thailand. Can anyone explain to me step by step how you can use Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand?
The Bank of Bangkok,New York City is usually used for direct deposit of US Social Security benefit. If this applies to you go to www.ssa gov and register for an account. You must fill out form SSA-1099 which you can download from this site. You then ... Read More
Marriage VISA - Do it yourself by VueT
Hi All, I have a question regarding Marriage VISA. I have all my proper documents and requirements ready to apply. Question is, can i apply it personally? Any issues that I will face if I can do it myself? I've checked few places that do ...
They all require that you have money in savings with the Bank of Bangkok now. I also read where they are proposing that you have health insurance. I think it will take them time to draft the rules on this legislation. Read More