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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt View Post
    I've never understood why the poorer countries make it harder for westerners to enter (Laos, Cambo, Vietnam, Myanmar all need visas) and the richer countries make it easier (Malaysia and Singapore 90 days no visa required)
    You must be a bit dumb, then.

    Both Malaysians and Singaporeans can travel to Europe visa free for 90 days (out of 180 days), 90 days no visa required, as you put it.


    Nationals from the poorer countries you mentioned cannot, and thus need visas.

    Some countries allow Thais to enter for 90 days without a visa, such as Brazil, and thus Brazilians can enter Thailand for 90 days without a visa too.

    Who'd a thunk it could work like that, eh.

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    Not always so. Japanese Koreans and Taiwanese have long been free to enter Thailand freely but have only recently been offered it themselves, so it's not all about reciprocal arrangements.

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    You really are one dim mofo.

    Note anything about Japanese, Koreans and Taiwanese that might make them more attractive to Thailand? A reason why they might break from the pattern of reciprocity that mao mentioned?








    Clue: $

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    I was actually interested in your response for once cy, so I read it. I needn't have bothered because it's typically numbskulled and illogical. I won't make that mistake again.

    If North Asian tourist money is so important to Thais they they'll act unilaterally, it goes against the logic of why Vietnam or Brazil for example requires visas for many visitors of wealthy countries.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt
    I was actually interested in your response for once cy, so I read it. I needed have bothered because it's numbskulled and illogical.
    Precisely why I knew you wouldn't be able to resist responding to it!




    And you're reading this too, but won't respond beyond another tedious load of shite about your ignore list.

    Shit smeggly, could you be any more transparent?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt View Post
    Not always so. Japanese Koreans and Taiwanese have long been free to enter Thailand freely but have only recently been offered it themselves, so it's not all about reciprocal arrangements.
    It is in all the countries that you 'never understand' about and named - Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar.

    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt View Post
    I've never understood why
    Do you understand now, or are you still all confuddled over it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by justme2017 View Post
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    ^ you paid £12 grand for a visa?!
    I think living near easy access to leaving a foreign country is always a sensible consideration... so proximity to borders, ports, and airports.
    A coastal border region with low traffic density and an airport is thus a prime location.
    I am under 50 and not married and need to live in Thailand. So what else was I supposed to do? Anyway he the OP didn't say cheapest he said easiest and I don't think it can be argued that there is any easier visa than that.
    You just off the boat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt View Post
    I've never understood why the poorer countries make it harder for westerners to enter (Laos, Cambo, Vietnam, Myanmar all need visas) and the richer countries make it easier (Malaysia and Singapore 90 days no visa required) when it's the opposite for Thais travelling abroad worldwide. I guess it's a communism thing.
    I reckon they just dont want overrun with foreign criminals and sex tourists

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    Quote Originally Posted by justme2017
    Are you saying that I am not a member of the TE program? I can offer pretty conclusive proof. Anyway I knew somebody would have to say something like this it seems the TE card is a lightning rod.
    Ahem, you opened that door yourself? I know of two, very different farangs, who've purchased that TE ticket, and with relative financial ease to their purses. However, but they're certainly not boasting about it, or offering to "prove" it, especially on an open internet debate platform, eh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton View Post
    ^No. I think there is one for a retirement visa, but not for what I have.
    For retirement visa in PH.

    35 to 49 Years Old = US$50,000.00

    50 years old and Above:

    A. With Pension = US$10,000.00

    B. Without Pension = US$20,000.00

    PRA: Philippine Retirement Authority

    * May be used for investment/s in RFO Real Estate Properties;

    * Investment value must be at least US$50,000.00

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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt
    I won't make that mistake again.
    Which is why you will remain the forum oaf on such matters.

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    Indonesia does not require proof of income for retirement visa. After 5 single year retirement visas one can get a 5 year one. First one is expensive as it has to be done through an agent after that it looks OK cost wise.

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    Not Myanmar! Overpriced and while in theory owning a condo is possible getting the paperwork together is very hard and will involve some money under the table. I still think living in Thailand rivals most of its neighbors in terms of quality of life and house prices. I'd be looking at that 5 year visa if I was in the OPs position.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
    Not Myanmar! Overpriced and while in theory owning a condo is possible getting the paperwork together is very hard and will involve some money under the table. I still think living in Thailand rivals most of its neighbors in terms of quality of life and house prices. I'd be looking at that 5 year visa if I was in the OPs position.

