@Ken **********

John is saying more than that. We have always become tax residents at 180 days. It just didn’t matter to me and others because we could always claim that the money remitted was acquired the year previously. Even so, I guess technically, we were obligated to file a return with that reporting and claim. Thailand being what it is, I didn’t think about it and I don’t fear anyone is going to go back and look. This year seems different so I will go ahead and file even though I am here on an LTR visa.

I’ve never been bothered by the air quality in Bangkok or here in Sisaket province. The AQI in these places is often half the AQI in northern Thailand. So not as nice as the coastal regions but not really a problem unless you are particularly sensitive about it.

@John *********

Fine. I’ve been retired here 7 years and this year is the first time to hear this mainly because no one was discussing taxes before and I have never earned income in Thailand. I will do it this time with the aid of a tax firm.

Like many have said, it depends. Another aspect to this question is, even if you will not have to pay taxes will you still have to file tax return?

I would apply for the visa yourself either in your home country or in Thailand. From what I hear, opening a bank account has been increasingly difficult. You might want to look for an agent just to open the bank account which is a one time thing. After that you would be free of the agent.

I opened a Bangkok Bank account in Kantharalak last month. It was easy but I had a yellow house book which might have made a difference. It took less than an hour and they were very friendly. I’ve got an American passport which usually deters banks but it wasn’t a problem for me.

The Sisaket immigration office has a reputation for being very helpful.

I have AIS on my eSIM

@Joe *****

First day in Thailand. I guess I view racism as something more substantial that skin care products.

No. Never. Been here full time for 7 years.

There are too many people who are overly sensitive and looking to complain about anything. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

This is Thailand. Sabai. Sabai. 🙏