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QUESTIONS

What does the new travel tax in Thailand mean for tourists?

44 comments

10 months ago

What should retirees consider regarding the costs and documentation for long-term stays in Thailand?

23 comments

9 months ago

COMMENTS

Do you need to go to Bangkok to open a bank account in Thailand as an expat?

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Not ideal. Lots of transactions must be carried out at the branch where your account is held, so that means many trips to Bangkok. Plus any withdrawals made outside of Bangkok will cost 15 baht each

3 months ago

What are the visa options and financial requirements for marrying a Thai national and living in Thailand?

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@Wayne ********

Correct. The Pension Portability rule is covered in this video

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3 months ago

What are the visa options and financial requirements for marrying a Thai national and living in Thailand?

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You can apply either for a "married to a Thai" visa which requires 400k baht in a Thai bank account, or a "retirement" visa which requires 800k baht.

Be aware, if you're getting the Australian Pension, if you become a resident of Thailand you will lose the tax concessions, and your pension will be taxed at 30% in Australia

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3 months ago

What should I do if my NON-O visa application is still pending and I fly to Thailand soon?

Andy ************

The only thing to "worry" about is if they suddenly decide they wish to interview you! Bit difficult if you're out of the country, and you kiss goodbye to your application fee!

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Doug *******

I'm talking about retirement visas - you've gone off at a tangent. Put the pipe down man

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Mark ********

For someone who's lived around the world, you sure believe in making your life difficult! Good luck in your endeavours! 👍👍

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Doug *******

Do your research!

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Doug *******

There are three retirement visas. O, OA and OX. It seems you have a lot to learn about Thai visas!

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Mark ********

If you have a UK passport which you will use for your visa application, your police report will be from the UK. It seems you're trying hard to complicate this matter. I've lived in five different countries but when asked for police report I use Australia as that's the passport I use for visa purposes in Thailand.

3 months ago

Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand from a country other than your home country?

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@Doug *******

My eyesight must be fading. Can you show me the bit where he said non-O? Cheers!

3 months ago