Medical care facilities are excellent and inexpensive. Pharmacies are very reasonable and can diagnose and sell prescription drugs. Unless you have a condition you’re concerned about flaring up, I wouldn’t worry about insurance for 6 months. Insurance probably costs more than if you just pay for care if need be.

That American lawyer on YouTube Integrity Legal just commented a few days ago that all this talk of taxes is all speculation. Yes, if you are in Thailand more than 180 days you are considered a tax resident. That is, and always has been the case. But for now, there is no published law about any foreigner paying taxes on their pensions or income brought into Thailand. He also advised to be wary of any online tax service providers. For now, there is absolutely nothing on the books about foreigners paying tax.

@Lee **********

just to be devil’s advocate, what’s the difference of a friend loaning the required $ into your account and a visa agent doing the same?

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@Jarek ***********

what’s CRS? Can’t Remember Shit? 😅

@John **********

you got that right! Kicked back for an upload being too large or too small. After a second attempt and getting the approval of visa, airport personnel found “another” error but were easily able to fix it $350 USD on the spot.

Good choice! Congratulations and good luck!

@John ********

thank you🙏

@John ********

yes. Being able to pay these taxes while I’m overseas is important and I have to figure out how to do it. For the past couple years post Covid, we do what you do; 6 months in Thailand, 6 months in California. I use TMobile as well for the reason you mention. TMobile is great. I only have my phone while I’m in Thailand; not even a laptop.

Thanks everyone for your input. I understand the problem. Now I have to learn how to work in the solution. Because I can see this is the normal way of life. I just have to catch up.