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Australian passport holder with O-X visa.
My O-X is 10 years. 5 plus 5. The first 5 years finishes October 2025.
The O-X has been difficult because Immigration officers don't understand it's details....they don't encounter it in everyday dealings. Also the financial requirement means too much cash tied up in bank.
As I have a Thai wife, I want to change to a Marriage Visa.
The I/O we've asked thinks I cannot change to a Marriage Visa unless my first 5 year extension comes around {in 18 months}, or they suggested going back to Australia and try to cancel my existing visa there, then apply for a 3 month visa and re-enter Thailand and apply to convert to Marriage Visa.
As I'm skeptical of the advice by I/O, I'm reaching out to other expats that may have an easy answer for me.
Thanks if others can assist.
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I had to show Aus assets to be deemed eligible.
I set up Thai bank account for transfer to achieve 3M thb after entering Thailand
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I'm on an o-x issued in Sydney. Every Thai immigration officer I've dealt with (airports, border crossing, immigration offices etc etc) now nothing about how o-x works. If I had my time over, I'd have MUCH rather had o-a.
They just shake their head and look at one another at the mention of o-x.
They don't want to see me every year to look at bank statements, but I have found, after 3 years of o-x that it would be much more manageable.
Keep it simple and you'll be happier with your Thai experience
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2 hours ago, thcosh said:
anybody has been on keto for long time ?
12 months for me. Dramatic improvement in my health
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latest Pajero has no spare, but our new Fortuner has an actual spare tyre. Has 12v front and rear as well as a 220v and some usb's. I'd much rather a real spare.
Unfortunately, though, there's a habit of people stealing the spare on the fortuners...raming a metal bar thru the plastic bumper and off comes the spare. Had to buy a locking device to keep ours intact.
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1 minute ago, time2093 said:This is the response I got regarding financing through Thanachart Bank which seems the most popular bank to get financing.As a foreigner, there are two alternative ways to get a car loan:1.If you have either work permit and regular income in Thailand (3-6 months income history, depending on such things as salary and how safe the bank considers your work), you are OK.2. If you have regular pension from your home country, you are also OK.Also, your age has to be no more than 72 when you pay the last installment.
Thanks, I'll check them out
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I'm in the market for a new SUV (Fortuner or Pajero), here on Retirement visa. Plenty of funds for 30 or 40 % downpayment, and can easily manage the repayments, but can't get finance approval.
Just wondering if those with more wisdom than me can suggest a way to get finance approved. Dealership finance brokers...no luck, and Bangkok Bank personal loan guideline say max age 65.
Thanks for any ideas
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3 minutes ago, LivinLOS said:
Sorry for the slow reply, dont log in here much..
First.. Thanks for doing the leg work.. Its great 'your' immigration confirmed that.. I just wish we could get it safely in writing somewhere.. Along with all the other aspects.
The stages of money is important, and confused at best but at least some horses mouth information.Yes, agree, for such critical issues with a long stay visa, there's not a lot of expertise or consistent information
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visited my local IO again, so while there, enquired again about whether I need to report every year on my O-X, or after 5 years. Counter officers doing the processing said "just go the stamp" (which would mean only at the end of 5 years}. Some more questioning got us in a consultation with a more senior IO from the back office. This IO showed us their rules for O-X from their internal documentation. There is definitely a statement that a YEARLY visit to Immigration is required. The document was in Thai, but confirmed by the IO and my Thai partner that yearly reporting is needed.
I'm not saying that other locations might treat this issue differently, but for my local office, and from the guidelines on the Immigration system shown to us, it seemed fairly clear what is expected. The document is STM 5, and didn't seem just something written up for the local office.
I'll certainly be back every year with the necessary bank and insurance info to keep me "valid".
Good luck to all those navigating the mysteries of this visa type.
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1 minute ago, WaveHunter said:
I agree it's not always a good idea to get all "preachy" about this stuff but sometimes when you find something that really works for you and there is sound scientific basis for it, and there is such a prevailing misunderstanding what constitutes "proper" nutrition, it's kind of hard to keep it to yourself...so sometimes, for better or worse, I tend to get on a soapbox. ????
