Sam ********

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QUESTIONS

Can I use the same bank statement for proof of residential address in my DTV UK application?

2 comments

3 months ago

Can I obtain a Thai visa in London with only a portfolio of work and no company registration?

28 comments

2 months ago

COMMENTS

Why was my Soft Power DTV visa application rejected at the Taipei embassy for a 2-week cookery course?

Sam *********

why would they give a 5 year visa for a 2 week cooking class that can be taken using a visa exampt?! i think at some stage they will change it so any soft power activity should be 3+ months and will require proof of a repeat for each new entry.

17 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

im able to bring in from an overseas savings account to the amount showing on december 2023 so think this part is clear

19 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@John *********

yes, agreed. any stocks sold would likely have some CG included and would need to be declared but the thai income tax would only be on the CG. so 10k held prior to 2024, sold for 15k in 2025 would mean tax on 5k, rather than the full 15k. happy with that.

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

ok, i guess if you can live on 70k and take a few trips it is ok, but many live on a lot more, and you don't need to take the suitcase comment so literally ;)

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

ok, thanks. so no liability then 100% fine on 0. so if your sure of no liability then no issues i guess?

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@John *********

ok, so only if you have assesible income. sems a lot here think you must submit as soon as you are tax resident even with zero assesible income. id agree only if have something that is assesible. so sending pre 2024 cash or stock without gains would not be assesible and so no return needed.

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@Roberto ********

you think they are going to return home to cash out thier pensions and bring it back in a suitcase?

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@Sefton *******

"If you live in Thailand for more than 180 days, you must file a tax return." just wanted your view on if this correct from the comment below? i thought only if you have assesible income to declare.

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@John *********

ok, are you confident with this one? would make a huge difference for many with a stock portfolio prior to 2024! tax free for as long as it lasts. i know CGT in the uk for example is just the gains, but obviously thailand does things differently.

20 days ago

What are the tax obligations for expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days?

Sam *********

@John *********

i know that capital gains post 2024 would be liable when remitted, but whar if say december 2023 i had stocks worth 10k. now they are 15k and i sell in the uk and remit all. is the 5k capital gains taxed or the full 15k?

20 days ago