Border Runs Are a Necessity on 1 Year Thai Multiple Entry Visas

Multiple Entry 1 Year Non-Immigrant Visas require periodic "visa runs". Failure to depart can result in overstay, arrest, possible deportation, and blacklisting.
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Bank Accounts are Now a Necessity for Marriage Visas in Thailand

Those looking to extend a marriage visa in Thailand are virtually required to have a Thai bank account.
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Is A Bank Account Needed For A Retirement Visa In Thailand?

Although not a necessity in the past, since the changes to rules regarding income affidavits bank accounts are necessary in OA retirement visa application.
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Thai Immigration Officials Target Work Permit Violations

Immigration authorities in Thailand seem increasingly concerned with foreigners working illegally in the Kingdom.
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Will Insurance Soon be Required in Thai Retirement Visa Applications?

There is room to infer that some day soon Thai immigration officials may require those seeking a retirement visa to show proof of having health and medical insurance before being granted status.
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"Holes" in Visa Status and the Impact on PR Applications in Thailand

Lapses in maintaining Thai visa extension status can be detrimental to later permanent residence applications in Thailand.
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Gaps in Thai Work Permit Status & Permanent Residence Applications

Failure to extend a Thai work permit prior to expiration can have negative consequences for subsequent permanent residence applications.
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Thai Multi-Entry B Visas: Presence In-Country & Work Permit Renewal

The Thai multiple entry non-immigrant B visa interacts somewhat differently from a B visa extension when it comes to work permits.
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The O-X Visa for Long Term Retirement in Thailand

For those with the financial resources it may be possible to obtain a 10 year retirement visa for Thailand.
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New Rules Regarding Financial Criteria for the Thai Retirement Visa

It has recently been announced that there will be stricter enforcement and new rules associated with applications to extend Thai retirement visas.
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