@Bo *******

They might if you're flying a fighter aimed at them🤣🤣🤣

@Brandon ***********

This electronic travel authorisation (ETA) they are talking about introducing might change things a bit for people who rely on visa exempt entry?

@Murray ******

My Thai wife of 18 years are heading back to Thailand when I retire next year. We live in Akl, the traffic is crazy, ugly overpriced shoebox apartments going up everywhere, murders and shootings almost a daily event, councils that don’t have a clue! Roll on 2025 when my biggest hassle will be spending a day or two a year renewing my EOS!

Matt...I've just checked my passport issued last year, it has the Issuing Authority as DIA NZ. I know on my previous passports it had Place of Issue (being Wellington) which is no longer included. Even if you apply for the passport in Sydney surely DIA NZ is still the Issuing Authority. Doesn't make sense and could be the reason it's confused them.

@Kevin ******

What’s strange about it? He’s a NZ citizen, DIA handle citizenship and passport matters in NZ.

@Stephen *******

Given the OP's original question that's the most sensible reply here👏

@Nongnuch *******

350 cubic meters…that’s one monster engine😂😂😂

@KO *******

I live in NZ and will be moving to Thailand next year. I apply for pension portability before relocating, I become a non-resident for tax in NZ, my NZ pension is not taxed. The DTA between NZ/Thailand clearly states that tax is only payable to the contracting state (ie Thailand), I register and file tax returns accordingly, pay the tax due. I've done some quick sums and I'd probably pay more in tax if I stayed in NZ than the tax I will pay in Thailand. Given the fact that the COL in Thailand is considerably lower than in NZ my money goes a lot further. I'm not really seeing a downside to it all😀

@Andy *********

If they tie it in with extension of stay I guess brown paper bags may be in demand🤣🤣🤣

Angela Mcalister Just spend less than 180 days a year in Thailand and the rest in other countries. You've stated you won't be buying a property so this would be a good workaround to avoid the possibility of you having to part with your hard-earned moolah.