@Jim *******

thanks a lot, great answers. I know that pensions are included for Sweden. So I should be good. I will follow your advice and check more carefully. But I will start in Sweden, since the treaty will be well known by the tax experts there. And those I will find easily.

@Jim *******

ok! I just thought they were mostly the same.

@Jim *******

could you please explain a little better. In what sense are "most pensioners ok"? Should we declare, and pay tax here, on pension earned in and brought over from our country? Or should we not?

@Charlie ********

before the present rule we could get a 60 days tourist visum from Thai embassys vis mail. No sent passports, no personal visits. I think they took a fee. I did this when I returned after covid and it was an improved, simple process. I guess they will go back to that procedure.

I would use a VPN and try! I would not be surprised if it didn't work. You must fulfill the requierements of course. But a flight ticket is easy to show. Make sure the date fits though!

@Brian *******

there a plenty of reliable agents that do a good job. Some more expensive than others. I have done both with and without agents and they take the insecurity and stress away well. I agree that the paperwork is often extensive and difficult to do correctly by yourself. Follow your instinct. If you use an agent look here for advice to good agents where you reside.

Thank you for the comments. In the end I went to Jomtien Immigration. Asked them and the officer said she preferred that I did it. Two times I asked if it was demanded. Same answer - she preferred it. I went through the process without problems.

I should mention that they announce a new app via Line which will allow Address registration and 90-days report on line. I down loaded the app via Line and it looks convenient.

Anybody has used it? I have never seen it before and last time I did 90-days I didn't observe it.

Thanks guys. What would be the papers needed?

There is no public transport to talk about. The freedom in transport anywhere, anytime that you describe is only achievable with car, unless motorcycle is an option (don't forget the rain period though).

There are taxis of different kinds. They work in town but not outside.

I have chosen to have a car since I must keeo times nearly every day. I have tried the taxi and rental car combination but to have the freedom this is too expensive.

@Wilmont *****

do you use a car mechanic? Although there are manuals for almost everything. Or do you use craftsmen in your house even though most can be done by yourself?