News, places, events and mutual support for French people abroad.
The Immigration Bureau launches THIM, a future "Super App" for all foreigners: TDAC, documents, immigration appointments. Official launch August 2026.
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Le gouvernement thaïlandais a approuvé le 19 mai 2026 la fin du séjour sans visa de 60 jours : les Français, Belges, Suisses et Canadiens passent à 30 jours, l'Inde bascule au visa à l'arrivée et le Maroc perd tout accès sans visa. Décryptage complet d'une réforme qui rebat les c...
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500 THB/day fine, up to 10-year entry ban… Everything you need to know about overstaying in Thailand and how to fix your situation.
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Les visa runs en Thaïlande sont de plus en plus encadrés en 2026. Nouvelles limites aux frontières terrestres, justificatif de fonds, alternatives légales : tout ce qu'il faut savoir.
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Tout savoir pour prolonger votre visa en Thaïlande : procédure TM7, documents, coûts, bureaux d immigration et conseils par type de visa (touristique, retraite, travail, DTV).
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787 fire hotspots detected in a single day in Chiang Mai. Pollution reaches dangerous levels. Advice for expats.
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Complete comparison of Thailand visas for digital nomads: DTV, tourist, ED, Elite. Costs, duration, pros & cons and best coworking spaces.
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Everything about the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): eligibility, documents, process, cost and comparison with the tourist visa. A practical guide for remote workers.
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Complete guide to retiring in Thailand: three monthly budgets, Non-O-A visa, healthcare, taxes and the best cities for French retirees.
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Moreta just reopened its Personal ThaiQR beta: foreigners in Thailand can now pay via QR code directly from their foreign bank account. Here is how it works, what it costs, and why it is a game-changer for expats.
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Everything you need to know about the 10-year LTR visa in Thailand. The 4 categories, income requirements ($80,000/year), 17% tax advantage, Digital Work Permit. The complete guide for French expats in 2026.
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Everything you need to know about the Thailand Privilege (Elite Visa) in 2026. Prices from 600,000 THB to 2M+ THB, VIP benefits, 5 to 20-year packages, and who it's really suitable for. The unfiltered guide for French expats.
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Peine de mort évitée pour la tueuse au cyanure, rumeurs de réduction d’exemption de visa, test d’un visa long terme lié à l’immobilier, 72 tigres morts à Chiang Mai, chute mortelle à Pattaya du cofondateur d’ASOS, taxis sous QR codes: décryptage complet.
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The complete guide to the Non-ED student visa for Thailand. Thai courses, martial arts, university: conditions, accredited schools, costs, and limitations. Everything a French expat needs to know in 2026.
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Everything you need to know about the Non-B visa to work legally in Thailand. Work permit, employer sponsorship, 4:1 ratio, costs, and detailed procedures. The practical guide for French expats in 2026.
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Élections thaïlandaises, rumeurs de visas (60 à 30 jours), projets de refonte pour attirer télétravailleurs et étudiants, piste de visa long terme via immobilier, fiscalité des retraités, boom touristique, applis bancaires désactivées sur vieux smartphones, pont vers Koh Samui et...
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Saison touristique sous tension en Thaïlande : surconsommation de sel aux allures de crise, contrôles d’immigration plus tatillons, dérapages de visiteurs — entre graffitis sur un temple, crime sordide et amende pour un couple français. Un bol d’air tout de même avec la Balloon F...
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France-Thailand tax treaty, 2024 reform, required documentation: everything French retirees in Thailand need to know about pension taxation.
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The complete guide to the Non-O marriage visa for French expats married to a Thai national. Financial requirements, application process, annual extensions, and practical tips for 2026.
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Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya, or Koh Samui? Complete comparison of Thailand's best retirement cities: budget, healthcare, quality of life, and French-speaking community.
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