Michael ******

they spread a little happiness around with immigration officers - if you take this route you will be trapped, it’s very difficult to legitimize you visa in subsequent years as immig know your previous application was dodgy - you would have to leave country and start all over

7 months ago

What shipping company should I use to send belongings to Phuket and how does my visa affect import regulations?

Michael *******

Visa has no relation to import of effects. If you really must bring effects, talk to a removal company like Stuttafords, and get a quote, based on what you are importing customs will assess duties payable on arrival. We brought a 20 foot container, and paid around $500 in import taxes…….as mentioned it may be better to replace stuff here.

7 months ago

What are the recommended visa agents in Hua Hin?

Michael *******

Yes smile and be patient it’s a breeze

7 months ago

What is the experience with Siam Commercial Bank's online application and English support services?

Michael *******

Very good, although currently you can’t access from two devices, I.e phone and IPad a minor inconvenience otherwise it’s excellent - over there from BKK bank which was dire

7 months ago

What is a reasonable fee for an agent to organize a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

Michael *******

If you don’t meet the financial requirements you have no choice other than to use an agent who will pay a bribe to immigration to get your application approved you will then be beholden to the agent every year

7 months ago

What are the best visa options for a family planning to send their child to school in Thailand for a couple of years?

Michael *******

Lots of choice for schools, demand has led to waiting lists in many so do your research, it will dictate where you choose to live Lighthouse is building a new campus in Rawai

7 months ago

What is a reasonable fee for an agent to organize a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa in Thailand?

Michael *******

Use an agent and you are stuck with that process every year, hard to normalize (do yourself) without leaving country , use agent for bank account and do the visa yourself

7 months ago

Do I need to deposit all 800,000 baht in cash to open a bank account in Thailand, or can I use a wire transfer?

Michael *******

@Simon *******

the funds to support your retirement visa must come from outside Thailand - or they will naturally assume you are working here or laundering cash - they can see from the code in your bank book origin of money local or foreign. No grey area here…..same applies to annual renewal they are very strict on this.

7 months ago

What changes are being proposed regarding online shopping taxation in Thailand?

Michael *******

It’s been covered in various sections of the media , caught my eye because I spent 30 years in logistics industry fighting to increase deminimus values and reducing redtape

7 months ago

What changes are being proposed regarding online shopping taxation in Thailand?

Michael *******

@Nongnuch *******

it's changing and free trade agreement does not apply to VAT so beware - it's a heads up

7 months ago