@Michael ******

If you want to file a return that's your choice. You got yourself a Tax ID so you've already announced yourself. I've been here for years and never had one, and have no intention of getting one!

@Jordan *******

Yeah but let's be honest, most expats are Cheap Charlies who can't even afford the 800k for the retirement visa, and have to go scurrying to an agent to get over the line! Hardly the "millionaires" which the government is chasing! 😂

@Darren ******

Yes, and the important thing is to remain a tax resident of the country which pays the pension. Australia has a great DTA, and a very easy formula to retain tax residency, so Aussies have the control element on their side. I understand the UK DTA is pretty bad, but the USA and most European countries are pretty right. That's why I said it won't make much difference to MOST, but there'll always be the exceptions

Visa status makes no difference to tax. Depending on how much money people are bringing in, depends on whether they're assessed or not. Expat retirees generally only bring in pension, so they won't be paying any tax, and in all likelihood won't have to file a tax return

@Michael ******

I've never kept savings in Thailand as I use the 65k per month method, so never got interest, never paid tax. And still won't be paying tax in the future

@Peter ********

I agree. Thailand is strapped for cash. I can't see them spending thousands to recover hundreds!

@Jarek ***********

If a foreigner is stupid enough to buy property in Thailand they deserve everything's that comes their way. Pensions are protected by DTAs. Won't make any difference to most

@Jarek ***********

You really believe they're going after a few thousand expats when there's 25 million Thais that don't file a tax return? 😆😆😆

@Euan *******

Sorry - my bad. I meant to say 90 days as the maximum with an eVisa. Apologies to

@Michael *******

also

@Sue *********

Depends on the bank/branch. Mine wanted to see long term lease, not CoR