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    I got visa to Cambodia two times. Both was successful

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    I'm going back to Cambodia next month, be the first time back in ten years.

    I'll bet ya 55 baht that I'll be very happy coming back to Thailand.

    Just goin for a look see with my Handbag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Immigrunt View Post
    I've never understood why the poorer countries make it harder for westerners to enter (Laos, Cambo, Vietnam, Myanmar all need visas) and the richer countries make it easier (Malaysia and Singapore 90 days no visa required) when it's the opposite for Thais travelling abroad worldwide. I guess it's a communism thing.
    ...surely not because the likes of TuskegeeBen don't want farang in their country taking all the best women and improving the gene pool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by terry57
    I'll bet ya 55 baht that I'll be very happy coming back to Thailand
    I'll raise ya 45, and pay you 100 bht to go back to Thailand (that includes the handbag). I'm very impressed by Siem Reap, the Cambodian people, and the overall direction of the country. frankly, I would prefer to live there.

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    Why don't you?

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    Reasons. As the saying goes, watch this space.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickschoppers View Post
    ^^
    I was not aware Cambodia's political infrastructure mirrored that of Thailand. Please clarify.
    Both are very corrupt and this prevents progress to a better life for the people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sabang View Post

    I'll raise ya 45, and pay you 100 bht to go back to Thailand (that includes the handbag). I'm very impressed by Siem Reap, the Cambodian people, and the overall direction of the country. frankly, I would prefer to live there.
    Na,

    I thought it was a shit pit the first time i went, only going bak to show the Handbag Angkor Wat and the fact Airfares were piss cheap and scored a top hotel at half price.

    I'm sure the Infrastructure has improved ( had to Eh, people are OK but it just will never achieve all the good stuff Thailand has.

    So why do you not go live there ?

    You can then report back on what it's really like.

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    Actually, I might not even be going .

    I need to get an online Visa arranged and my ugly head shot is staggering bad and evil.

    They may take one look and bin it.
    Ive been sick this week, that's my excuse EH.

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    China is very difficult.. and if you want to talk about which country is easiest to get a visa to teach in.. I can definitely say that China, South Korea and the Middle East (Kuwait) all have a lot of paperwork. China and SK by far are not easy countries to get a work visa!!! China has made it so difficult this year not only for new teachers to the country, but for people who move to a different city already living in China.

    I think Trump has not helped the situation!!

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    I'm not sure this news piece merits a new thread on a Thai forum. Anyway, yesterday Malaysia announced big changes to its MM2H visa which will impact not only new but existing visa holders. Anyone with or aspiring to have an MM2H visa will despair:




    PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has been reactivated with several changes made to the policy.

    The decision to bring back the programme was made following a Cabinet decision on July 14 and 30 as part of a strategy under the National Economic Recovery to boost the economy.

    Announcing this, Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the temporary halt of the programme last year had enabled his ministry as well as the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry to review and re-evaluate the MM2H programme.

    “New applications can be submitted beginning October, and this process will be overseen by the Immigration Department,” he said on Wednesday (Aug 11).

    Wan Ahmad Dahlan said while he was aware of the people’s concern over the entry of foreigners into the country via the programme, the government has agreed to set a ceiling on the number of participants, including the principal and their dependents at one time to be not more than 1% of the number of Malaysian citizens.

    There are currently 57,478 holders of the MM2H passes, as well as their dependents.

    The government has also introduced nine new conditions for those intending to apply for the programme, including participants must be in the country for at least 90 cumulative days in a year to ensure they truly contribute to the Malaysian economy.

    Participants are also required to have an offshore income of at least RM40,000 a month, compared to RM10,000 previously and a fixed deposit account with a minimum of RM1mil, where 50% maximum withdrawal from a principal amount is allowed for the purpose of buying property, health and children’s education.

    The age for those eligible to apply has now been placed under two categories, namely for those between the age of 35 and 49, and the other category is for those 50 years and above.

    “The government is introducing this category (ages 35 to 49), so that only participants who are financially stable and with permanent employment can apply for the MM2H programme,” said Wan Ahmad Dahlan.

    Malaysia My Second Home to be reactivated with changes, says Home Ministry | The Star

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