@Jackie *****

you do realize standard exemptions doubled this year. You lose mortgage interest deduction also. Also business deductions, health care cost deductions have changed.

Don't assume the rules are the same as 2017. Huge differences occurred in the past year. Also as a US citizen you don't have to "prove" income but instead can just swear to it at the consulate/embassy and fill out the appropriate forms.

Call your tax accountant or see if you can get a 2018 schedule before assuming you need to withdraw savings or you will take a bigger hit if you do.

Duuuhhh! I knew that he system only works on 10. Apologies, somehow the fact you were using 11 escaped me.

@Martin **********

as I said unaware of UK restrictions. In the US it's $40,000.

Don't know about UK but many Western countries have limits on how much cash you can physically take out of the country. You can electronically transfer whatever you want but cash is a different thing. Money laundering, narco-trafficking are reasons for cash restrictions.

On line is hinky at best, crap at worst. Try again later and when your patience runs out go visit immigration.

TIT.

@Dan *****

airport on day you leave is easiest. You will need a passport size photo. The Thai website should have the form you fill out. That form (2 copies) passport photo, and 2 copies of your passport info page and your visa will get you thru the line faster. Add an hour to your arrival @ airport time. 3 hours instead of 2.

Good luck. This turns out badly for the non Thai most of the time.

It is because the website requires a version of explorer that is so old you may need a floppy disc. I mean the REAL floppy disc. 5 inch diameter? Soft black plastic? Am I alone in remembering them?

Thanks to EVERYONE this has been very informative and helpful.