@Jesper ******

which BB branch do you use.

I do hope this doesn’t apply to all BB branches as I will be be needing a letter soon. I did visit my branch last week to show some paperwork they requested. The manager assured me my account is in order and the 12 months statement and bank letter will be issued. Fingers crossed.

@Peter ******

now that’s something that makes sense to me, at least it gives you a buffer should you have problems with your other Banks at a later date.

David Hayes so did you have to agree and sign that your account be frozen for four months and you will not make any withdrawals during that time. Did you have the money in your account long before requesting the letter.

@Pat *******

I think you’re referring to Bangkok Bank insisting the money is deposited in your account for four months before they issue a letter. I’ve had that money in the account for two years. You’re wrong to say the visa takes four months to be issued.

@Henrik **********

the money has been in the account for two years, I’m assuming I won’t have a problem getting the letter.

@Tod ********

many thanks for your detailed reply Tod.

@Jeff ******

he won’t help you.

@Jeff ******

as I said, no point guessing how things will turn out, it just causes unnecessary confusion and anxiety for many ex pats. As you say, you have a ROUGH idea of what it would mean to you, but obviously not 100% sure. I think we’ve all got some idea on how it will impact us as individuals, we’re just waiting for confirmation of the finer details to enable us to plan for future tax liabilities if any. I for one don’t want to have a ROUGH idea how it will effect me, I want to be 100% sure of my tax liabilities if any. As per my original comment, one of my biggest concerns at the moment is how the Thai tax office will treat us UK citizens who don’t receive their P60s until April. Your Guess as to how they will implement this is just that, a GUESS. For me there are far too many people making GUESSES as how the new system will or will not be implemented.

@Jeff ******

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Like everyone else I have no idea how the Thai tax office will treat this situation. Like you say it’s your GUESS they will link it to to our extension approval. Many will disagree with your GUESS. We will just have to wait and see how things pan out and act accordingly. I don’t see any mileage in GUESSING what the outcome may be, it just causes unnecessary confusion and anxiety.