@Brandon ***********

I heard you couldn't even mow your own lawn or cut your hedge, legally. Nor presumably wash your own windows? Is that true?

@Randy *****

Thailand drives on the LEFT, Like Japan, Australia, New Zealand and UK.

There are some beautiful spots to stop at along that route found the gulf coast. You could take a few days over it, since you have time. But I guess most would fly, be there in an hour and it costs much less than driving, especially with a couple of hotel nights along the way. Oh and don't listen to those who warn you against driving, so long as you have International Driving Permit

Don't confuse this with the issue of becoming a tax resident. Tax resident status is assumed and automatic once you have been here 180 days in any calendar year. You can get visa-free or tourist visas several times to stay longer than that legally

@Keith ***********

I can't answer that, Keith. I asked about it in Jomtien, Chonburi and they said I had to have affidavit from my embassy. I explained the UK will not provide that document. She said then I need 800k, or ... shrugged her shoulders. Which IO do you deal with?

@Ian *********

But again, each IO interprets the mixed method, and the evidence required, differently

Every calendar month, 12 consecutive months before you apply, must have 65k or more. I've heard some IO want to see it in one transaction. I've also heard every transaction must be labelled on your bank statement as an international transfer. And I've been told you can only do monthly transfer method if your embassy in Thailand provides an affidavit confirming the amount of your income (many have stopped offering this service!). I can only join others in saying you should go to the IO now and ask EXACTLY what evidence you need to show. If there's a problem, you have time to have a Plan B.

@Kool ******

Great answer Kool

@Cliff ********

People who complain about taxes are basically narcissists

@David ******

Yes important point from Russell, some condos set their own rates for electric and water and it can be very expensive. You want somewhere with it's own meter, charged at the power supplier's standard rates