BillStrangeOgre

On 7/19/2022 at 7:07 PM, AventurasEnMadrid said:

@chacha boom localbitcoins takes a big fee - are you able to open a Thai bank account? If so, use bitkub or satang pro (local exchanges) which both have good liquidity for USDT.

If you have further questions on this subject let me know and I'll answer them without the sarcasm or negativity you typically get here.... you're getting a lot of bad answers.

Sorry for the delay in getting back here. I've been travelling

Thanks and yes, i have a Bangkok Bank account. I'll look into bitkub, do i need proof of address in Thailand for their KYC?

Cheers

52 minutes ago, shdmn said:

Why use a plethora of existing services that work well with banks and charge almost nothing when you can do it with bitcoin instead and almost certainly pay a lot more in fees and exchange etc.

 

About the only reason I can see for someone wanting to do this is if the money comes from questionable sources and/or was never reported for tax purposes.

This is what i'm looking into. Which banking system is cheapest for sending money? Then i can do a comparison 

Yeah, crypto is full of scammers.

There must be a large exchange used by Thais. I wouldn’t be storing anything on there just use it as a vehicle to ‘off ramp’ to my Thai bank account 

Thanks for all the replies...very helpful! ????

Bill

Hi, i'm a Brit over 60 and i've been searching but cannot find a comprehensive 'how to' to get the 'retirement visa'

Is it best enter on a tourist visa and what steps are then necessary?

Thanks for any help

Hi, i'll be arriving Bangkok mid June and need to get an implant done, pretty straight forward procedure on a front tooth. Can anyone recommend a good dentist? I've used Bumrungrad before and been very happy but i think there's cheaper options out there

Thanks

6 hours ago, Homburg said:

I did this a few weeks ago. LHR-BKK-PNH in my case. For BKK transit, the layover time must be less than 24 hrs. It is best to have the travel insurance specifically mention that it covers Covid in Thailand. I asked my UK insurers about that and they emailed me a letter confirming that.  The letter was accepted without any issues.

All the paperwork was checked at LHR before my boarding passes were issued, and I expected that I would not need it all again untilI arrived in PNH, but unlike a recent transit in SIN, everything was VERY, VERY closely scrutinised at the departure gate in BKK.  

Best to have everything printed out as well as on your phone.  I carry two copies of everything just in case one gets retained/lost/damaged.

 

 

I'm looking at Etihad, i have a lot of credit with them. They will provide a single itinerary with Vietnam Airlines and covid insurance is included in ticket price

Thanks for the info ????

Hi, i'm a Brit looking to transit Suvarnabhumi to Ho Chi Minh in a couple of weeks. I've got all my vaccination certificates. Anyone know what else i need to have and do to get through?

Thanks

Thanks for the responses...someone's making money! ????

Hi, the cheapest i've found via the Thailand Pass website is 4,100bht! (£95) for arrival in BKK

I need the transfer, the room for 1 night (arrive after 1pm), test and result

Anyone know of a cheaper option?

Cheers

Thanks Upnotover, my bad! lol ???? That would make more sense!

Woulda thought Phuket code woulda started with a P though!

Thanks

I'm a Brit planning to fly Etihad: London, transit Abu Dhabi with a stop only in Hong Kong-Bangkok on 15/03. I have credit with Etihad or i would fly another airline. I know of the changes to entry restrictions due to come in on March 1st. I shouldn't have any trouble transiting Abu Dhabi but can anyone tell me if there are restrictions on passengers on a flight that only stops in Hong Kong before arriving in Bangkok?

Thanks for any help

On 11/19/2021 at 4:59 PM, BKKTRAVELER said:

I think you scared him away ????????

I don’t scare so easily ???? 

50 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I'm on your page. However your talking ancient pre covid history.

Point is prior to covid I went to Saigon every month. Fact is no longer possible.

It's a huge assumption to think that there will be easy options to fly out back into Thailand early next year.

Just using Saigon as one example. Today's new covid cases ~12k think deaths rose to 135+.

Personally I'm telling folk in Vietnam most likely. I'm  not back there till mid next year.

Your exit/reentry will be gamble.

All good points Jack and I will keep them in mind, cheers ???? 

But being the eternal optimist  it’s probably the route I’ll take and hope it all works out ???? 

10 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I outlined the non O option without extension. 

That gives you 7 months.

The issue with METV you will need to exit Thailand. 

You won't like my suggestion but personally I would enter visa exempt. Obtain a non O retirement and also 12 month extension. After you obtain the extension you can live off the money. Your not intending to obtain another extension.

That would require 800k in bank for approx 3 months all up. 

 

 

Okay, thanks for the response Jack but leaving Thailand by plane for a neighbouring country for a few days or a week every now and then to get an extension wouldn't be an issue for me

Cheers

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Bill, what's your preferred length of stay. 

...i'd like the option to stay around 6-9 months if possible

8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

A multiple entry allows unlimited 60 day entries for 6 months from the date of issue. Every time you enter the country you get a new 60 day entry that can be extended for 30 days.

It is possible to get almost 9 months of stay from it by entering to get a new 60 day entry just before it expires and then extend it for 30 days,

Okay, that's what i'm looking for.

So i apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa valid for 3 months at the embassy in London? Thanks

4 minutes ago, mikebike said:

As long as you wish if you don't mind breaking laws...

...thanks but breaking laws is not an option for me

8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That was possible with 60 day covid 19 extensions but those could end at any time.

If apply for a multiple entry tourist visa (METV) and dependent upon how difficult it is you could leave and re-enter the country to get a another 60 day entry after the first one. And then another one just before the visa expires (6 months from the day it is issued).

...are you saying it's possible to leave (KL example) and get another 60 day tourist visa before the fist one is expired?

Not sure i understood correctly

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Here is one suggestion.

Enter tourist visa and obtain extension. That's 60+30.

Next apply for a non O based on retirement. The pain is that on day you apply you need 800k baht in Thai bank in your name only.

The nice thing is you can withdraw it after you obtain the non O.

That visa gives you 90 day stay.

All up 6 months.

Some will suggest obtain  STV however messy.

Thanks Jack.

I used to have a 'retirement' visa many years ago, so familiar with the process but now not sure i want to go through the hassle again. I just thought it was possible to stay up to 6 months or so on a tourist visa

Cheers

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's impossible to answer. It will depend on if/when land borders open along with other things.

What's your age and how long would you like to visit Thailand.

Thanks for the answers.

Didn't know age was a factor but i am 64. I want to stay as long a s possible. I know about the 'retirement' visa but might look into that at a later date. I will fly in to Bangkok.

I thought i read somewhere that it's possible to stay up to 6 months on a 3 month tourist visa with extensions etc ?

Hi, i'm a Brit in the UK double jabbed (will have the third jab very soon)

This covid malarkey has made everything very complicated now. I will be applying for a tourist visa at the embassy next week for a planned trip back to Thailand in January. What is the longest i can realistically stay on a tourist visa with extensions etc?

Thanks for any help

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

Yes.

Common is 5mg.

Forget price around 50 Baht for 10. 

 

 

Thanks, that's exactly what i'm looking for. Where can i buy in central Bangkok?

Cheers