I applied for the o visa 2 months ago and have a bank account after 6 days in the country, super easy.

Apply before you leave

I had no problem opening a Bangkok Bank account last week with my O visa—it was actually super easy as long as I had all the documents. They did require me to purchase the accident insurance they offer, and I needed formal paperwork from my condo (like a rental contract or residence letter). They also asked for the visa confirmation that immigration emailed me, plus a photo of the passport stamp showing my entry. Smooth process overall.

What i did. I used the snip it app in Microsoft and pasted it a word doc. Saved as a pdf

Thanks for your input. My post refers to Thailand’s updated tax guidance: foreign-sourced income like pensions is not taxed if it’s brought into Thailand in a different tax year than when it was earned. This applies under current Revenue Department policy.

Of course, if someone remits income in the same year it's earned, that could trigger Thai tax obligations unless exempted. Always wise to consult a tax advisor.

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Thanks for your input. My post refers to Thailand’s updated tax guidance: foreign-sourced income like pensions is not taxed if it’s brought into Thailand in a different tax year than when it was earned. This applies under current Revenue Department policy.

Of course, if someone remits income in the same year it's earned, that could trigger Thai tax obligations unless exempted. Always wise to consult a tax advisor.

Thailand does not tax foreign income brought in, as long as it was earned outside Thailand and not remitted in the same tax year it was earned.

This 400,000 baht is typically personal savings or pension income, which is not taxed just for being transferred into a Thai bank account.

In order to be approved for the visa in the USA or home county, it has to be in her name only for 3 months in order to apply for the visa. Once you open a thai bank account, it also has to be in separate accounts.

Did you accidentally apply for an OA visa and not an o visa?

If you're on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can generally continue to receive your benefits while living abroad, including in Thailand, as long as you meet all the eligibility rules and report your move to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

However, if you're receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you cannot receive SSI payments while living outside the U.S. for more than 30 days, even in a country like Thailand.

Summary:

SSDI (based on work credits): Yes, you can still receive it in Thailand.

SSI (needs-based): No, you lose eligibility after 30 days outside the U.S. (chatgpt)