@Martin ****

I know exactly what's going on. There was a minor reinterpretation in tax law (Paw 161/2566) ) https://www.rd.go.th/fileadmin/user_upload/kormor/newlaw/dn161A.pdf

It's a minor change. Many people, especially retires were likely already responsible to pay tax under the law in previous years.

As most people in the groups come from counties that have tax treaties with Thailand, those apply the same.

I did pull up the neatherlands treaty, it's actually the most unique one I have seen. As a quick glance it doesn't have a competing residency clause.

@Martin ****

you will want to reference Germany Thailand tax treaty (I assuming you are German). That treaty is a bit more weighted to Germany than others. If you are consider a tax residenct of Germany and you have permanent home there with closer economic ties, then it does give you a skategoat from being a Thai tax resident.

Most treaties are not so lienent though, and I'd you don't have a permanent home there, then you would be still need to pay tax in Thailand. See the treaty that applies to you for more information.

@Martin *****

they hide it in a new spot every month, it's like a game... No joke!

Currently, top right of the app home screen the wallet button, then scrow down a bit to "bill payment"

I use lazada to pay mea bill.. Easy, use foreign credit card. It was free for a long time, but now charges a 5b service charge.

Check with some agents, they can potential get one without meeting the actual requirements.

@Anton *******

if you do formal learning, like at university, then you can get 1 year visa.... Most Thai schools do not offer formal learning, that is why you have to get regularly extention. Set that as your expectation going forward getting a visa for learning Thai. You can look at university programs studying Thai if you want a formal learning.

@Anton *******

just for thought, its a well written review. The visa fee and extention costs are very normal, but you make it sound like a scam. Very 60 days extention for informal learning and immigration charges. It's also typical to charge for visa assistance, they have to prepare many documents and submit to MOE. That's a cost to the school not included in course work. It is sad that they took 60 days to get you your books though.

With Thai insurance, it's typically excluded for every. AXA international plan does come with some limited benefits for preexisting with waiting period. However, certain policies can be negotiated to be included for additional premiums, talking to an agent is probably good. You can probably find a few in this group, most expats recommend AA Insurance brokers, but best to check around too.

Renewed from 2 to 5 year a few months ago and never did any online thing. Only showed up and did the eye and reaction type tests.

MMR, TDAP at the very least for the safety of you and others would be highly recommended. Hepatitis is also smart. As far as travel based recommendations, typhoid would be at the top of the list.