LivingNThailand

This is what I have said a couple of times in the past and actually got some thumbs down here. When you travel, you are a Guest in any country you visit. You are not entitled to anything. People should be grateful that they are being able to travel and experience other cultures. Back in the day, I would read (yes in books) on what to do and how to behave when traveling to different countries. Not going to say anything else, or will get "scolded" by some people. Everyone, please have a calm and peaceful day !

Good to know about Thai Language. My Bangkok Bank account shows the transfers as International Transfer with date and time of transfer (I tried to copy and paste but it didn't work) I just got the renewal two weeks ago. Do I start next month (April) to show income? If so, I might use my other Kasikorn account instead. Easier to get statement. Thanks. Actually, I usually transfer at the end of the month, so it would be something like March 30, 2026

I just renewed my retirement visa extension for the 10th time 2 weeks ago. Very easy. I always go to immigration about 2-3 weeks early to check with them to make sure nothing (it does a little every year) has changed. It was super easy and took about 15 minutes. I just realized I can do the income method. Two years ago, I changed the way my retirement money comes in every month. Direct from my USA bank account to a Thailand bank account. Showing international transfer monthly. So next year I'm going to immigration and confirm i can do that. If so, I can free up my 800,000. Just make sure your monthly income comes into your Thailand bank as an international deposit.

People are so ready to Hate. Not my generation. We were the Love Love Love generation. https://www.thephuketnews.com/restaurant-owner-says-israeli-tourist-provoked-flag-confrontation-99541.php You can copy and paste the link. If the link doesn't work then it is in the Phuket News Restaurant owner says Israeli tourist provoked flag confrontation

Normally I wouldn't respond to something like this, but I read an update and the owner of the restaurant is a Muslim who had the Palestinian flag on the wall. The customer came in and demanded he take the flag off the wall and allegedly started preaching to the owner. Who then threw him out of his restaurant. His business, his option to put whatever he wants on his walls. If you don't like the decor, then leave. In Phuket there is a huge Muslim community and I am privileged to know a lot of these fine people. The official count in Phuket says that about 30% of the population is Muslim and they get along with everyone, except it appears, some people who demand they redecorate their business. Tourists can be ignorant about this religious makeup of Phuket and they need to be tolerant of all Thai people that live in Phuket. They are only guests in this fine country. Which will never happen, but we can only hope.

The Cuban government used to do that to American passports. I'm not sure if they still do it. Times have changed.

That is what I do. I print out the form and keep it in my passport, but NOT stapled. If I need to take my passport somewhere I put the 90 day form somewhere safe until I get back

Call me paranoid but I have every single bank book issued to me since I moved here 10+ years ago. Also every single passport issued to me since I was 18. 😅 Smart man. I'm in the process of doing the same. Me too. 😁

This was in the Phuket News a few weeks ago. Whether the immigration officers at the airport know about it, that's another thing: As of late 2025/early 2026, the 20,000 Thai Baht (or 40,000 per family) proof of funds required for tourist entry into Thailand does not have to be physical cash. Phuket Immigration clarified that the money simply needs to be accessible, allowing for credit cards, debit cards, or banking app balances. Official Position: While historically rigid, Phuket Airport Immigration Chief Pol Col Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun confirmed in December 2025 that cash is not mandatory, according to a post on Facebook.

I believe it is 20,000 or the equivalent. ATM, credit card, bank app or whatever is used now. Not a lot for starting a holiday in a foreign country. Besides he was drunk, wasn’t wearing any clothes which is also not a good way to start a holiday in a foreign country 😂. And arriving at immigration.

Traveling is not an entitlement it is a privilege. Something that has been forgotten over the years.

That’s only about $650. If you don’t have that you shouldn’t be on an international flight and stay home.

How do you do the TM30 online? I can do the 90 day on line but I thought you had to be an owner or agent to do the TM30 on line. For future reference. Thanks.

I live in Phuket and there is a drive through window. AFter getting my stamps in the new passport, I walked through the drive through (only because it was late afternoon and no one was in line, you can't do it early or when there are cars there) The officer was kind enough to input my new passport info at that time. I cannot guarantee that they would do it again. I was lucky and it was August/September a very slow time there. Now, I think the general rule is you need new TM 30 before you do the 90 day report. You can do it the same day as 90 day, or the same day you get your stamps in new passport. Depends on your schedule and what is going on at immigration. I didn't mean to confuse anyone.

Thanks. Just go in and say This is What I want to Do. Have some extra money in the pocket. My mind is a bit more peaceful now. Thank you. Sorry to hear about Ubonjoe.