@Ryan ********

say what lol? Read that back to yourself.

Slowly……

@Luit ****************

Ive starting ignoring these bizarre people that can’t even read. Its bizarre anyone would think the visa conditions magically would disappear once you have the visa. Its so absurd there’s no point arguing with it any more.

John Lawrence Its quite straightforward actually.

1. You file the amount you remitted into Thailand in your pnd form.

2. You deduct the amount of tax paid in UK under the field “foreign tax credit” in the form.

3. You end up with net zero tax owed.

This gives you some serious benefits like legal compliance, ability to obtain Tax Residency, certificates, Safer Banking, Release from potential capital gains tax in other countries, discounts on dividends taxes. Etc etc

Like zero if you paid tax in UK. BUT you’re supposed to fine it.

1. You file the amount you remitted into Thailand in your pnd form.

2. You deduct the amount of tax paid in UK under the field “foreign tax credit” in the form.

3. You end up with net zero tax owed.

But you still are legally required to actually file. Which gives you some serious benefits like legal compliance, ability to obtain Tax Residency, certificates, Safer Banking, Release from potential capital gains tax in other countries, discounts on dividends taxes. Etc etc

Steve Gavin it’s still assessable….

1. You file the amount you remitted into Thailand in your pnd form.

2. You deduct the amount of tax paid in UK under the field “foreign tax credit” in the form.

3. You end up with net zero tax owed.

But you still are legally required to actually file. Which gives you some serious benefits like legal compliance, ability to obtain Tax Residency, certificates, Safer Banking, Release from potential capital gains tax in other countries, discounts on dividends taxes. Etc etc

@Elías *******

interesting. Not sure all banks will do that. Seems like allot of hassle.

Yes, many/most embassies does require funds to season. But not all. (Different rules across different embassies)I mean you could sensor the transactions, but why would you? (The amount of work lol) What are you worried about? Showing financial proof is a reasonable request for a visa application. And very standard all across the board. Its just how it is.

A visa isn’t a “right”, you kinda have no choice but play along with the rules.

You have the right to your privacy of course, just as the embassy have the right to not issue you a visa 🤷🏻‍♂️

Jeff Hendry I love Bangkok coz it has everything I need, and a great travel Base. And no better food scene anywhere else in the world. Its just very easy and convenient. Good public transportation, and you never run out of new areas to explore. And I can take the car straight onto highway and go anywhere. Koh Samet is close for example. Air quality not great at times, but that's where Chiang Mai comes in; Very very bad air in Burning season. But its a cheap place to live.

I love Hua Hin, might even move there some day. I go Cha Am and Hua Hin often.

Pattaya attracts allot of low quality foreigners. Great for partying they say., I spend one sonkran there, really really crazy stuff. But I could never see myself living there. Dont like the vibe

But people are different. Many don't like Bangkok. Personally I think its the best city in the world to live in IF you have stable finances.

I dont like Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui. I love Bangkok, Hua hin, Cha Am, Koh Samet (favorite), Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Khao Lak, Chumphon, Kanchanaburi, Khanom. And I also like Chiang Mai as vacation destination OUTSIDE burning season.

Tim Hallmark I'm not confusing that at all. I am very aware of the requirements. The post wasn't asking about visa requirements. And there are more visa options than Retirement Visa.

David Lew the visa requirements is one thing. But a couple without kids living on 2800 in Chiang Mai is very comfortable lol. Im in Bangkok, own a new car, 30k baht rent. No fixed budget, i do, eat and buy whatever i want and need. Im not even close to 100k baht per month.

If you don’t hang out at nightclubs and bars every day, 2800usd is a very comfortable budget. Especially in Chiang Mai. (Though i couldn’t imagine living there)