@Todd ********

Actually what he says is totally correct. I realise many in this thread do not have the means to transfer 65k each month, nor do they have decent pension plans which pay this amount as a minimum, so we can only assume your arrogant advice is aimed at the cheaper end of the market. There's one Aussie on here ejaculating over getting 5.4% interest! OMG! What a sad state of affairs

@Ling ****

5.4%!!! Oh man, Australian Super Funds are paying 11% tax free! You're being paid peanuts!

@Yves *******

There's no such thing as a 15 month visa. You get a 90-day visa, and before it expires you extend for 12 months. Total cost 3900 baht

@Peter ******

The embassy is in Canberra. There is a consulate in Sydney

Your wife registers the condo with immigration, and then adds you as an alien visitor. Can all be done online

@Jeff ******

Those that don't have to pay can also sleep easy!

@Pete ******

You are really struggling now! The Australian financial year runs from July 1 to Jun 30, so this certificate has not "expired". It certifies my tax residency for the financial year. After June 30 this year, I will obtain a certificate for the financial year, and so on, year after year. I've been doing this for several years, as I own a property in Germany on which I have to pay German taxes, but by virtue of my certificate, any other worldwide earnings are taxable only in Australia. I think you're new to this taxation gig, because you obviously don't know the tricks of the trade, to legally minimise tax. I've been doing it for years, you should try it! 👍😂

@Pete ******

I have been living in Thailand for almost twenty years. I also live some of the year in Australia. I'm not "moving the goalposts", my situation has not changed. You need to read the ATO tax ruling in its entirety before you start misquoting. I don't have to "evidence" anything. The ATO already knows everything about me. You are so far out of your depth it's comical......

@Jay ******

Yes a reasonable response, but not one which applies to all expats!

@Pete ******

Perhaps you'd better inform the ATO that they've fraudulently issued me with an Certificate of Tax Residency! 😆. I'm afraid you're grasping at straws, I've no idea why. Both the ATO and the TRO have confirmed that I am not required to have a TIN, not to file a tax return. If either wishes to investigate my situation they are free to do so. Having an extended retirement holiday in Thailand does not constitute tax residency when I have the colossal financial ties in Australia. My Thai bank account never has more than 100,000 Baht in it. Good try but you're out of your depth!