@Robert ******

I’m currently working outside thailand right and can access the app anywhere for top ups etc, but I’m not sure about first registering the eSIM outside the country, if you have a vpn you could possibly try setting the vpn to thailand and try that method , but yeah should be easy enough to do when you land

I changed my dtac number I’ve had for about 10 years to an eSIM about 2 years back, as was losing it when swapping sims out when visiting other countries,,, you can download the Dtac app and purchase the eSIM from within the app as an option

This link below might be helpful regards the process, regards your long term retirement visa, I’m not sure but it may possibly open a can of worms though if you are designated as part of the crew though

I thought it was over 180 days

@Jo *********

well that’s a new one on me, I’ve 2 passports and yes entered on different ones but always been advised can’t exit on the other one, I’ve missed out on work on occasion when sending a particular passport back home for a visa application,

@Jim *******

my initial reply mentioned it depends on how many days he is in the country has a bearing on whether he would be liable for tax, was in response to one of the comments who said he was liable for up to 30% tax

@Markie *****

I don’t think no difference at all, always you must exit the country on the same passport you entered on

@SJ ******

probably not if he entered thailand on his Aus passport

@Jim *******

so what you’re effectively saying is that anyone with funds brought into thailand regardless of whether they have stayed in thailand for less than 180 days in the tax year will be required to file a tax return ?

@Jim *******

yes tax on bank interest made I’d imagine ? I don’t know the ins and outs of that, I’ve no probs with tax on interest in a Thai bank account, but was referring to the tax on the money brought into the country, as in my situation been here 16 years but always stay less than 180 days per year due to my work commitments, and always follow the rule of not bringing in funds earned in same year just to be sure.