Foreigner's Thailand

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Sarah Chen

Visa and immigration editor. Bangkok-based since 2019. Reviews guides against Immigration Bureau and MFA notices.

Articles by Sarah Chen

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Immigration

Bringing Pets to Thailand: Import Rules and Paperwork

Import dogs and cats to Thailand: rabies titre, import permit, quarantine rules, airline crates, and timing around your visa and TM.30 move-in date.

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Business

Work Permit in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Employees

Thailand work permit basics: Non-B visa, employer sponsorship, BOI routes, documents, renewal, tax ID, and what remote workers without a permit cannot do.

1 min read
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Visa & Immigration

TM.30 House Notification

TM.30 house notification explained: who files, landlord vs tenant duties, why extensions need the receipt, and how to keep proof.

1 min read
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Visa & Immigration

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Overview

Who qualifies for Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), how it differs from a tourist TR, financial rules, and where to apply in 2026.

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Visa & Immigration

90-Day Reporting in Thailand

TM.47 explained: who must file 90-day reports in Thailand, deadlines, online vs in-person filing, fines, and what to bring.

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Visa & Immigration

How to Extend a Tourist Stay in Thailand

Extend a tourist stay in Thailand: TM.7 form, 1,900 THB fee, eligible stamps, TM.30, queues, and what to do if you overstayed.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Tourist Visa Guide 2026

Exemption stamps, Tourist Visa (TR) applications, embassy fees, extensions, overstay fines, and how to read your passport stamp in 2026.

3 min read
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Immigration

Tax ID (TIN) in Thailand for Foreigners

Apply for a Thai tax identification number at the Revenue Department: who needs one, PTR-01 form, documents, and links to filing obligations.

2 min read
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Visa & Immigration

Re-Entry Permit in Thailand: Application Guide

Single vs multiple re-entry permit: TM.13 form, fees, Chaeng Watthana filing, and what happens if you leave without one.

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Immigration

First 30 Days in Thailand: Foreigner Task Checklist

Task-focused first month checklist: stamp, TM.30, SIM, bank, 90-day calendar, tax ID, and links to immigration hubs — not a holiday packing list.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Visa Requirements by Nationality (2026 Overview)

How Thailand visa rules differ by passport: exemption lists, embassy TR routes, DTV eligibility, and where to verify nationality-specific requirements in 2026.

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Immigration

Late 90-Day Report in Thailand: Fines and What Happens

Missed your TM.47 deadline? Guideline 2,000 THB fine, how officers treat repeated lateness, and how to file late without making it worse.

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Immigration

90-Day Report Online in Thailand: Step-by-Step

File TM.47 online through Immigration e-Service: account setup, eligibility, upload steps, common errors, and when you must still go in person.

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Immigration

TM.30 When Your Landlord Refuses: What To Do

Landlord or condo juristic office won’t file TM.30? Legal duty, self-filing options, power of attorney, and how to protect your extension.

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Immigration

TM.30 vs 90-Day Reporting: What Is the Difference?

TM.30 address notification vs TM.47 90-day report explained: who files, when, penalties, and how both affect visa extensions.

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Immigration

Bangkok Immigration Appointments: Chaeng Watthana & IT Square Tips

Queue strategy, documents, dress code, and transport for Bangkok Immigration: Chaeng Watthana HQ and IT Square Lak Si extension office.

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Visa & Immigration

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): Complete Guide 2026

Deep guide to Thailand DTV: eligibility categories, financial proof, application steps, stay length per entry, TM.30, 90-day reporting, and common refusals.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand LTR Visa Guide: Long-Term Resident Programme 2026

Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa explained: Wealthy Global Citizen, pensioner, remote professional, and skilled worker categories, costs, and BOI process.

2 min read
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Visa & Immigration

Non-Immigrant B Visa and Work Permit in Thailand

How to work legally in Thailand: Non-Immigrant B visa, employer sponsorship, work permit application at Labour Department, extensions, and 90-day reporting.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Visa Exemption Entry Limits: Land vs Air 2026

Visa exemption stay length at airports vs land borders, entry frequency limits, visa-run risks, and when to switch to Tourist TR or DTV instead.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Re-Entry Permit: Stay Valid While Abroad

Re-entry permits (TM.13) explained: single vs multiple, when you need one before leaving Thailand, fees, and interaction with visa extensions and 90-day reporting.

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Visa & Immigration

DTV vs LTR: Which Long-Stay Visa Fits You?

Compare Thailand DTV and LTR visas: eligibility, costs, duration, remote work rules, and who should choose each route in 2026.

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Visa & Immigration

Retirement Visa vs Thailand Privilege (Elite)

Retirement visa vs Thailand Privilege Elite: costs, eligibility, stay length, perks, and which long-stay route fits your budget.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): What to Know 2026

TDAC replaces TM.6 for air arrivals: who must complete it, deadline before landing, QR code at immigration, and how it differs from TM.30 and 90-day reporting.

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Visa & Immigration

Tourist Visa vs Visa Exemption in Thailand

Side-by-side comparison: Thailand visa exemption vs Tourist Visa TR — eligibility, cost, stay length, extensions, and which route fits your trip.

2 min read
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Healthcare

Health Insurance for Foreigners in Thailand

Health insurance for foreigners in Thailand: visa requirements, travel vs expat plans, private hospitals, and what to buy before you extend.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Visa on Arrival (VOA): Airport Guide 2026

Visa on Arrival at Thai airports: eligible nationalities, 2,000 THB fee, documents, designated ports, VOA vs exemption, and when to apply TR at embassy instead.

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Visa & Immigration

Thailand Overstay Consequences: Fines, Bans, and Fixes

What happens if you overstay in Thailand: daily fines, immigration detention risk, re-entry bans, voluntary surrender vs airport arrest, and how to avoid overstay.

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Visa & Immigration

Non-Immigrant O Visa for Marriage and Family in Thailand

Non-O visa for foreign spouses and dependants of Thais: embassy application, 400,000 THB financial proof or employment, extensions, and difference from tourist stays.

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