Jacques Slabbert why is that relevant. The proposal is not to change the countries that are entitled to visa exempt entry. The proposal it to return the length of the visa exemption back to 30 days.

I agree with all other responders. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Have a great time on next and future holidays in Thailand.

If you are travelling from Bangkok you have the option to get a train direct to Vientiane. You get off the train as you cross the border but get right back on.

With regards to a visa you can apply online first or get a visa on arrival. Applying for an e-visa will save you time at the border.

What you are thinking of doing I am also thinking of doing.

My situation is I have lived in Thailand for 10 years and I will die in Thailand. I may never step foot on British soil again.

My thoughts are is it morally right that I pay tax to a country that I get zero benefit from and don't pay tax to a country that I get many benefits from. So mine is a moral dilemma and doing rough calculations on my income the tax is largely the same so should I be paying it to Thailand and not the UK.

When I have an answer I will let you know.

Banks require proof of address and the Certificate of Residence is a good one but there are more options. A friend of mine opened his account through Krung Sri with his driving licence

Other banks are happy with a yellow Tabian Bahn.

What other proof of address do you have?

Joint accounts are a strange thing here in Thailand. My wife and I have one with TMB. You can only view our joint account on the app. If we want to make any transactions we have to go in the bank with the Bank Book. We tried to open a joint account with Krung Sri but as you have experienced at K Bank the app can only be on one of our phones.

Yaoyu Brancheau which immigration office did you use?

How did you resolve the fact that you had already deleted your TDAC?

Don't worry about it immigration will not require it.

If you are thinking the TDAC is the same as the TM6, it isn't. On the various forms you still get asked for TM6 details. If you arrived by air then you just answer N/A or leave blank.

Greg Alexander great answer.

LoyalGiraffe8499 reading Greg's excellent answer is the most stressful thing.

Once you get to Thailand you will find out the requirements of the Immigration Office where you are living and just comply each year. I have done it for 10 years now and if I can do it then anyone can. 😊

Just get your visa in the USA. Come to Thailand open a bank account and deposit 800k Baht into it as soon as possible. After that all is easy and you can enjoy your retirement in a wonderful country. 😊