@Matthew ********

Yes we can do it ourselves but it's pointless when you're travelling within the country and returning to the same address over and over for 16 years.House book has nothing to do with the insane repetition

Always some confusion about travelling within Thailand and returning to your previous address no need to do another TM 30.In our case 16 years at the same home we own.Different officers , different answers

@Damien *******

Yes taking on a moderator is a blow to an ego that won't be tolerated which is why a reply of mine is pending ie will be deleted 😕

@Gordon ***********

Bit different in Bangkok if you compare numbers of people using Immigration,always wondered why they don't open more offices.Used to write off my only day off 20 years ago travelling across the city and joining the queue.

is the best teaching site in Thailand. Very helpful to me 20 + years ago

There's loads of videos on you tube if you simply search "Paying Tax in Thailand" becomes in play January 1 2025.No need for panic although there is an existing law it may well be "reviewed" due to backlash from Expats and unsurprisingly many Thais who benefit from our existence,paying rent etc.Take note of available deductibles,Age,married to a Thai,quite a list

@Allan *******

Always been the same in my 22 years here Immigration offices throughout the country act independently. It was one of the resorts owners who told me about the crackdown.Same with banks and opening an account,must be very confusing for recent arrivals.

@Allan *******

3 times staying in Hua Hin over the last year Resorts insisted on my passport.Apparently they had visits from Immigration informing this was now compulsory in HH.Of course it varies to where you stay.

@Bob *********

No fee but its a long time standard procedure for staff to be "encouraged" to sell product and that fact is from my long time Manager.

@Angelo **********

True but it does go on.My bank guy,I've known for 15 years, when I asked him about people having a problem opening an account and using an agent his remark was "Money talks" he never said it didn't happen.Nothing surprises me over the 20 years I've been here.I would suggest the agent "accompanies" the person wanting an account,similar to people using agents getting visas at Immigration