@Mark *******

I filed on line , don‘t want issues down the road too much at stake with property and family here…..

That’s correct, I remit 65k a month from my pensions, which takes care of my retirement visa, I dont touch pre 2024 investments……..as that income has already been taxed in the UK it’s a credit against any Thai tax payable, which after allowances is 25k so impact is zero…….but I file a return to stay tax compliant here, don’t want to get bitten down the line…….which is a personal choice

Correct, I have to file a return before they determine that the DTA entitles me to a refund (due to diff tax years- UK is Apr to Apr) they emphasized that income pre 2024 is not taxable, which was also my understanding……so I declare my 65k a month and it’s tax free under the DTA. No sense in pissing off the taxman……….

Yearly with 65k a month after your first renewal

Tourists by definition spend 2-3 weeks here, as I did for many years with my family, before my wife and I took the decision to retire here, 7 years ago, on the correct retirement visa. What we are now seeing in many areas, is uncontrolled migration through abuse of the visa system and Thai hospitality, some areas are now no go zones due to uncontrolled visa abuse anti social behavior and criminality that invariably follows. It’s driven a property price bubble, which won’t end well and damage to the environment and oceans, not sustainable.

@Wayne ********

not guaranteed agent will highlight risk of rejection before you set off though which has its benefits.

@Steve ******

or otherwise, at least you will know before getting to the border agent will know if risk of rejection is high

Sorry , I defer to you wider knowledge of Thailand, its culture and immigration laws. I will stick to my experience over 47 years of visiting, since 1978 , and past 7 years of retirement with my non Thai wife and our two rescue dogs who probably talk more sense than you - enjoy your day 🐶🐶

@James *******

Best way for average Joe to keep his nose clean is obtain correct visa, contributing to the Isaac economy, I get….but we don’t pay taxes, and income earned remains under the radar - tourists contribute huge amounts to the Thai economy as they spend on accom, transport and restaurants….average Joe doesnt, he might pay rent for a room and motorbike……

Basically the same as if you pull this stunt in US, UK Europe, Singapore to name but a few, obtain correct visa and enjoy your stay.