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.