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@Andie **********
if you bring it into Thailand while a Thai tax resident then Thai tax rules apply and you will have no UK tax to offset against Thai tax. Basically the same as above
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@Marco ******
if the immigration officer decides you are not using the visa correctly they can deny entry. A. Visa doesn't guarantee entry
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@Marco ******
indeed, but there may come a time when immigration may deny entry. And also there is the requirement to leave Thailand every 90 days and stay out of Thailand until you receive the visa
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@Pete ******
you have to be careful with government pension schemes, many which I would think of as government are actually not.
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Yes it is if you are a Thai tax resident when you bring it in. The lump sum is tax free in the UK but is viewed as income in Thailand and Thai tax is applicable plus you have zero UK tax to offset against it.
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@Christer ****
then they're not going about it the right way
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Nobody knows but it sounds like normal tourist behaviour so probably not
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If you have that much money look at one of the LTR visa options and see if you meet the criteria. Hands down the best visa if you qualify