@Clive ********

that’s correct, I also plan to bring the 65k in using Uk income which includes state pension , this transfer will be visible to tax authorities. When I spoke to them (as I am already tax registered) they explained that when I submit my return, provided I can show evidence of tax paid in UK then this will be offset against any potential liability here. What was not clear is that UK allowances currently cover most of UK pension , so how will they treat that as UK tax paid may be lower than Thai tax due - they told me not to worry - standard Thai response 🤔😊

The first year you are free to come and go, and if you leave on the 360th day you get another year, after that you get the OA from local immig then you are required to get a re-entry before leaving

I will leave it to the moderators to clarify I had one for 6 years maybe it’s changed recently and re-entry permit is no longer required - expensive mistake if wrong…….

It’s permission to stay, had an O-A for 6 years - I had to get a re-entry permit each time I left the country or I would be screwed on return - perhaps one of the moderators can clarify before a cluster f**k happens

What’s a multiple visa ? Do you mean an OA visa with a multiple re-entry permit ?

@Jan *****************

it actually expires the Moment you leave the country without a re-entry permit….as some have discovered to their cost

@Marty ********

re OA - surely it expires if you leave without a re-entry permit ?

We‘re going back 15 years , they couldn’t find my Esta and almost got bumped, a phone call or two sorted it

The airline has a responsibility to check, depends on destination and type of ticket, they have a flag on their system - otherwise they are responsible for covering cost of return if entry is refused - I also used to travel extensively and got challenged numerous times especially going to Australia…… being refused boarding is not pleasant

@Andy *********

facts ? the fact is is if we are resident (in Thailand for +180 days) we are obliged to register for tax and submit a return - to suggest that it will just go away is not great advice IMHO i have learned not to f##k with the tax man, and that comes from living in 9 different countries why would I treat Thailand differently ?