@Ron ***

technically incorrect.

@Ron ***

only “requirement” to be considered tax resident in Thailand is to spend over 180 days.

However, you only need to submit tax return IF you have remittence or income that is “tax assessable”. To be confuse you even more, that doesn’t mean you end up actually paying tax.

Even retirees are considered tax residents. Visa type, work permit and company registration is completely irrelevant to determine if you are tax resident or not.

@Elan *********

yes definitely you are wrong. Travel insurance only covers accidents and travel related stuff. Travel insurance typically also covers a limited timespan.

If you plan to spend most of the year in Thailand, get a health insurance. At least inpatient coverage to safeguard against financial ruin. Healthcare isn’t cheap in Thailand for foreigners.. Doesn’t have to be axa, that was just an example of what I use. Local thai ones would be cheaper obviously

@Elan *********

all countries? No I obviously pay 1 policy, but via the company AXA global, not AXA Thailand.

Global coverage is slightly more than Thailand only. But I don’t spend all my time in Thailand.

My policy is inpatient only. Global coverage (except US)

@Elan *********

for insurance I personally use AXA global as i travel often.

@Elan *********

you are misunderstanding. Visa run means going to another country to get a NEW visa. You are talking about border bounce. No need for a visa run as DTV is valid 5 years….

Visa doesn’t matter. Go to a AIS or True shop with your passport

You do not need to report. Only applicable for continuous 90 day stay. Resets every time you enter Thailand.

@Lance *****

and today mine seem to be frozen as well. Almost emptied it out though due to the writing on the wall. Luckily I have Indonesian accounts and Nexo card

Those are pretty much your options. Wise (if you have address back home), cash, Truemoney and pay bills at .