Get a will.

@Adrian *****

Me too. I would have gotten the stamp and been straight off.

@Ian *******

They will do nothing to help him as he will not qualify for any visas ;) At least until he is 50.

@Robert ******

Not correct. Not needed ;)

Because the same questions are asked over and over again and no one reviews the specific pinned topics or previous posts on the same subject. ;) and then there are 50 comments with one guy saying he didn't need insurance and another guy saying he did. No wonder the comments get closed pretty quick ;)

Also, You do not, and cannot, use a 30 day residence cert for any proof to give to the ATO (because virtually anyone can get one). You just need to prove, in Australia, that you qualify as a NON resident of Australia. Which is a whole different thing. A registered overseas address is good to put on your next tax return, but a good Accountant is much more important.

Yes it can, with insurance.

@Mark *********

On arrival to Thailand, you need to register your address with Pattaya Immigration within 24 to 36 hours, in soi 5 Jomtien. To do that you need your rental agreement, copies of your passport and pages, fill out the form. Once you get the TM30 receipt, you apply for a residence cert which costs 300 baht. You can use the resident cert to get a licence (with a medical cert), buy a vehicle and open a bank account. It is valid for 30 days. If you intend to be a NON resident of Australia for tax purposes, you should visit a good accountant and get them to notify the ATO on your behalf that you will be leaving Oz and a non resident. You must also be paid from outside of Australia and it is recommended to be into a foreign account. It also helps to rent out any property in Oz, not have any bills in your name, and even sell vehicles if you want to legit.

Some reports yes, and some reports no. How's that for an answer ;)

Search the group for the many many posts of the same question you have ;)