I recently attended a webinar that interviewed a senior immigration official, the discussion being around the changes to the tax residency rules and how this may be linked to Visa renewals. This immig official stated unequivocally that Retirement O visa renewals based on the 65k a month will be required to provide evidence that this money (remitted from overseas) has been declared for tax (or exemption due to DTA) in other words provide a tax return from Thai Tax office - they further stated that the 800k method is exempt - which is illogical if the 800k is remitted after Jan 1st this year. Not looking for opinions , anyone know what the facts are please share with the group - simply wishing this away especially for the 65k a month folks may no longer be an option. I am in the process of moving from the 800k to 65k a month in Oct so if not before, I will find out then I guess.

Maybe a bit off topic but I obtained a Non O retirement visa last year and 2025 will be my first full 12 months as a resident of Thailand. I’m Australian and receive superannuation and other investment income, as well as rental income from my Australian property. My Australian bank is requesting I update my taxation and citizenship details by early July as required by the Australian Taxation Office. Of course I have a tax accountant in Australia but I’m sure other Australian members of this forum have already been down this path and grateful for any comments or advice.

Does anyone know of a site where I can read about the pros and cons of DTV, please? Looks like we have to pay taxes in Thailand as well as my home country?

Thank you so much!