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Can I move to Thailand with my family now at 46 years old, despite needing to wait until I'm 50?
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Oct 2, 2024
2 years ago
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi
I’m 46 years old and been married to a Thai lady for 15 years with 3 children. My wife holds British and Thai nationality as do my 3 daughters, 21,14 and 11.
I’ve £400k in an offshore bond that I could draw £2k per month from as income.
Can I and my family move to Thailand from the UK now or do I need to wait until I’m 50 years old?
I’m 46 years old and been married to a Thai lady for 15 years with 3 children. My wife holds British and Thai nationality as do my 3 daughters, 21,14 and 11.
I’ve £400k in an offshore bond that I could draw £2k per month from as income.
Can I and my family move to Thailand from the UK now or do I need to wait until I’m 50 years old?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquires about relocating to Thailand with their family at age 46, being married to a Thai citizen and having children with dual nationality. Responses clarify that they can apply for a Non-O visa based on their marriage at any age, without needing to wait until 50. Requirements include maintaining 400,000 Baht in a Thai bank account for visa extensions or providing proof of a steady income equivalent to 40,000 Baht monthly. Discussions also touch on potential living costs in Thailand, particularly education expenses for the children, which can be significant.
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Si *******
What about the kids education ?
International schools cost a fortune,
International schools cost a fortune,
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSi *******
@Mark **********
A fortune for some (me)is not a fortune for others ,true,
20k a year per child £.
Before the relentless add on.
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Peter *********
Move brother, move!
Ian ********
Are you asking if you can move visa wise then yes no problem you can get a visa based on family, if you are asking financially wise then sadly i would say no unless you have a way of earning whilst you are here, otherwise that money has to last you the rest of your life. You need to factor in many things eg. Inflation, your 2k a month now wont buy as much in 20 years time.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *******
it was more the age 46 question rather than the £2k enough money question tbh - but many thanksMark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *******
I’ve got pensions to take at 55 … and taking £2k a month from my investment of £4-500k offshore will still give the portfolio growth, as I get older I can start eating in the half million poundsReply to
Mark ***********
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Mario *********
Watch out for that sweet tea ….may have something in it ……. Now this sounds good.
Paul ********
The UK has fallen leave asap, you have money, so everything is possible in Thailand. 🕶
Carlos *********
Did you want to move to Thailand now, or do you want to wait until you're 50?
Neale *********
Private schools are super expensive in Thailand
Anthony ******************
Your children are Thai Citizens?
John *******
Enjoy Thailand have you considered moving some of That money into global equity
Risk equals return
I have less Then you but sons dual nationality and in The Royal navy so actually just 2 of us
You could be looking at a 40 year retirement
Inflation is everyone s enemy
Equity is The way forward
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would give you around 7-8 percentRisk equals return
I have less Then you but sons dual nationality and in The Royal navy so actually just 2 of us
You could be looking at a 40 year retirement
Inflation is everyone s enemy
Equity is The way forward
Michael *********
5 year DTV Visa available now. Need to show 500,000bht (equivalent) upon application, no seasoning, 10,000bht for the application. Your wife & children obviously need nothing as Thai citizens.
Us *****
You can move your family and just get a dtv for 5 years that you are married to a Thai. This will bring you to 50. But international school is going to be peng maak maak for your daughters. You might want to get a online job before you move. That 2k pound is not going to cover it.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Us ****
approx term fees per annum ?Chris *********************
@Mark **********
my 2 daughter's go to MEP school in chainart province, I pay 37k bht a year each,At there school English is the first language, Chinese, and thai, it depends on where you live for what it costs.in that price they get free school trips, good food and a good education, my daughter's are aged nearly 13 and 11 .
