@Tod ********

1. Wouldn't I have the same problem trying to explain to Immigration that I got a new visa while still on extension as I would talking to an IO at airport arrivals? (I didn't want to cancel my old extension until I had confirmation that I was approved for the DTV since I've heard so many stories of people being denied.) If it matters, my extension was granted at Chiang Mai.

2, Even if I missed it and they stamped me in on my old extension, wouldn't my DTV still be valid for my next entry since it's multiple entry? As it happens, I expect to be out of the country when my extension expires.

The 800k baht? That's one of the reasons I wanted to switch to the DTV. It frees up 1.6 mil baht for me and my wife. We both fulfilled the obligation to keep 800k in the bank for over 6 months.

@Ja***

The international card reimburses the ATM fees?

@Angela ********

only for US residents.

@Phil *******

Filing the FBAR does NOT increase your chance of an audit. It's also a separate filing and is NOT part of your 1040.

1. You can return to your home country without a problem with as little as 1 day remaining on your passport validity.

2. If you plan on renewing your Thai visa, you probably want to get a new passport first.

3. No one wears ties in Thailand. Everyone retired their ties.

4. Avoiding the UK winter is irrelevant. The above applies even if you like cold wet weather or if you live in a warm dry climate.

If you're home schooling, then it's an easy choice.

Live in CM and leave when the air quality gets bad.

I think "prosecuted" is the wrong question. Has anyone on a DTV, TV, or retirement extension on an O or O-A visa, or anyone who does not have a work permit ever been "asked" for a tax return?

I have a Thai TIN but the last time I filed a thai tax return was 2008 and I've spent over 180 days a year here every year since. I'm still waiting for someone official to ask for my tax return.

Immigration was explaining to your friends that THEY need to file a TM30

Nothing to do with DAC