You mean open a bank account, put in 800k, request a bank letter, and withdraw the money immediately?

@Eamonn ******

I live in Thailand for around eight months of the year (240 days) and yet I am not a Thai Tax Resident. Do not listen to the fear-mongers, they have no idea

@Peter *********

180 days is a starting point. That's when the DTA comes into play. The DTA determines actual tax residency. Period

@Daniel ******

British passport holders NEVER got a VOA

@Christer ****

The DTV was also created for those undertaking cooking classes and getting dental treatment

@Christer ****

I do care about rules and regulations which is why I've studied the tax code and relative DTA and know for a fact that 180 days in Thailand does not affect tourists (which is what DTV holders are) if they retain tax residency in their home country. This is vital for people partaking in the discussion to know. Other people bring nothing but fearmongering to the table because they get some kind of satisfaction from it

@Christer ****

You introduced tax into the discussion which was totally unnecessary, so I thought I'd expand

@Marc *******

True, but then the DTA kicks in, which can rule tax residency in another country

@Christer ****

No big deal for someone who still retains tax residency in their home country

@Cris *****

It does, but there's ambiguities with some part which refer to "tax credits" - I eliminate these by registering as an Australian Tax Resident which means I don't even have to submit a tax return in Thailand