Peterg59

I just wanted to let you all know abot amazing experience at BKK following all negative news lately about BKK and DMK. I landed from Istanbul at 9.28 was at gate and offloaded from plane 9.37. I went through immigration, although I had priority lane the normal lane was dead too. I got my suitcase off nelt and got to bus desk at 9.58 and managed to get the last seat on the 10am ro Jomtien. Arrived at 11.45 2 hours 15 minutes after landing...first and probably the last. 

They better have it sorted for when I arrive on the 22nd ??

I saw an article earlier quoting the Thai tourism minister saying that it does not really apply to " genuine tourists" but people who are constantly crossing land borders and may be working illegally so I think I should be alright. I prefer to change my money in Thailand as I get a much better rate at Super Rich. The exchange is bad enough in UK at moment some places giving 41 to the pound. Long gone are the days of getting 70  

Exactly....that is why I need to go and see.....

Thanks for advice but I am not too far away from Hull and I was planning to go thete fir a day as it is the European city of culture this year. 

Thanks Joe, I will have GBP1000 so that should suffice. I normally change at Super Rich at the airport as get better rate. I will go to Thai Consulate in Hull and get a 60 day visa which I think will be better. You are always quick to respond and knowledgeable in all areas.

Thanks again

Hello All

I have been reading some posts on here and in other places regarding people been stopped at immigration and refused entry if they do not have 20000 in cash on them and have many Thailand stamps in their passports. I am planning on coming in August as I normally come to Thailand at least 2 or 3 times a year. I normally get my THB in Thailand as much better rate than in UK and I have plenty to cover the 20000. So my questions are as follows:

1) would I be best having the 20000 with me on arrival

2) Does it make a difference if I have a 60 day Visa as I was planning on getting one as I want to stay 6 weeks or so

3) Would I be better staying just the 30 days instead of the 60 day visa

Thanks in advance for all information

It must be the most disgusting beach in Thailand. If you jump in car and travel up the road to Sattahip the beaches there are amazing. 

Thank you all. I will go to Hull as it is nearest one to me. 

1 hour ago, Upnotover said:

30 days visa exempt entry which you can then extend by 30 days at immigration.  Better though would be to get a single entry tourist visa which gives you a 60 day entry and also avoids any possible issues with the airline with you not having an outbound flight within 30 days.

Do I need to apply to Thai Embassy in UK for a single entry tourist visa?

Good morning, I may have asked a similar question before but can someone just clarify what I would need to do to stay in Thailand for 2 months. I know I am allowed a 30 day stay but I do want to stay for 2 months if possible. How do I go about doing that and is it possible?  Any help greatly appreciated

I have looked at various sites and I do not think I have come across a definitive answer although the replies on here seem to point me in the right direction and I thank all who have replied to me so far. 

I will have the required 800k to deposit in Thai bank account and judging by responses so far it appears I can get a year visa and can open a bank account with that. I have been reading the Embassy website and I will probably go over to Hull where they are based as it is not too far from where I live.

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

As said you could get a OA long stay visa the that will allow unlit one year entries for a year from the date of issue. You can get almost 2 years of total stay from it by doing an entry just before the visa expires. Basic requirements are here but there may be some some differences at the embassy in your home country. 

http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15385-Non-Immigrant-Visa-"O-A"-(Long-Stay).html

You can also apply for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement at immigration here. You would need 800k baht in Thai bank or proof of 65k baht income or a combination of the 2 totaling 800k baht.

You will need a non-o visa entry to apply for it from a embassy or consulate. Or you could change a tourist visa entry to a non immigrant visa entry at immigration.

 

Thank you, I will apply for 1 year visa and see where I end up lol

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

There are two basic paths to entering legal retirement status in Thailand:

 

-- Get an O-A visa (one year) in your home country. Used well that can be stretched to about a two year stay. Then after that, apply for annual retirement extensions (same as below). 

 

(OR)

 

-- Start with a 90 day O visa obtained outside Thailand or even inside Thailand (as part of a two step process). Then with that O visa, apply for your first annual extension based on retirement in Thailand. 

Thank you very much for your advice

Good Morning all

I wanted some information regarding best way forward for me applying for a visa. I have been a regular visitor to Thailand over the last 15 years and was there 3 times last year without getting myself any visa of any type. This year I am looking to retire from work and hopefully move to Thailand for the long term. I have been reading lots of different forums etc in regards to the way forward but there seems to be lots of contradictory information. Do I have to have a one year visa before I can apply for a retirement visa. I will meet all the other requirements regarding money in the bank etc. If someone can let me know I would be very grateful. Thank you and have a nice day.