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What are the tax implications of a retirement visa versus a marriage visa for expats in Thailand?

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I agree, but there are two drawbacks to the retirement visa that I can think of: you cannot get a worker’s permit & you cannot accumulate time toward citizenship, if you’re so inclined to either.

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Are residency certificates in Thailand specific to certain tasks, such as opening a bank account or getting a driver's license?

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I got a yellow book early on, within six months of moving to Thailand in 2004. I never had a problem after that. And what’s a pink ID card?

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How do I open a bank account and deposit 400,000 baht for a marriage visa application in Thailand?

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Do you have any friends who regular Thai see as higher cast? Such as a policeman or teacher? When I opened my first Bangkok Bank account in early 2004, I was on a 60-day tourist visa. A Thai friend of mine, a pilot with Thai International, came with me, & spoke directly to the bank manager. Perhaps a half hour later, I had my bank book.

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Can I use Google Voice for 2-Factor Authentication while living in Thailand?

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A couple of years ago, my family & I thought we’d be returning to the LoS. So we bought two new iPhones & subsequently got them unlocked so we could replace the sims after the move. iPhones typically cost two to three times more in Thailand than in the U.S.

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Why is it difficult to open a bank account in Thailand with a 90-day Non-O visa?

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@Incognia *********

That’s ridiculous, Incognia. No one stores proof of news they read in the papers. Besides, even if your very immature remarks were true, KB would never file charges, because it is a matter of public record how they’ve let down customers in this situation in the past.

So, do us all right & keep your BS to yourself!

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What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@Ronnie ********

Interesting. I emailed the New York office in 2022, & they confirmed they could no longer do this due to some change in U.S. banking regulations. Being able to do a domestic transfer from my USAA account monthly made things so easy when I lived in the LoS. Now, if they've started doing this again, it would be wonderful.

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What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@Steve *********

Thanks, Steve. Is the 65k baht/month still an option for retirement visa?

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Why is it difficult to open a bank account in Thailand with a 90-day Non-O visa?

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@Darren *********

No worries.

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What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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Does Thai immigration accept Wise transfers as proof of monthly income requirements?

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What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@David ***************

They stopped doing that years ago.

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