Re world wide income tax It's at the forefront of the agends for 2025 onwards. Legislation currently being drafted for cabinet approval.

Keeping the 2000bht with no change given has been their mo for many years.

@Lee ********

if you will be based in pattaya i can introduce you to the manager of mitsu pattaya.

Bought a new mitsubishi (1.56m bht) 3 mths ago using bank transfers for 20k dep & balance, no probs...providing you have a thai bank acct.

Still need passport with valid visa & residency cert.

If insuring in your name through the dealership( normally free for 1st 12mths) a valid drivers licence is also reqd

@Michael *******

yes - alcohol sales ban, 24 hrs

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My GP in Aust just laughed & signed it...14 yrs ago.

I have been in thailand for 13yrs on an OA visa. I would strongly recommend an O visa as an alternative. An OA visa requires mandatory health insurance ( both in & out patient) at a level set by the gov which can be subject to yearly change...only upwards of course. The O visa has no health insurance demands but of course you can still secure a policy to suit your needs, not the government's

With non O health insurance is required for your initial tourist/ exempt visa period only...ie short term.

Following approval of your non O visa it is not mandatory for annual extensions.

@Terry *******

I've been living permanately here for 12 yrs on a OA...perhaps averaging one overseas return trip annually. I will be swapping to an O when my current visa is up for extension. I have the 800k & have had health insurance for the duration of my stay.Long before it became compulsory, currently complying with the k requirement. I plan to retain this policy as i find it offers peace of mind as I age. I am not prepared to pay for the 3m tbh plus policy as i find the amount of cover & policy cost excessive. Therfore i will be hopefully transferring to a non O.

@Terry *******

each to their own opinion...l'm not a well-heeled englishman who would be regularly returning to your homeland on multi entry visas.My initial comment was referring to retirees looking to SETTLE in thailand on a OA visa Just for your info a non O visa allows you to enjoy the benefits you enjoy without purchasing any annual health insurance.