Tom ******

you don’t understand. I filed my 90-day report by post instead of face2face or online as is everyone’s right to do. The online format doesn’t work for me and immigration recently told people they’d prefer you to do it other than face2face. So I’m not actually late.

2 years ago

What are the best alternative countries for expats considering long-stay retirement visas similar to Thailand's Non-OA?

Tom *******

@Chris **********

? Wow that’s crazy. Something tells me Thailand is also going to be upping the stakes in terms of how much you have to put down to live in Thailand. And I don’t just mean the Elite visa, the LTR one or another of their special visas. I mean Non-O visas for retirement or through marriage or any other long-term visa.

2 years ago

Do you need to pay 20,000 THB for insurance when opening a bank account in Thailand?

Tom *******

No.

2 years ago

What do I need to know about importing Hass avocados into Thailand?

Tom *******

Yes they are. My wife’s mother grows them on her farm in Saraburi province.

2 years ago

What are the road tax payment requirements for a motorbike that hasn't been taxed for multiple years in Thailand?

Tom *******

There seems to be some confusion here between a number plate and registration plate. To me, they are the same thing. Anyway I’m done. Have a nice day.

2 years ago

What are the road tax payment requirements for a motorbike that hasn't been taxed for multiple years in Thailand?

Tom *******

@Steve *******

why? if you’ve paid to have it registered in your name, why would you give that proof of ownership up? Using it on your land, you still want to be able to prove it belongs to you should it be stolen etc.

2 years ago

What are the road tax payment requirements for a motorbike that hasn't been taxed for multiple years in Thailand?

Tom *******

There’s no reference made to the UK or the US in the original post so you’ve lost me. My point is that usually you’re not expected to pay road tax when a vehicle isn’t being used on a public road. Anyway, I’m done. Carry on. :-)

2 years ago

What are the road tax payment requirements for a motorbike that hasn't been taxed for multiple years in Thailand?

Tom *******

@Edna ******

been here 25 years, dear, and we have two cars, me and wifey, both registered and taxed. My comment was about having to pay tax every year regardless of whether it’s being used on Thai roads or not. Seems scammy. You should have the choice like you do in the UK.

2 years ago

What are the road tax payment requirements for a motorbike that hasn't been taxed for multiple years in Thailand?

Tom *******

Seems like a stupid system. What if you were using a vehicle only on private land? Why would you have to pay road tax? And backdated too? When it wasn’t being used on said roads? Smh.

2 years ago

What is the average cost of health insurance for expats living in Thailand on a retirement visa?

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@Stephen ***********

who’s your insurers if you don’t mind me asking? I’m looking to buy one soon as I approach my 60th birthday. TIA.

2 years ago