The MFA is in Bangkok....

This is just about CRS compliance by the Thai banks and financial institutions. Not really news just banks starting to comply with CRS regulations. Everyone with a Thai bank account will be required to provide the requested information.

That entirely depends on your nationality.

@Marty ********

not true, money bought into Thailand prior to 2024 was always taxable depending on the source of those funds. Money brought into Thailand after 2024 is only taxable if you meet certain qualifying criteria. Taxation or otherwise is always based on unique personal situations.

It’s always been the case that once tax resident you are subject to Thai tax law. Pensions are assessable income unless exempted by a DTA and subject to Thai tax law. Nothing new.

In country retirement visa 3 months 2000 baht. 1 year extension of your 3 month retirement visa 1900 baht. Ignore lawyers and agents, get some research in and do it yourself.

@George ******

I have told you what the legal requirements are for a visa exempt entry. What you choose to do with that info is up to you.

Why would someone pay for a process that is free?

Simply exit and re-enter and present your visa.

@Kf *******

so you can’t back up your statement with any facts but insist your correct? Your assumption of the DTV visa cost is just that, an assumption, not a fact. Your guessing and I prove it by stating there in no official announcement regarding requirements or costs of an in country extension for the DTV. Technically the very earliest someone could apply for the in country extension is 27th Nov. We shall have to wait and see what the actual cost and requirements are.