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What should I know before moving to Thailand as an expat?

Thailand expat visa immigration moving to Thailand NON-O visa taxes community support

Dec 9, 2025

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No more questions now from me as I feel I have all the information I need to successfully move to Thailand to live. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me.

THANK YOU EVERYONE

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The user has expressed gratitude to the community for the information received regarding their move to Thailand. They feel equipped with the necessary knowledge to proceed. The comments reflect a mix of support, questioning about visa types, and a note on understanding taxes.

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Bobby ********

Which visa did you get,

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Shawn ********

Good luck….. you understand taxes fully?

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Harry ********

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do I have to pay taxes as a retiree?

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Shawn ********

if your there for more than 180 days yes

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Harry ********

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Tax on what? My pension?

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Shawn ********

any money you bring into Thailand…. You will have to file taxes … and they can audit you, the TM30 will link you to your rent and visa will link you to your 180 days plus… just research it on Google, it’s not new news anymore

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NeL *****

You meant, that's retirement visa process , OR other visa?

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Alek *********

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Sylvia ********

Nice to receive an appreciation on the group

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Nigel **************

You Know Nothing,thats all you Know

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Brendan ********

No far behind you

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