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ********************
that’s excellent to hear - cracking adviceReply to
Mark ***********
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Us *****
@Mark **********
international school is peng maak maak. They definitely charge you raakaa farang. You can look up the prices online. Each school is private and has their own prices. Maybe 20k pound a year. I am not sure.Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Us ****
I’ll send them to boarding school in England in that case. HahahahaReply to
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Ernesto ********
2k pounds for family of 5 per month is the real question. Schooling , health insurance, rent , transpo, food and much more. I wouldn’t risk it
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ernesto *******
it’s a minimum of £2k. My wife has income. And my 21 year old daughter may not come to Thailand, more than likely she won’t. But she’s financially independent of me now already. I’d also consider buying a business for my wife to run in her name etc
Ernesto ********
@Mark **********
I guess that’s every man’s dream. Go for itReply to
Ernesto ********
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Richard ***********
Keep your money off shore
Graham ******
In that case the DTV is the only simple option
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard **********
oh without a doubt Investment is offshore by a British company so would never move it all into any country - Thailand included
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Frank ********
@Mee *****
beware of the bond producing taxable income after being in Thailand over 180 daysMark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *******
true. Think offshore bond may avoid it. My FA will keep me right.Reply to
Mark ***********
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Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI think I could also do digital nomad work for uk firm for another £2k or so per month
Willem ****
@Mee *****
Countries such as USA, UK and Australia.... dont issue a verified proof of income.Steve ********
@Willem ***
And Denmark🇩🇰Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Willem ***
don’t think I need it from previous comments ie just leave 400k in Thai bankReply to
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Bob *******
British embassy does not issue income documents anymore
Mee ******
Another option you have apart from 400k in the bank account, is that you get a proof of income document from your embassy and submit with the rest of paperwork to the immigration for the Non-O (Thai wife).
Just to be clear, it's has to be income from oversea, and it have to be at least 40k baht or more per month.
Just to be clear, it's has to be income from oversea, and it have to be at least 40k baht or more per month.
Mee ******
I see, good to know that not all embassies offer such documents. For me, it was easy to obtain the proof of income from my embassy and it took less than 15 minutes. Submitted to the immigration with no issue.
Graham ******
@Mee *****
The British Embassy does not do the proof of income affidavit so 400k is the only option (unless the OP gets a job)Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
it seems the easiest way to be fair. And I can afford to leave £10k sitting forever if I need to.Graham ******
@Mark **********
When your annual extension is approved you can draw from the 400k for living expenses for the period leading up to 2 months before you apply for your next extension when you will need to deposit again back to the 400k. It's not dead money for life. ;)Reply to
Graham ******
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Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mee *****
I think, depending on baht vs sterling I’d have 80-100k baht per month from my investment offshore.Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mee *****
I think I would just leave 400k in the bank rather than try and prove income. But I’ll speak to my financial advisorReply to
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Chris ********
You could get a non immigration O visa, spouse or dependent. That's what I have
Dover **********
9 thousand uk pounds!😉
Jan ******************
You don’t need to wait until your 50 years, but you’ll need to prove £ 9,300 to apply and two months each year prior to your yearly application for extension of stay.
Some immigrations accept proof of a monthly income of minimum £ 930 for your yearly extension of stay.
That’s the requirement for apply for a Non O visa based on marriage and yearly extension of stay in Thailand.
If you apply for the Non O visa at the embassy before you leave, this is the requirement at the Thai embassy in London.
Some immigrations accept proof of a monthly income of minimum £ 930 for your yearly extension of stay.
That’s the requirement for apply for a Non O visa based on marriage and yearly extension of stay in Thailand.
If you apply for the Non O visa at the embassy before you leave, this is the requirement at the Thai embassy in London.
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Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
outstanding advice SirReply to
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Graham ******
You can get a Non-O based on marriage at any age but you'd need 400k in a Thai bank account each year for your extension
Pat ****
wow much more doable for me in the near future better than 800k
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
so just leave the 400k there permanently?Graham ******
@Mark **********
When your annual extension is approved you can draw from the 400k for living expenses for the period leading up to 2 months before you apply for your next extension when you will need to deposit again back to the 400k. It's not dead money for life. 😉Reply to
Graham ******
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Christopher *************
@Graham *****
400k baht , to be clear not pounds lolMark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Christopher ************
I thought that! Phew!!Reply to
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