@Steve ******

if you have multiple reentry permit it is good till your visa extension date.

@Sean ********

only pitfall, there is that $104,000 limit, and a tax treaty so you only should pay the higher of the Thai or American tax, but there is no Social Security treaty, the US Social Security. You may be stuck for either seven or 15% of your earned income, regardless of where it is earned. BTW, as far as income, not being taxed in Thailand, if it’s not brought over in the year that it’s earned, you could always transfer money from your savings that you had before the current year.

I’ve use the ฿800,000 method for a long time. And yes, the interest rate is very low. The only thing I found that may pay higher is the government savings bank. Lucky prize account, which brings good report, however, I don’t know if it will qualify as immediately available, it’s a term deposit. My income is enough to qualify for the monthly method, But I pay most of my bills in US dollars, so I would have a little use for the money in my thai account

@Paul ********

I disagree. US immigration much worse. Getting a retirement visa doesn’t depend on convincing at officer you are worthy, mostly just meeting the requirements

Thats what happened with my Thai partner. US immigration is so strict they don’t even want tourists from non-western countries. If they know the applicant has a US GF/BF, they’ll usually reject because they want them to go through consular processing (takes 1-4 years). If they let your GF into the USA, you have the right to get married and she can get a green card. There is a rule that consulate officers must assume she will stay illegally, and i think their work culture is to look on applicants as villains.

My friend got Norway visa in 2 weeks. They looked at itinerary carefully and only gave visa for length of stay booked plus a few days. He has many prior Schengen visas

I have AIS prepaid unlimited data (฿1200/year) on my old phone Speedtest 10 down/20 up (not sure if throttled because I’m a dirty Farang but only 1 bar reception), 60 down, 6 up on True 5g postpaid. Also 1 bar reception

@Frank *********

ok i hope you enjoy good health.

@Frank *********

Tricare for retired military should have an international plan. Medicare is prohibited by law for overseas coverage except the first 60 days of a trip

@Jae ******

no complaints needed. They are perfect.