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Pete *******
Visa exempt entries require an exit ticket but whether you will be asked to show it is another matter.
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Get the 90 day Non O based on retirement from your home country embassy instead of the 60 day tourist visa. Then, once in country, you only have to worry about applying for the 12 month extension of stay.
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They have these new fangled things called computers, they are able to track your movements without physical stamps.
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Contact AA Insurance, they have offices in all the main areas.
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@Sue *********
the 90 day validity period of the IDP is an urban myth. The IDP is valid until it’s expiry date.
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@Simon ******
One Stop Visa & Driving License can still open accounts as can several other agents.
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@Andy ******
yes the UK state pension is taxable on remittance to Thailand. As it is below the standard UK tax threshold you do not have any tax credit against a Thai tax liability meaning once you remit above Thai tax thresholds it will be subject to Thai taxation.
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@Simon ******
still possible to open an account with an agent in Pattaya as long as you are applying for a Non Immigrant visa.
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@Andy ******
UK pensions means what exactly? All pensions are taxed on remittance to Thailand unless specifically exempted through a DTA. In the case of the UK only civil service pensions can be remitted tax free, all other types are taxed.