@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.

Given the overwhelming variation in experiences and outcomes in these matters I’m finding it difficult to understand why the conversation is even being had🤔

@Graham *****

Where did I say it was???😮NK's comment suggested the incident may have been a factor in the fee increases in March. 🤔 I was just pointing out that the incident actually happened immediately prior to the fee increases, not 7 months ago, so clearly had no connection. If embassies/consulates raised visa costs every time a farang behaved badly you'd need to win the lottery to afford to buy one🤣

@Nongnuch *******

How would an incident that happened a day or so prior to the announced fee increase on 19th March impacted that decision🤫

@Максим *********

He's referring to the other visa costs which were increased in March. My Non Imm O that I'll get next year, would've cost me NZ$120 but now it's NZ$800😲

@Martin ********

Maybe they need to buy an abacus on Lazada🤣