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QUESTIONS

What are the implications of not filing a TM30 within 24 hours of arrival in Thailand?

155 comments

2 months ago

What is the best way to open a bank account in Bangkok as an expat, and how much should I expect to pay an agent?

44 comments

2 months ago

COMMENTS

Do you get taxed on the funds required for the Thailand O visa based on retirement?

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@James ******

well I give you a point there about free farang money. But let’s wait and see if and how heavily enforced this mandatory will be before running off to pay taxes they might not ask for.

10 days ago

Do you get taxed on the funds required for the Thailand O visa based on retirement?

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@James ******

I only say it’s rarely asked for, if you know Thailand as well as I do you would know they have MANY laws and mandatories that is never enforced. For example is prostitution illegal.

10 days ago

Do you get taxed on the funds required for the Thailand O visa based on retirement?

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@James ******

tax in Thailand isnt mandatory like in the west. It’s rarely asked for here

10 days ago

Can you open a Thai bank account with a DTV visa?

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@Jim ******

you can on any visa if you go to Pattaya, immigration is not the boss of the banks

10 days ago

Do you get taxed on the funds required for the Thailand O visa based on retirement?

Rolf *********

Thailand barely tax their own citizens, you think they bother to chase down foreigners? It’s a NO

10 days ago

What are the current requirements for applying for a tourist visa to Thailand from Vietnam, and what's the processing time with the new e-visa system?

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1. Since when do anyone need to apply for a tourist visa? You get 60 days on your ticket and can extend 30 days.

2. Since when do anyone need an invitation letter for a tourist visa or proof of funds?

I have never been asked of any of these things and I’ve been coming and going since 2009

12 days ago

What are the pros and cons of the DTV visa in Thailand?

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@Rogerio *****

yes I know but some people have a stick up their *** 😁

In 15 years I never been asked about TM30 until 2 months ago when someone wanted to create a problem for me to make money pretending to help me fix it (classic) 😁

15 days ago

Where can I get my marriage affirmation document translated into Thai?

Rolf *********

Translation Express in ploen chit-Bangkok is well reputed and fast.

They translate and legalise the marriage certificate for you 1500b-3500b depending on how much to translate. Then you go to the local authorities where you live and register the marriage for free.

15 days ago

What are the pros and cons of the DTV visa in Thailand?

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@Graham *****

most things in Thailand is 😜 There’s always many options about how to get things done that all work perfectly, backdoor approaches is the name of the game here.

15 days ago

What are the pros and cons of the DTV visa in Thailand?

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@John *********

the agency chargé you $900 to take care of it all, even front the funds in a Thai bank account they open in your name. Easy peasy for someone that is lazy or don’t understand the process. Just saying it can be done

15 days ago