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What are the tax implications for staying in Thailand for 6 months or more?

Michael ******

The new tax rules are in place now 2024 (1st January 31st December) apparently so people who stay longer than six months must declare all foreign sourced income.

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What are the tax implications for staying in Thailand for 6 months or more?

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You need to see an accountant in Pattaya, they seem to be clued up on this question, as no ferang in pattaya has actually gone through the new tax arrangements for foreign sourced income.

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Where can I find affordable travel insurance for a 120-day trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos with a history of medical issues?

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If you've had medical issues in the past and tell any health insurance company expect to pay top dollar.

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How can I safely manage a bank account in Thailand if it's under my girlfriend's name?

Michael ******

Just get your own by useing an agent around 4000baht

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What are the cheapest ways to transfer large sums of money to a Thai bank account?

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Wise

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Do tourists need to carry 20,000 THB in cash when entering Thailand, or can a credit card suffice?

Michael ******

I have entered Thailand 🇹🇭 40 times or more and never been asked for proof of funds.

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How much can I expect to pay for electricity and water in a small condo in Thailand, particularly when using air conditioning?

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@Robert **********

lt needed refurbishment, so total was 5 million baht give or take a few thousand baht.

Now value is 6 million.

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How much can I expect to pay for electricity and water in a small condo in Thailand, particularly when using air conditioning?

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From a condo owner, depends how much aircon you use, and condo Size of course, for instance l hardly use aircon maby accasionaly at nite in my two bedroom large condo around 1200 to 1500bahy per month.

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What are the challenges and advice for investing 200,000 THB in a hostel in Thailand?

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Mite get three motorbikes 🏍 for that money 💰to rent out.

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Is it okay to leave Thailand on the day after my 60-day visa expires?

Michael ******

Not according to thai immigration, but that was 10 years ago.

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