Just tell them you have tooth ache, seems to work.

probably not, the bank statements seem to be the area where they are cracking down. You can give your mate his money back.

won't they accept Italian docs at the Thai embassy/consulate in Italy?

@Christopher ************

BTW, remember they have not been clear on what documents they will entertain for defining capital and capital gain.

@Christopher ************

usd500k

@Christopher ************

I would love to read the article you mention, do you have a link? I agree it would be the final straw. I agree they will loose out in the short term maybe medium term. Thailand is not doing what other countries are already doing. For me, next year I will be non-resident as I will have a large capital gain, If I become resident again it would be with the LTR. I am in no rush with my plans. Like everyone else I will see what happens, for me that will be from a safe distant Philippines. There may be a buying opportunity next year with panic selling of Condos. BTW there is a plan to tank the Baht to 48 to the dollar and increase vat to 10%. Enjoy the ride.

@Christopher ************

if u are resident for 180 days you are tax resident regardless of nationality. UK taxes residents on global income.12/law-to-tax-income-from-overseas-in-the-works

@Christopher ************

its won't be illegal if they pass the draft bill.

Anonymous participant you should have added: sick buffalo and lazy in-laws. GF or wife are liabilities.

@Andy ***********

you have to satisfy the test and currently we do not know how they will police this or any other request for exemption. Many of these will end up in court because they are ambiguous and difficult to claim.