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If you have ever visited Thailand before, you will realize by the way people drive that it’s not too difficult to get one, it might even be too easy. Before you decide to stay in Thailand for the long term, it is important to get one, especially if you plan on driving. The traffic police routinely set up roadblocks to stop drivers and check their license, if you do not own one then you will have to pay a fine and your car might get impounded. The international driving license can be used in Thailand however, if you plan on staying for a few months, it is recommended to get a Thai driving license.
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Yes, it is possible to convert a tourist visa into a Thai student visa known as the Thai non-immigrant ED visa once you have already arrived in Thailand, however there are a few things to keep in mind. The visa rules in Thailand are subjected to changes by the immigration bureau so you should always double check with your educational institution before you apply.
Yes, it is possible to convert a tourist visa into a Thai student visa known as the Thai non-immigrant ED visa once you have already arrived in Thailand, however there are a few things to keep in mind. The visa rules in Thailand are subjected to changes by the immigration bureau so you should always double check with your educational institution before you apply. There are a few important requirements and processes that you need to know and meet in order to be able to change your visa type while in Thailand.
The Thai education visa, officially known as the Non-Immigrant ED visa is a visa for any foreign national of 12 years or older who intends to stay in Thailand for attending a full-time educational course which means that students must attend at least 100 hours of class every 90 days.
We are lucky to be living in a time when our jobs can be done remotely. The current Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses around the world to shut down their offices and allow employees to work remotely from home. Remote working as a result of the pandemic also gave birth to a new trend of people traveling to exotic destinations around the world and working remotely. All you need is an internet connection to be able to work from home or anywhere else you desire. Home internet services in Thailand generally provides good quality connections and fast speeds and According to Thailand post, Thailand has jumped 19 places compared to a year ago in a global digital wellbeing study and ranks 44th out of 110 countries when ranked according to 5 criteria namely internet quality, affordability, e-infrastructure, e-security and e-government. Thailand excelled in internet quality, ranking in at 19th, while it was ranked comparatively low in other criteria. However, according to the Speedtest Global Index, Thailand currently ranks 8th with a mean broadband speed of 223.72 Mbps, which is much faster than most western countries. The United States ranks 13th place with mean speeds of around 207 Mbps, the United Kingdom ranks 48th place at 104 Mbps, Australia ranks 59th at only 82.58 Mbps and Germany ranks at 35th with 138 mbps. If you plan on moving to Thailand, you do not have to worry about home internet speeds at all, as it is very likely that the speeds you will have access to is faster than in your home country.
Credit scores are very important to your financial life and it is used by lenders to determine a person’s creditworthiness and ability to repay loans on time. Your credit scores will affect your ability to get approved for mortgages, loans, credit cards and other forms of credit as well as the interest rate you will be offered by lenders.
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Thailand is an excellent country to retire in, there is plenty of sunshine, beaches and excellent food. One of the biggest reasons behind Thailand's popularity as a retirement destination is its affordability, you can live a comfortable life for much less as compared to western countries, or back home, depending on where you are reading from.
Buying property in Thailand is a good investment, especially considering the value you get as compared to other Asian cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong, however, it is not simple for foreigners to own land in Thailand.
In the past few years, there have been an increasing number of foreigners owning properties in Thailand. Most of these people are buying properties to live in themselves for the longer term however, there are still many foreigners who buy properties to get rental income in Thailand. This is because there are strong rental returns especially in bigger cities such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
All types of Thai visas that are available for foreigners and what each of them are for. We will also let you know the requirements for each of them so let's get on with the video…
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