This question often arises, and many advise not to pursue it. I visited the local tax office as I hold stocks and shares in the UK. I informed Hargreaves Lansdown that I was now residing in Thailand and was told that until I obtained a Thai tax ID (TIN), I could not take any action with my funds. While I could sell my assets, I was unable to transfer the proceeds out of the account. Obtaining the TIN was straightforward, and once I provided the number to my broker, Hargreaves Lansdown, everything was resolved.

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I done my driving licence in Roi-Et a few months ago and I had shorts on as did 95% of the local people but that's Roi-Et issan others maybe different. On a different subject but with shorts in the subject, when I got married western style my friend came to my wedding from the UK he asked what do I need to wear I said smart casual, I said the Thai men will wear what ever shorts and t-shirts they have, he couldn't believe it when he came and yes the ladies look lovely in the best dresses and the men in their shorts and t-shirts.

Miyamoto Musashi If I transfer money from the UK via Wise it now always takes a day or more, we're Krungsri is within 10 seconds. Some people have said on FB chat that Bangkok bank has closed their account, I've never had a problem apart from Wise.

Don't use Bangkok bank as Allan said Krungsri bank is good I have both.

I think this what I had and the lady said wait as there could be lots trying to get on it, also she said if you've installed it on phone or PC delete and try again

Keith Nigel Fox What about when you come up to 1 year on from getting a retirement visa, I've been told you need to go back and start again each year, and also been told only need to do the first visit after 90 days and then it's online even after the year is up.

John Wenman You Def right about the IDP the lady told my wife where did he get this from I told her from a online site in Phuket, she said it's not worth the paper it's on or equivalent in Thai. She said it needs to have a photo not a printed photo.

InspiringLion8038 you still need a visa of some sort

Peter Noyes I hate it if i go and buy something with a big note, i gave her 1000 for a 200b buy sorry can't change so i had to scan.