JackNymble

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Visa Exemption

it appears that as an Australian I can Enter Thailand without a prior issued visa, valid for 30 days.

If a border run is done, Malaysia/Australia/Cambodia/Vietnam, is there a minimum time away to avoid any complications getting back in?

Thanks to those who have taken the time to reply.

With a border-run, can it be anywhere outside of Thailand?

ie., can I skip over to Malaysia, or Vietnam etc., or does it have to be back to Australia, for purposes of CentreLink?

(once, in Malaysia, I flew to Singapore and came back over the causeway ... crowded as hell, so I’m sure I’ll pass unnoticed: one-week visa with instructions to report to Immigration).

Multiple-entry would seem to be the way to go, to learn the ropes.

Now another question please:

In Malaysia I was happy to live and eat where locals did; in fact it made the whole experience just that, an experience.

I know this is Avery generic question, depending on where, and standard, etc., but for those of you staying in different places as “Cheapskate Charlie’s”, what would be your typical monthly expense, in Baht, including modest accomodation, food, just getting around etc., with still some spending money left over?

Do CentreLink need to know you’re overseas for an extended period?

Thanks again

Some years ago I worked and lived and Malaysia for 2.5 years.

I know Malaysia isn't Thailand, but it has given me some first-hand experience of living as a local.

Now, I'm at that point where I want to put my Australian life into a cardboard box, store it away somewhere, and head to Thailand, for the indefinite future.

Are there any Aussies who can give this newbie some simple step-by-step guidelines?

eg.,

1/ what kind of visa?

2/ how long does it last?

3/ what's required for visa renewal?

4/ how to find an apartment?

5/ where do you live, and why?

When I moved to Malaysia I'd already been there a number of times, as I was marrieded to a Malaysian Chinese, so I managed to hit the ground running, albeit stumbling at times.

Thailand, I'm heading there for the first time, now by myself.

I'll be making a preliminary trip in a few months, but would like to start laying out my roadmap before I arrive.

Any help, tips, advice, greatfully appreciated.