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Hey Joe, The last time I entered they did ask to see my accommodation paperwork. I think it depends on the agent.

this email came from Thai Visa Centre But we can't guarantee anything as it would all depend on immigration. If they require a purchased flight ticket with an e-ticket number, then our flight reservation won't be accepted. It all depends on how immigration feels

Has anyone in the group used this process with success? OR without success?

Ubon Joe & Dr. Jack are the experts in this area. From personal experience, just pay an agent. They take care of the 90 day reporting as well as your visa for pennies. Why tie up 800,000bht un-necessarily ? ? ?

Re: Money changer on Charoenkrung Road. His name is Sak and I've been using him for years, and will continue to do so once I return. AND yes, his rates are better than Super Rich at JTC.

I have been using a money changer on Charoenkrung Road for years. Rates are hundred % better than Super Rich or any bank.

Re-entering Bangkok from USA In December. Is there a limit as too how much cash I am allowed to bring in? I seem to recall that 7 years ago I declared $10,000. What is the current amount allowed these days? Thanks

Mine was pre-existing. I have 22 stitches in my back with a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted into my body next month. Since no one will insure me below my waist, its better for me to pay out-of-pocket. That being said I will still buy 500,000 bht insurance for emergencies.

Hey Guys, I have plenty of money, but I'm not willing to pay 240k BHT. I will get insurance that satisfies any Visa requirements. Probably around 500,00- 1mm. I would never live in BKK w/o some coverage. Thanks again Dr. Jack & The Pope, Ubon Joe ! ! !

After living in BKK for 5 yrs with a retirement Visa, I left to return to the USA and my daughters wedding. I am currently 72 and will return on a 60-day tourist Visa Dec. 1st. I will then apply for my retirement Visa through ThaiVisa. My last year with LMG Insurance, was at a cost of 240,000 BHT as I've had serious back surgeries. Using the services of ThaiVisa, I do NOT have to prove health insurance to immigration, as ThaiVisa has that as part of their deal. I NEVER have to go to immigration again, including 90-day reports. They handle everything immigration related for ex-pats. (see costs below) Using ThaiVisa, they will then convert to 3 month non immigrant O (20,000 THB), then apply 1 yr. extension (14,000 THB). total 15 months 34,000 bht. , The following years will be 14,000 THB for yearly retirement extension. Does this sound about correct?