@Jackie *****************

not to travel as tourist no. You get a 60 day stamp just by having British passport upon arrival

@Jackie *****************

British passport gets you 60 days without visa now, extendable 30 days.

@Jack *******

I can understand that. Hopefully in 5 years i can get another DTV though, but my gut feeling tells me it’s unlikely (at least as easy as now)

At least in the cities it doesn’t make finance sense to buy. Rent is cheap, and condos often decrease in value. Thais dont like to buy “2nd hand”

There’s a reason why there is such a surplus of condos in Bangkok.

Personally i would only buy if I found a place i was absolutely certain i would stay til i die. It would be a “home” decision, but bad financial decisions

@Jack *******

if thats how they do it, then definitely not for me.

@Mike ********

no idea, good point i guess. If interest is less than 10% it may still be worth it though. But I haven’t looked at in depth yet.

You may want to research if you are eligible for the new DTV.

@Brandon ***********

I may be wrong in this, but you sure about the legality? Technically its a loan, don’t think immigrant care about the source? I know people doing this, as parking 800k is a net loss vs keeping the 800k in the market.

Unless the risk is high, this was my plan when i reach 50.

But still a while, and if i can still get DTV the it’s probably a better option anyway.

@Jared ********

enjoy Jakarta. Personally find it a very underrated city :)

No haha, they came asking for translation. But after the appointment confirmation. Havent provided that yet. But i will postpone the appointment. Wanted to get the DTV while still possible. Planning to stay in Jakarta for a while