Andy *******

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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

Andy *******

@Pete ******

ok i am only talking about state pension here...a basic UK state pension is so poor its under UK tax threshold so it would not be taxed in UK so are saying a paltry amount of less than 12k year would be then taxed here??

3 days ago

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

Andy *******

@Pete ******

where is this stated?if this is the case would not UK pensions ( not taxed) be taxed here ??

That would be one way to empty the country of expat pensioners

3 days ago

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

Andy *******

@Alan **********

no Theres a dual taxation agrement between UK and Thailand income cannot be taxed twice

4 days ago

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?

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@Todd *********

the words marriage, thai wife and saving money should never ever be used in the same sentence !

4 days ago

Do I need to register in a school to get a visa in Thailand if I am currently unemployed?

Andy *******

Much more information needed to make a qualified answer as it stands question is worthless

13 days ago

What are the best strategies for obtaining an onward ticket for entry into Thailand?

Andy *******

I fly Bangkok Birmingham rtn , Usually with Emirates, in my experience it's always cheaper to buy a return ticket BHX BKK BHX than from Thailand

17 days ago

What are the current motorcycle driving law enforcement updates in Thailand?

Andy *******

I live in the countryside everyone of those crimes happen daily within a few km of my house visibly the worst being the helmet less most probably drunk drivers of farm salengs not taxed or insured driven at night without any lights on dark country roads

I don't see much changing by me

25 days ago

Can I stay out of Thailand for six months on a retirement visa?

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@Todd ********

why ? there are DTAs (certainly for in my case UK) income cannot be taxed twice

a month ago

Can I stay out of Thailand for six months on a retirement visa?

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@Todd ********

I would imagine 10s of 000s of pensioners here are not paying tax on any income I stopped paying thai income tax when I closed my company I have a tax number but never been bothered by anyone since

a month ago

What are the best options for managing my UK and Thai phone numbers while retiring in Thailand?

Andy *******

Get a Dual sim phone transfer number to new UK sim. eg smarty cost 6 quid a month plus out of country package 10 has lasted me 8 month's

a month ago