@Chuck ********

immi will ask you TM30

@Rj *****

immigration advised have to do TM30 every time returned to the country, even your own home address

yes but instead you need to do TM30

you probably know all the

pros including cheaper living cost (depend on regions)

housing, friendly people,

and culture. Air quality,

floods, public road safety

and pavement conditions

need improvement (just

look up internet for details).

Air quality can be checked

real time downloading

some apps. For long

stayers, there are some

reporting requirements

such as 90days report on

residence, which is not very

convenient. Starting this

year, new tax on remitted

income earned abroad.

not sure about tax impication under new tax law effective this year, if use the income method or more monthly remittance

why so concerned about air quality?

558 thai stat

@Todd ********

i am not sure about phillipines law and order but its air quality most likely better being an island state surrounded by sea. Pattaya air quality should be better than bangkok and chiangmai. but curiously bangkok suffered from smog often recently. Southern thailand regions like phuket much better in air quality but expensive living cost…

i see, you have found a gem!

any reason not to retire in phillipines? seems less hassles like TM30, 90 DAY REPORT, and annual visa extension or work restriction?

@Elisa *********

thonglor is the prime or best location in bangkok, maybe you bought some decades ago?