Yes, very easy to do when it's been such a great plan for me
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13 minutes ago, cooked said:
I don't think anyone has stated that Keto= Zero carbs. ALL CARBS transform themselves into glucose eventually, the ones that don't, so called fibre, add little enhancement to the taste or pleasure of food. Excess glucose will lead to build up of visceral fat and inflammation of the arteries and other organs.
I'm 72 and cycle between occasional 24 hour fasts, strict Keto + IF, low carb + IF and targeted Keto, which I am almost ashamed to admit, all gets scheduled around my running races and long run days. Another Half Marathon coming up in January, not my first, and plenty of proof in that pudding.
Wow. Fantastic from my perspective at 66. Best of luck with your half marathon.
Another low carb / intermittent fasting success story. Great to hear your thoughts
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my experience (6 months low carb and IF16:8) has been terrific for me. I hate the idea of preaching about diet, but all I can do is give my own experience, which has been steady weight loss with little exercise, and my blood sugars have gone from the "pre-diabetic" back down to the "normal" range. Good luck to you both on your path to better health.
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yes, from me as well, as a "newbie" on O-X here this year, I have appreciated everyone's input.
regards and best wishes...the forum is a great source of information and alternative views.
Thanks to everyone
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In Australia most of the blood testing is covered by the government, but wage earners all pay an annual levy towards health care, and many (who can afford it) have their own private insurance.
Patients generally need a doctor's referral for the testing.
Much easier here to be able to order my own for a reasonable price.
Again, thanks for your insight and experience
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6 minutes ago, howerde said:On a O-X you are stamped in for 5 years or til your passport expires, yes multi entry. no need to report to immigration yearly
When I entered , BKK immigration only stamped me in for 1 year on O-X. This was later amended at my local IO. I think, again pointing to some confusion amongst Thai officialdom
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My IO said I'd need to come back to them 1 year from entry, but I was the first O-X they had dealt with ever
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I'm recently arrived on O-X, and I agree with many of the comments. I only had the option of O-A or O-X to be able to leave my own country due to restrictions in place at the time. I understand the benefits of obtaining Non O after arrival, but that option wasn't available to me.
The financial constraints of the amount needing to sit in a Thai Bank are considerable......I can manage it, but there are few tangible benefits.
The "rarity" of O-X has also been problematic. My local IO had NEVER dealt with one, so there was lots of head scrathing on my first visit, and probably will be when I go back to do the 90 days.
At BKK airport immigration, I was only stamped in for 1 year. After a lot of phone consultaion, the stamp was changed to 5 years at my local IO. This only adds to stress levels, but I'll just try and see how it plays out when I go back to them on the 1 year visit. They were very helpful, at least, and I'm hoping for the same at subsequent visits.
Other institutions used to dealing with foreigners on Non O, or O-A, such as BKK Bank, Deptartment of Land Transport(for Driving licence) and the Amphoe office (enquiring about Yellow Book) also have no knowledge of the O-X. Although this factor hasn't been a stumbling block to my dealings with these personell, my Thai partner has done all the negotiating in Thai language, it is just another issue to detract from the value of living with O-X here in The Kingdom.
A positive to note from my limited experience is that when dealing with the front line staff at these offices is that when they realise from the visa label and the 5 year stamp that I am here on something more than the "normal" Non O or O-A, Just the feeling they convey that I might be in some way a special case, rather than an inconvenience, to be here on such a "long-stay" visa.
I hope these experiences are of some value to those considering O-X. Admittedly, the 10 years, or 5 +5, is still of some comfort, but I see little else to recommend it.
Good luck to all in navigating their way back here in the current conditions.
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9 hours ago, WaveHunter said:
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In Thailand, you don't need a prescription to get blood tests; you justHope this helps ????
Well, I've been studying and recording my own blood test results for many years, so, I'll take your advice and just get a private lab to do the tests , especially if I'm not sure about finding a local doctor for any great guidance.
