@Ken *****

add Cambodia to the list.

@John *********

it’s very complicated if your taxes in your home country are complex. At the very least, you’d be paying someone in Thailand to handle the paperwork and hope they do it properly. Given the confusion and how many different things I’ve heard about it from the “experts”, I’m not comfortable with that at all. Also, for U.S. citizens, it means giving one’s SS# to yet another person. It’s far too risky.

@Linda ***************

most people get bank accounts due to visa requirements. However, they are convenient for easy payments without carrying cash. Sadly, they’re not convenient to obtain…certainly not on a tourist visa.

@Graham *****

that’s odd that that should be required.

@Adrian ********

you can find websites with a differing opinion as well…hence the confusion here. 1) The screenshot is not a government source. 2) it’s a screenshot with no date nor a link to where one can check the date.

3) The government has changed its stance. It could change it again. Again, I’ll wait for things to get flushed out.

Beyond all of that, I’m not opening up my books and sending my SS#, which puts my financials significantly at risk if it gets into the wrong hands. I have my limits when there are so many other options available.

I don’t need help with my research. I don’t mean to be rude, but if you’re posting for others, please don’t tag me.

@John *********

my credit union was a better rate than Wise. I kicked myself for using Wise without checking.

@Adrian ********

you do you

@Lynette *******

ahhh…that’s why.

@Jim *******

thank you! Your opinion means so much to me. 🤣🤣🤣

This whole thing has been a mess. I would recommend doing exactly what I’m doing. I’ve decided to keep my stay under 6 months, at least this year. When you say you’re “sending” money to your wife, it sounds like you’re not currently here. It’s probably the easiest thing as we see how things play out.