@Peter *********

they are also a pretty darn good airline

@Christopher ************

I'm far from an expert and I am from the USA so I guess that's why I'm not worried. I would at least stay 179 days a year here and the rest somewhere else if I was really concerned about taxation if you have a tie wife and you really love the place that's all. I understand everyone does what's best for themselves and it's a shame though because Thailand is really a nice place especially the people politics is politics everywhere in the world and it sucks but the friendliness of the people here is real!!!

@John *********

well if you don't come back you're going to miss the wonderful Thai people cost of living here still pretty good and all countries that have a double taxation treaty with Thailand you don't need to worry so do your own homework but I love it here and never plan to leave.

@Jamie ******

OH

Chappie Tv

@Jonathan ********

you know what I will give it a try and I appreciate the answer and I don't hold you to anything I just hope that it's as good as it sounds!! It's nice seeing expats help each other over here I truly appreciate it!!!

@Jonathan ********

I have USAA as well. So can you do that online without talking to anyone and aren't there any charges on the Thailand side of banking?

@Steve ****

That's very interesting so you can wire from the Charles Schwab account to a thae account?

@Tara *******

Yes you can't win but I have been using XE lately versus wise when I transfer a large amount.

I didn't see one good idea yet but it's the costs to live here. The second year however you can take the money out of the bank if you sent at least 40,000 baht per month from an overseas bank account to your Thai bank account which shows you have enough money for living expenses. Many embassies will verify your income however our worthless Embassy hasn't seem to want to help out. I have lived overseas for 35 years and the American services at the embassy are a joke.