Thai Business Visas and Work Permit "Limbo"?

An explanation with regards to the "waiting period" between one's arrival in Thailand and the date that one's Work Permit is issued which has been longer than normal over the last 18 months.

O Retirement Visas, the Thailand Pass, and Insurance

Additional discussion and insight with regards to the insurance requirement for the Thailand Pass and how this could affect O Retirees who wish to travel in and out of Thailand.

Are Insurance Rules for Thai Retirement Visas "Discriminatory"?

A discussion and some insight on insurance for the Thailand Pass which would be required if retirees wished to travel in and out of Thailand as opposed to those who did not.

"Grandfathered Out" of Insurance for Thai Retirement Visas?

Some insight with regards to insurance requirements for those on Retirement Visas who wish to leave Thailand and travel back in on the Thailand Pass.

A 17% Fixed Income Tax Rate to Attract Foreigners to Thailand?

A discussion on incentives that the Thai Government is proposing in order to entice more foreigners to come to work in Thailand.

What If I Get a Positive PCR Test While Quarantined in Thailand?

A discussion on what would most likely happen if one were to test Positive with a PCR test during the one night quarantine upon arrival in Thailand.

Update on Financial Requirements for Thai Retirement Visas

Some additional information regarding changes to financial requirements for Retirement Visas, details of which have been posted on Thai Consulate websites.

Vaccination Requirements in the Thai Visa Extension Process?

Some clarification with regards to documentation regarding COVID testing or proof of vaccination that may be required in order to enter Immigration premises.

Will Thai O Retirement Visas Become More Widely Used in the Future?

Some insight regarding O Retirement visas in Thailand and whether they may be issued abroad in the future.

Differences Between Thai Honorary Consulates & Consulates-General

Some clarification on the difference between Honorary Consulates and Consulates-General and the scope of their respective authority.