Wonderful details. As I'm newly relocated in Thailand, it's all new, especially when my Thai partner isn't much into preventative health care, although she is coming around to the idea of cutting back on rice and skipping breakfast.
Haven't convinced her to let me test her blood glucose and ketones yet.
Good luck with your journey. If our planned relocation to Rayong comes off, we might catch up one day
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I'm certailny not an athlete like yourself, but back in April/May, I realised I was doing many hours of exercise per week(swimming laps, walking and dragon boat training) but wasn't loosing any weight.
After seeing some ken Berry stuff, I decided to immediately cut out all the carbs, and went on to 16:8 diet, and the weight started to go down. 6 months later, I'm still losing weight, my blood glucose is 4.9(was 6.5 , so classified as "pre-diabetic")and I'm excercising much less.
It's the best thing I've ever done for my health.
My main disappointment is the difficulty in finding a Thai, or Australian doctor to guide me. Most I've tried back in Australia still wanted to give advice about calorie control, or low fat diet, or a balanced diet...all this stuff that's just rubbish!!
Sure, plenty of info online/youtube about Keto and fasting, but it would be reassuring to be able to have a doctor to monitor my blood results and give some knowledgeable advice.
Have you found a doctor with the right strategy?
Thanks for your insight
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On 11/28/2020 at 10:35 AM, WaveHunter said:
Dr. Barry is a stickler for being 100% science-based in a real easy-to-understand way, and also backs up everything he says with links to scientific studies. Unlike most YouTube “gurus” he has nothing to sell, and is totally unbiased in his views.
Good of luck with the journey!
Thanks for the feedback Wavehunter, I've also found Ken Berry stuff great value. Good luck with your health
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On 11/11/2020 at 9:26 PM, daviddunham said:
Example: Arriving in BKK = Quarantine in Bangkok and Pattaya possible (not Phuket, Samui etc.)
I was keen to use ALQ Chonburi on flying in from Sydney, but was told my only choice was BKK hotels as the ALQ were reserved for Thai Nationals. Not sure if this was accurate, I was just glad to get into the Kingdom
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Felt lucky after arranging letter from my IO as proof address and straight in Bangkok Bank branch in Korat and they readily openned an account for me. No questions about work permits or anything else really. Just happy to get it sorted
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I entered the Kingdom from Australia 26 November, and almost ready to exit quarantine. On Non O (O-X)retirement visa. Obviously I'll need to set up banking quickly to start the transfer of funds (using THB 1.8M deposit and THB 1.2M income transferred during the year for my yearly visit to IO.
I'm going by most people's advice on the forum and hoping for a Bangkok Bank account to perhaps use Transferwize.
a. Am I correct in thinking Bangkok is the most suitable to show the transfers as "from overseas" ?
b. Are Kasikorn and TMB suitable alternatives for me to try?
c. How important are the deposit dates each month.......would I go by Calendar months, or 26 to 26 dates as I entered on 26th?
sorry for the questions, but just would like to be slightly confident of doing it correctly from the start.
Much appreciated for any advice
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Hi everyone
recently arrived keto follower from Australia currently entering the Kingdom via quarantine hotel on a long term visa to be living in Isaan with girlfriend.
Ive found keto or at least low carb and 16:8 daily has been wonderful for my weight loss / lower triglycerides and blood sugar over the past 6 months.
I'm wondering if anyone has found any clinics/doctors here that are worth contacting to advise me? Most of the standard doctors in OZ were still thinking "low fat" and "balanced diet" stuff, which was quite disappointing.
Sure there's lots of advice online and youtube, but a real qualified person to guide me over coming years would be great.
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how to convert Non O-X Retirement Visa to Marriage Visa
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Yes, I could go on and on about the problems created by having an O-X. I dream of the day I can have one the authorities understand. Maybe I'll just have to wait for the first 5 year block to come around next year.
Thanks everyone for your input, and I'm still open to other suggestions