Thanks to everyone for their advice. As we are flying from Saigon, extra baggage is pretty cheap. We are probably only paying 350 dollars in excess baggage.

@James ******

Same here. I applied in Vietnam and been in and out a few times. Never asked anything. Not saying it can't happen, but so far it has been very smooth.

I can't get a Thai bank account on DTV. It is not possible. So I suspect it will be hard to assess tax liability without this. I'll just have to live off my wife

@Us ****

whilst there is a certain truth to what you are saying, returns can be made in Thailand. I've seen rental returns friends have made and these average out at about 5-6% after all expenses. Capital appreciation is minimal, but equally few have depreciated. I'm not saying there aren't better investment returns, but maybe Thai property isn't as bad as you suggest.

Not asked anything.

@Marc *********

so you think you won't be able to use DTV if you don't have a TIN ? I'm more likely to try and stay under 180 days, so not needing a TIN.

Yes

Mine came in 4 days

I got DTV with 1 medical appointment, so could work for you.

Very interesting if repatriation is only if you have Thai bank account. Then I'll just use my wife's bank account