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What advice is available for an Australian seeking a retirement visa in Thailand after staying on a tourist visa?

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5 years ago

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Has anyone been prosecuted in Thailand for failing to register for tax purposes?

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@Elías *******

same here they wouldn't give me tin even though I'd been here more tajn 180 days and brought in 2m baht.. but tax advisor says first year lilley exempt as $ in from savings

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What is the income tax rate in Thailand and do I pay dual taxes as a Canadian expat?

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Crazy thai tax system..I can spend 10M baht but not bank it into my thai account.

Digital wallets ..can pay direct to anyone in Thailand..how would they track this.. why Dob outselves in by getting tax id?

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What are the current fees for the DTV visa across different embassies?

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Yep NZ embassy chasing

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baht or NZD2000

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What are the reasonable costs for hiring a live-in maid and gardener in Chiang Mai?

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We pay 1500 baht once a month for gardening 2 people .tree trimmed grass mowed 1 rai.. plus odd jobs

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What are the best ways to send packing boxes to Bangkok when moving to Thailand?

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yep photos.. put my guitars at mates place bought new fake Gibson online clothes too 40kg x 2 business class.. clothes very cheap..set-up house stuff not expensive.. friends all enjoyed what I gave away.. lots to throw away..

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What are the best ways to send packing boxes to Bangkok when moving to Thailand?

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thinking same but have too much stuff cheaper to give away most

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What are the best ways to send packing boxes to Bangkok when moving to Thailand?

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Can I go through Thai immigration with my Thai wife upon arrival?

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Yes I do this all the time .shorter line and great service

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What advice is available for an Australian seeking a retirement visa in Thailand after staying on a tourist visa?

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interesting opinion... I earn top 1% in aust.. and just choose to work and travel in thailand

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What advice is available for an Australian seeking a retirement visa in Thailand after staying on a tourist visa?

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yes tfr lot more than 800k bath but used most to buy land and start building house...does the bank account need to be in my name or ok in wifes name

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