Should I cancel my retirement extension before applying for a DTV visa in Laos?

@Bob *********

I pay taxes in Australia, not in Thailand

@Luit ****************

Yes, it suits retirees who travel frequently such as myself. I'm in and out of Thailand like a yo-yo, probably four times a year, so each time I re-enter I get a fresh 180 day stamp, which means I won't have to visit an immigration office for five years. I have a registered "business" - costs about $80 a year in Australia, and I will employ myself to manage my property and sharemarket portfolios. It'll take about 30 mins a week - but there's no stipulation on how much time you have to be "working". My business will pay me a salary to do this, so I'm an employee of my own business. If anyone needs to see property and sharemarket accounts, they're readily available, and my business will provide me with a payslip. Very simple

@Andy ***********

I also like the DTV, I already got it, but I still work 3 days a week. I am 64 and could apply for retirement visa, but that seems more difficult because I need to be in Thailand at the moment of extension, and I need to pay embassy each yer for affidavit for my income. DTV is a lot cheaper in 5 years and since I also spend about half my time in Netherlands, this is the best solution for me. It is cheaper than 5 years multi entry visa 180 days and more flexibel. After 5 years when I am retired I might think about your construction.

@Andy ***********

I'm on a non-o and have no need to show international transfers, and I've never used an agent nor paid a bribe. It makes no difference how you bring income into Thailand, you still need to declare it if you fit the requirements for completing a tax return

@John *********

Cash is not traceable. It's worked for decades. If someone is silly enough to declare it, I guess that's their issue! 😂

@Andy ***********

if you're from a country that has a dual tax agreement with Thailand and you have paid the tax due at home you don't have to pay tax a second time when you send it to Thailand even if you declare it.

@Andy ***********

illegal though

@John *********

You realise around 50% of retirees in Thailand already pay bribes to immigration officers? That's pretty illegal, but no-one cares. Prostitution and vaping is also illegal in Thailand. No-one cares. There's no way of tracing cash so bring on the investigators! I'll have the coffee and donuts waiting for them! 😂

@Andy ***********

your choice. I prefer to be legal

@John *********

You're probably the only one in Thailand! 😂😂😂