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Andrew ********
Use an agent my friend. Simple and hassle free. Keep your wedge in your high interest account at home. No probs with good reputable agents. Make sure you have a trusted UK address for obvious financial reasons. Good luck.
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Use an agent. Its not a straightforward process when you do it for the first time. I'm by no means unintelligent but I found it quite daunting. Agent took all the stress away and it was all done in one day. 3 month extension, 12 month extension, 15 months in all, bank account opened, ATM card, still using today and agent supplied the
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0thb. A stress free pleasant day. Good luck in whichever rote you choose.
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Couldn't agree more m8. I feel the Phillipines calling.
Andrew ********
Hi Julie. I'm from the UK so for the first £12,500 I don't pay tax so on my pension now I will have to pay tax. I think a lot of agents are going to be put out of business. With the CRS agreement Thai authorities can now access your bank accounts. They will want to see your Thai bank accounts for 12 months too. If one used an agent for ones
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0thb deep trouble for expats!!
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Don't forget to factor in the new tax laws. Any income coming into Thailand over
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0thb is now subject to taxation. Your
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@John *********
no free drinks etc. The owner is falang so we are very careful.
Andrew ********
I play guitar in my local bar. I don't get paid anything. Just do it for the love of music. Can I get into trouble?