But OK to have a debit card?

I will still keep my property in the UK when i emigrate in December.

@Cris *****

many have advised me to go for retirement option due to being less hassle.

@Andy ***********

i was told by an agent in London who deals with the thai embassy in london on a regular basis that that was the advantage of a marriage visa. I was going to do the DTV and he was the one who mentioned it to me. I hear so many things Andy I never know for sure!!

I don’t believe I should make any statements unless I know the facts.

@Andy ***********

no, will do marriage visa

@Andy ***********

so if I carry on working for my UK employer when I come to Thailand this November, to avoid remitting money into Thailand I was going to open a separate uk bank account. And the money would never be drawn out from an ATM in Thailand but only used for holidays when I go back to Europe twice per year.

In Thailand i would live off my savings and personal pension that i will have paid myself in November.

So would this sepate uk bank account be considered an offshore account?

To be honest, i don’t need to carry on working so could cut out any risk and quit in november.

@Ronnie **********

im doing a work ation Ronnie… my UK company said they will change my contact umbrella basis to a full time staff employee and write the embassy a letter fully supporting remote working.

My salary is very good, i have money in my bank, i hope I get approved in October when I apply late September

@Pete ******

i was thinking of opening a new bank account here in the UK fof all my salary to be paid into.

I then move to Thailand and carry on working for 12 months.

But whilst in thailand, i only use my savings for paying rent, buying a scooter, trips around Thailand. But when i fly to Europe twice a years, i use my uk account.

So in this case, i don’t remit any earned income into Thailand?

@Mary *******

wow just checked Mong Lai… that certainly looks a place that suits us.

@Andy ******

yes im in that similar dilemma Andy… im fully remote (since 2020) and work on a contract basis. My umbrella company wont accept me working in Thailand. The company i am contracted to now said they will offer me a permanent position but 24 hours per week.

So may opt for a DTV rather than retirement visa.

@Mary *******

will check!!

Applying for Type O visa end of September and hope to be in Thailand end of November.