Can someone please tell me what they believe is the best medical insurance for a 65 year old British expat who has had heart surgery.

How many days prior to the expiration of my Non-Immigrant O visa can I apply for my annual extension?  Also, is the timeframe the same whether I am doing it on my own or using an agent? Thanks 🙏

Hello, Is it possible to go to immigration after only two weeks in Thailand with "non o for retirement" and get the one year extension because the funds in bank account are over a million since a year already? or is there a minimum number of day of being in Thailand before a one year extension can be stamped ? thank you all

Hello,

Has anyone successfully obtained the Non-Immigrant OX 5-Year Retirement Visa? If so, could you kindly share your experiences, tips, and advice? Additionally, does applying through an agent or law firm offer any advantages for the applicant?

Thank you.

Have I got this right

I enter on a visa exempt.

Apply for an O-Visa, I have the requirements, and I get 90 days.

Apply for a year extension.

I have to leave after 90 days but need to get a re-entry visa to return.

I re-enter for another 90 days then leave after getting another re-entry visa which would allow me back in 7 months.

When I return can I apply for another year extension?

Thanks.

Hi, can anyone recommend a good and reliable agent for DTV? Is it easy enough for me to DIY? Planning to use soft skills (Thai cooking 🍳 - don't laugh. I love to cook) 😍 I'll also need to find a creditable cooking school that can give me a certificate 😅

Thanks in advance. 🙏

Hi - DTV and TAX

I have had a look and couldn't find anything specific on this.. Re DTV - I have a DTV now, but will generally zip back every 5 months to avoid doing the 180 day renewal and need to for medical checkups. (I do the 90 when needed..)

So, if I'm here 5 months, home two months, back 5 months.... then home to UK... so how does this tax issue work.

The premise of DTV was that we are remote working, which I do, for my UK company and another UK company... part of the reason I go back is also to go into the London office. The DTV, I thought, was all about DTV people not hitting Thai tax and being a burden on their tax office.

yet, I am a bit confused as to how I might be caught into paying any Thai tax...

How would they figure it out? We're not allowed Thai bank accounts, no QR apps, everything I pay is via my UK debit card or cash that I bring out with me. I pay the rent via direct bank transfer from UK.

any thoughts?

Morning, Anyone know where/how to apply for international drivers license before arriving in Thailand?

* EDIT *

- Drivers PERMITTTT

“Can’t believe how ppl like this survive”

Well my friend i don’t know how ppl around you survive.

GEEEEEEZ to those of jumping on my axxx perhaps a hobbie… passion project… arts n craft …..

My situation isn’t as simple as do it in ur home country …

define home, I haven’t lived in Australia for 3.5 years have been living Spain for the last year point whatever and hold a long term visa to live here in Spain with Spanish IDs, am a Spanish tax resident, AND APPLYING FOR MY DTV from Spain, but passport still Australian.

I can’t get any answers in Spain nor through my Thai agent …

and geez didn’t think a damn war would break out l.

To those of you actually giving me suggestions much appreciated. 🙏

To the rest of u…

Hope to never meet u in Thailand

I have zero interest in ppl who’s first choice is hate sooooo GR8 M8 (if ur Australian u know)

I’m Soooooo saving this post to cross reference ppl I meet 😂🤦‍♀️ and in the famous worlds of a great man “ Swasdi Never”

Has anyone tried using the Service Certification Letter you can request on the True Move app, which is listed as a new feature, to meet banking requirements? It has your name, passport and phone numbers and confirms that the number is currently active. Just stumbled across it today on an unrelated matter.

Hello. Looking for some tips about DTV visa, as it is said that 800K bahts to be shown while applying. Is this amount to be available in a Thai bank account ? In that case, what is the best way to open an account ? Thank you