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QUESTIONS

Are UK government pensions assessable income in Thailand under the Dual Taxation Agreement?
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a year ago
What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand, specifically at Bangkok Bank Jomtien branch?
72 comments
2 years ago
What are the requirements for extending a DTV visa stamp in Thailand?
59 comments
a year ago
What are the dress code requirements for submitting a visa application at Jomtien Immigration Office?
109 comments
3 months ago
What are the financial requirements for a marriage visa extension in Thailand if I have foreign sourced income?
14 comments
2 months ago

COMMENTS

Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
Pete *******
@Andy ******
 but you will pay the higher rate which may mean additional tax on money already taxed.
5 months ago
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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
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@Karl **************
 sliding scale, from 0-35%.
5 months ago
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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
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@Karl **************
 no it won’t. Any assessable income remitted whilst tax resident may be subject to a tax liability.
5 months ago
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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
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@Alan **********
 you won’t pay twice but you will pay the higher rate which may mean you pay additional tax on already taxed income.
5 months ago
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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
Pete *******
Possible
5 months ago
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Is it necessary to have a Thai bank account for a retirement visa in Thailand, or can I keep my funds offshore?
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@Craig ***********
 that is in fact correct, your military pension is exempt from Thai tax.
5 months ago
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Will Emirates allow boarding without an onward flight for a Non-Immigrant O visa?
Pete *******
No problem opening a bank account as soon as you land with a Non O, Thai phone number and long term lease.
5 months ago
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Will Emirates allow boarding without an onward flight for a Non-Immigrant O visa?
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You can not start your extension of stay straight away as soon as you land. Immigration will not accept early applications. Depending on where you are staying you can apply for the extension either 45 or 30 days before your Non O expires.
5 months ago
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Can I apply for a pension visa in Thailand as a 50-year-old Russian national?
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@Nigel *************
 if you meet the financials can be done yourself. If you need a bank account can be done through agent for Non O visas.
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Can I apply for a pension visa in Thailand as a 50-year-old Russian national?
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@Nigel *************
 it certainly can be done in Pattaya.
5 months ago
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