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David *******
You need to give more information. If you don’t already have a Non O visa, if you don’t already have a bank account, if you don’t have 800k to put in a bank account then 55k isn’t unheard of now due to the crackdown on bank accounts. Otherwise, it’s far too much.
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Yes. Next time you come brung your home country photo licence and also an IDP. You can then get a Thai licence without a driving test. Initially for 2 years then 5 years each time.
David *******
It makes no difference when entering the country. Don’t worry. It only matters if you go to immigration for an extension or 90-day report. Get the landlord to submit a TM30 when you arrive this time and you’re ok.
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@Arnold *********
There has been absolutely no change in the tax situation of 99.9% of retirees in Thailand. All the fuss and nonsense has largely been drummed up by sites desperate for clicks and ‘advisors’ hoping to make money.
David *******
You don’t need to worry about tax. The entire fuss has been about nothing. They have zero interest in taxing retirees
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@Angie *********
For comparison, if you have the money in the bank and get bank statements etc yourself then in Pattaya it would cost just over
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baht for the initial visa conversion from a Tourist plus first extension (so 15 months) then 8000 for each subsequent extension of stay, plus extra if you want a re-entry permit.
David *******
At the moment it looks impossible. very recent crackdown has meant agents can’t do it at the moment either. Even if you get a Non O else there’s no guarantee you’ll get an account as it’s not classe as a long term visa.
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@Nelly *****
I meant cash in a Thai account. There’s no issue getting a visa with the cash it’s on,y the bank ‘dodge‘ that isn’t possible at the moment. However, these things usually settle down given time.
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Any Notary or Solicitor will do it for a fee.