@Alfred **********

Yes correct. Some people unfortunately think everybody is in exactly the same boat, which couldn't be further from the truth. Australian pensions are only taxable in the country in which they're paid, and although mine is tax-free in Australia, the DTA stops Thailand from taxing it

@Alfred **********

Not necessarily. Depends on the respective DTA. I bring in around 920k per year, but it's not tax assessable

@Klaus *******

My pension is not, and that's due to the Australian/Thailand DTA. You'd have to check the DTA from your own country to see if yours is assessable. It's nothing to do with type of visa

@Alfred **********

Yes. I don't know why on earth you would move 4 Million baht! I bring in about k a month for living expenses, and it all comes from pension which is not taxable in Thailand. My income from stockmarket and property investments remains solidly in Australia! 👍

@Alfred **********

Aha. Ok, that makes sense

How did you have such a huge tax bill? I paid zero for 2024

Better off to transfer the money yourself from your UK bank. Keep control. If one monthly payment is late, you have to start the whole process again. Same applies if one payment in 64,900 baht through currency fluctuations. It won't count

@Martin ********

Unlikely. It'll hold up the queue. I'd say you'll be directed to a safe space with internet access where you can do it, without inconveniencing those who have done it

@Cris *****

Visa agents in Thailand charge expats + baht! Now THAT'S a scam!

@John *********

Yes. The more they do, the better the chances. My lady has had 3 X Australia, 3 X UK, and 2 X Schengen (via Germany and Switzerland) in the last eight years. The last was for Australia, approved in three days. Next year is the big test for the US! She has worked for the same employer for 18 years, has a baht salary, a very healthy bank balance. I think she's "low risk"