@Aaron *****

that's the only advantage that phillipines has over Thailand. Easy immigration. Just keeping paying for extensions and now the military discount is an added bonus.

But it's the law for foreigners to have their passport on them at all times 555. Better hope you don't need to change a hotel for any reason. I would have a panic attack without mine

@Johnson ***

you know some people are getting their fingers ready and putting their spelling Nazi hat on 555.

You are not treated privilege for having it. It makes no real sense. You really get nothing for the money that you couldn't just have paid for. How interest do you think your giving up by not having a real bank that gives real interest. That's a lot money over time

@William *************

if they want to skirt the rules they got to pay for it. That's not going to change in our life time.

Never said you didn't it, just said they rarely ask. Which makes me wonder why they ask you so many times. Can one can just purchase a refundable ticket, a CHEAP onward ticket and even purchase a dummies tickets as many have listed the site. It's not a big issue and for the ETA, don't hold your breath. You obviously aren't an expat loving here. Your showing all the details of a wanna be but your not.

@Johnson ***

I just returned in January, nothing new. Didn't check anything. Immigration officer we as super cool and asked if I planned on renew my visa since my expired because I left for medical reason back to the states. I post with real experience. Maybe they just don't like your looks. In 5 years only time been asked was by Japan air in Japan during COVID. No ot even Thailand has ever asked. Just like millions on here usually dont have a problem. Wonder why they single you out so much

They all can OECD, but it doesn't mean your SS or military pension will be subject to tax. Never going to happen. And you think SS would garnish for taxes because you live in Thailand. Hell NO. It's just more nonsense people are trying to stir up. Thailand isn't stupid enough to go against the treaty. Now digital nomads is what the new amendment was meant to target. As stated that is income generated in Thailand which is subject to taxes.

@Dave *********

yep, income earned inside Thailand, not military pension or SS . In has never been or not would it. Treaties are not broken nor do they plan to exit any agreement. You would see a flood of people exiting and people are trying to put fear onto people but the amendment are clear as to income generated inside Thailand like digital workers and the new law are more focused on Thais not expats. I have watch many videos from attorneys that explain it. I guarantee all my pensions are safe. If they want to force people, they hurt their people more than expats. Vietnam and phillipines and Cambodia are more than willing to pick up the slack. Never had any issues in Japan as they respect American military people. So many options. It will suck for all those Thai wifes tho.

@Phil *****

key word earned in Thailand