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Are expats on a retirement visa required to pay taxes in Thailand?

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Concerning Thailand, tax residency is defined solely by the total number of days a visitor is staying in Thailand per year. If living less than 180 days, he/she is not a Thai tax resident.

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Do Thai citizens need a passport to travel to Malaysia?

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No passport needed for German nationals to enter France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Tschechia, to name a few.

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Do Thai citizens need a passport to travel to Malaysia?

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Robert McBrain No, this is an incorrect statement.

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Can I exchange old £20 notes featuring the Queen in Thailand?

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@Nigel ********

Really?

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What are the eligibility requirements for the LTR visa in Thailand, and is the Elite visa a viable alternative for someone who doesn't meet them?

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Baht

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Do you need to pay 20,000 THB for insurance when opening a bank account in Thailand?

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No, and I was never forced to sign an Insurance contract.

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What are the consequences of multiple border runs and how can one stay longer in Thailand?

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Passengers with a valid visa don't have to show a return ticket at checkin.

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What advice can you give for driving a car from Italy to Thailand, including customs and import regulations?

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You can also buy Toyota cars in Germany.

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How can I obtain an address certificate in Bangkok with a tourist visa?

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@Richard ********

Even if married, you never will be listed in blue house book (called "tabian baan" by the way ทะเบียนบ้าน). Instead you will be listed in the yellow house book only.

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What steps can I take to recover my investment from a duplicitous Thai business partner?

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@Kees *********

"your money" is correct here

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