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What are the best visa options for a retired British-American expat looking to live in Thailand?

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Aug 19, 2025

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London Visa Application. 

64 year old semi retired nomad dual citizenship male UK/US looking potentially to live permanently in Thailand for the next few years. 

Monthly pension of 28K BHT and can meet and exceed 1M + BHT in a bank account comfortably but no active income to show at this time from actual work

I am looking to file for DTV or possibly 1 year non immigrant visa. 

Opinions on what is the best option(s) and potentially the most successful? 

Thanks in advance.

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A 64-year-old dual citizen from the UK/US, semi-retired and receiving a pension of 28,000 THB monthly, seeks advice on the best visa options for potentially relocating to Thailand long-term. Suggestions include applying for a Non-O (retirement) visa, which requires proof of an 800,000 THB bank deposit. The discussion touches on the implications of living in Thailand over 180 days, which could lead to taxation on remittances.

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What's the opinion on applying for the DTV successfully based predominantly on fulfilling the financial requirements?

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John ****

If you live in Thailand over 180 days they will tax you on any money you remit to Thailand including the 800,000 you put into your Thai bank account.

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John **********

firstly its 180 days in a calendar year. Secondly only income is taxable, not savings. So you can transfer whatever you like in a year you are not a tax resident and only (assessable) income earned since you became tax resident is taxable

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Pete *******

not true, all that happens is that you become Thai tax resident. Having to pay tax is completely separate from being Thai tax resident.

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John ****

all money’s remitted to Thailand are taxable. He’s words stating new law .

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Todd *********

Pete thinks he is qualified 😂😂😂

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Graham ******

that is not Thai law as the word accessable was not used

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Pete *******

and the unqualified Revenue Officer told you complete nonsense. No, not all money remitted is taxable, only assessable income may be taxed.

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John ****

I went to the revenue office and asked !

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Pete *******

and what did the unqualified Revenue official tell you?

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John ****

if you can’t trust the revenue officer who then ?

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Jim *********

was that not put on hold

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John ****

no there has been no official announcement.

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Max *************

It hasn't been implemented and probably never will be. Get it?

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@Max ************

would you want to risk a large amount !

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Max *************

I have transferred millions of baht to Thailand. And will transfer more. I'm retired and my transfers are covered by a Double Taxation Agreement.

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Max *************

It's not correct at all. Don't listen to him.

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John ****

@Max ************

I would suggest you go into Jomtien office and ask as I did !

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Steve *******

I would suggest Non O (retirement) visa with 800,000 baht in a Thai bank.

Start with a 3 month visa from the UK or wherever you love outside of Thailand, and then apply for 12 month extension.

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Wannikea *********

Your pension is your income

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