Anonymous participant if you disclose the country and the special situation, people may give you more specific advice.

If it's the US and some government income, it may be exempt in Thailand because of a double taxation agreement.

If it's a business/investment income and you don't want to keep living in this country any more, there might be constructions possble to lower/mitigate your tax load in Thailand. This is typically beyond the scope of a FB group consultation, so you'd have to find someone versed in international tax law. nomadcapitalist offers such consulting.

@Kevin **********

it's a tentendcy in Facebook groups. Compared to many countries, Thailand does have a quite reasonable tax regime for expats (as of now).

The only one with comparable climate, DTAs and better taxes is Indonesia (Bali) if you go for their Second Home Visa, but that ties up 130k USD in some Indonesian bank account or forces you to buy overpriced real estate...

Costa Rica and Nicaragua are lacking DTAs and are generally less safe, less organized and imported stuff is crazy expensive.

You are not well informed. If you pay already tax in your home country it will be offset. If there's a double taxation agreement with your home country, you may not owe taxes at all. Or just stay 179 days per year and don't worry.

@Fred *************

That question wasn't a joke. It's cultural sensitivity. If you want things to go smoothly in thai banks or the immigration office, dress like a business person. Especially, if your case is in a gray area.

@Tim *******

current official process seems to be that they mail it to your home address. Apparently, this can be circumvented with an agent.

I believe you are overthinking it. True, with the work gone, you might have issues extending. An agent might help you find the most benevolent immigration office and/or have already some experience with a case like yours.

If you want to be cheap, just go to the nearest immigration office and ask for yourself. Remember: you did nothing wrong and just want to keep enjoying Thailand. They should be supportive if you have funds.

Flying back / border run: definitely not

Extension maybe yes. Maybe you can switch to another activity or Dr. Appointment, nobody knows for sure yet.

Depends on how long you are planning to use the Visa. If you see yourself staying in Thailand for more than 4 years (on and off), then you are losing almost 1 year of visa fee by applying too early.

The DTV won't be cancelled. What might happen is that the soft power requirements will become more strict, but paying for 6 months of muay thai will likely still qualify you in 10 months from now. If you (as it seems) don't really like to do Muay Thai, now is still a good chance to get a DTV with way less expensive and shorter courses.

@Tod ********

following. I will need that certificate and have received very confusing information. Some sources say that in Bangkok you only get the certificate after the first 90 day report, not earlier.

Some landlord told me no problem, but he has to go with me to immigration...

What is your information?

Anonymous participant what embassy?