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

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8 months ago

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

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7 months ago

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Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Paul **********

Not in my case as the DTA tie-breaker comes out in favour of Australian Tax Residency, although I am dual tax resident. The only money which Thailand can tax is from money I have earned in Thailand, which is zero

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Graham ******

You have a link to that change? 😂

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Paul **********

I don't know. I still retain Australian Tax Residency so my taxation affairs come under the Australian Tax Office, not Thailand Revenue

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Graham ******

Totally true. A friend of mine did it just two weeks ago. Non-O visa, be breezed in

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Wylie ******

Because people do it off a tourist visa or free entry stamp. Those who enter with a non-O have no problem. A drinking buddy of mine did it just two weeks ago. No issues at all

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Paul *******

I'm not quite sure what super has to do with anti-money laundering regulations, but I'd hazard a guess and say your Thai bank wouldn't give a stuff about your super tax!

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Paul **********

It could most certainly construed that way. A mystery bank account receiving 800,000 from an unlicensed agent, and the same 800,000 suddenly disappearing from the account a week or so later

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Paul *******

Under CRS banks have ability to exchange information, so my bank can request information from the Australian Tax Office to ensure I'm paying tax somewhere.

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Wylie ******

It's only the agency accounts which are affected. Legitimate applications for bank accounts won't be affected

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Sue *********

It'll only be a problem for those who previously used agents to forego the 800k in the Thai bank account. For others, no problem

5 months ago