@Chet ******

This was a long time ago, 2017, but I went to a nearby UPS store for my criminal record. They took my fingerprints and and sent them to, I think, a California law enforcement agency. I got a record sent to me at my home address in a week. It satisfied the Thai LA consulate for my OA visa.

@Adam ********

I got my Thai drivers license and motorbike license in Bang Chak, Bangkok using my California license. No written test. No driving test. No international driving permit. At the time I just walked in. Now you need to make an appointment.

Same, I applied for the pensioner LTR through the BOI website while inside Thailand. There was no request for a background check.

If you use the fast track lane then they are pretty likely to have seen an LTR visa before. I’ve only done it twice but never had a problem. Do point it out and say LTR anyway and check the stamp before you walk away.

@Pete ******

Which is why he asked about tax advisors.

I used American International Tax Advisors for my 2024 taxes. You can get a 30 minute free consultation to assess your tax liability.

@Jim *******

My credit union doesn’t do wire transfers. My BofA bank doesn’t charge for international wire transfers but I’m sure everyone gets their cut during the currency exchange.

Yes, I can believe that. Veterans benefit are a whole separate topic I know nothing about.

@Andrew *******

In my case I am not paying Thai taxes because I am on a pensioner LTR. My only question was whether I still had to send in a tax form even though I wouldn’t owe any taxes. US citizens have to file a tax return whether they owe taxes or not. I don’t really know about the US government on this but California sent me an inquiry last year for not filing taxes since 2019.

@Max ************

Most of my income is from non-federal pensions so it was an open question for me for my 2014 taxes. Everyone’s income and tax situation is different. Either seek professional help or not.